Money Metals Exchange Podcast

Economic Conditions, Market Action Worsen after Fed Rate Hike

Precious metals markets are trying to hang tough this week despite another large rate hike by the Federal Reserve… that was at least the line as of yesterday’s close.… Keep Reading

Fears Over Rising Food Costs, Stagnant Wages Slam Markets

As rate hike fears drove heavy selling on Wall Street this week, precious metals investors are finding some silver lining amid the storm clouds. Worse than expected inflation data has put a 75 basis-point rate increase firmly back on the table. Futures m… Keep Reading

Russia to Open Global Gold Exchange; Western Sanctions Backfiring?

As Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell vows to keep fighting the high inflation he helped unleash, investors are also weighing evidence of a weakening jobs market. Gathering signs of a recession could cause the Fed to dial down future rate hikes.… Keep Reading

Biden’s Debt-Funded Spending Spree Poses Increasing Risks

Gold prices fell to test the $1,700 level on Thursday. As of this Friday recording, the monetary metal is back up above $1,700 and currently trades at $1,721 an ounce – down 1.4% for the week.… Keep Reading

Biden Pours Gasoline on the Inflation Bonfire

As central bankers from around the world gather in Jackson Hole, investors are bracing for more rate hikes to come. The Federal Reserve is poised to hike again in September to try to cool inflation. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is bent on flooding… Keep Reading

Mixed Messaging from the Fed Causing Confusion in Markets

Precious metals markets are giving up ground this week as investors react to the latest musings from the Federal Reserve. On Wednesday, the Fed released the minutes from its latest policy meeting. Officials acknowledged some of the warning signs of a wea… Keep Reading