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August 25, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

Another BRIC in the Wall: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Aug. 25, 2023

The BRICS economic bloc announced it will add six new members, including Saudi Arabia. The growing influence of BRICS could ultimately dent Western economic power and undermine the dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the ramifications of BRICS expansion, de-dollarization, and […]

August 18, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

Is This a 2007 Redux? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Aug. 18, 2023

There is a growing consensus that the Federal Reserve can successfully slay price inflation and bring the economy to a soft landing. After all, the economy appears to be chugging along. But as Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains, there are a lot of things bubbling under the surface that should temper that optimism. […]

August 11, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

The Bill Is Coming Due! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Aug. 11, 2023

Credit cards are great until the bill comes due. And the US economy has about maxed out the plastic. The Federal Reserve incentivized borrowing and the economy is buried under trillions of dollars in debt. As Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains in this episode, the bill is about to come due. He also […]

August 4, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

You Have Questions; We Have Answers: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Aug. 4, 2023

In this special episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey answers listeners’ questions. He covers topics including the precious metals markets, investment strategies, the trajectory of the economy, the future of the US dollar, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and more.

July 28, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

What’s Next? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap July 28, 2023

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates yet again during its July meeting. So, what’s next? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the Fed meeting and the weird messaging, and then speculates about the central bank’s next move given the current economic backdrop. He also talks about a […]

July 21, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

Fissures in the Economy: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap July 21, 2023

Janet Yellen recently said she doesn’t think the US economy will slip into a recession. Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains why he doesn’t think we should put a lot of stock on Janet’s prognostications, and he goes on to point out some major fissures in the economy and financial system that are opening […]

July 14, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

There’s No Place Like Home: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap July 14, 2023

As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. And more and more countries think that’s the case when it comes to their gold. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about why many central banks and sovereign wealth funds are bringing their gold home. He also talks about gold’s […]

July 7, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

Fed People Saying Stuff: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap July 7, 2023

Despite doing nothing at the June meeting, Federal Reserve officials continue to talk tough about fighting inflation. The anticipation of another rate hike created headwinds for both stocks and gold this week. But Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey thinks something is amiss. In this episode, he talks about the disconnect between the central bankers’ […]

June 30, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

Things Happen Slowly and Then All at Once: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast June 30, 2023

There was a lot of economic data this month that seems to signal a strong economy. Does it though? Is everything really fine? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs deeper into the data and reveals a less sanguine reality. He also explains the inner workings of the spot price […]

June 23, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

All You Do to Me Is Talk Talk: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap June 23, 2023

Fed Chair Jerome Powell went to Capitol Hill this week and talked. His open-mouth operations dominated the financial news and drove gold lower. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs into Powell’s comments, reads between the lines, and points out a couple of things Powell got completely wrong. He also […]