Money Metals' Weekly Market Wrap Podcast

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Stagflation to Terrorize the Economy in 2023 Jan 06, 2023

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Gold and silver markets got off to a strong start in the first couple days of trading this year before running into some selling pressure on Thursday – only to bounce back again on Friday morning. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Gold, Silver, & Platinum Had a Good Year Dec 30, 2022

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Precious metals markets are finishing out a choppy 2022 on an up note. A strong fourth quarter is pushing both gold and silver prices back up into positive territory for the year. Gold is up 1.1% this week to trade at $1,828 an ounce. That is now just a couple of dollars higher than where it started the year. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Geopolitical Tensions Drive Central Banks to Bolster Gold Holdings Dec 23, 2022

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Investors got some superficially good news on the economy this week. But it turned out to be bad news for markets. Equities and precious metals markets sold off on Thursday following government data showing that the economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter. GDP was revised upward to a 3.2% annual pace from July through September. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Investors Brace for the Fed's Hard Landing Dec 16, 2022

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As investors hope for a Santa Claus rally in the days ahead, the Grinch is looking to steal their holiday cheer. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell announced another interest rate hike on Wednesday – this time by half a percentage point. Although the bump up in rates was smaller than previous hikes this year, it wasn't exactly the pivot stock market bulls had wanted. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Economic Turmoil Resulting in New Sound Money Allies, Initiatives Dec 09, 2022

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Well, it was a week of generally positive action in precious metals prices, as gold and silver continue to consolidate their impressive late November gains. As of this Friday recording, the whole precious metals complex is up. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

U.S. Dollar Index Has Called the Fed's Bluff on Interest Rates Dec 02, 2022

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Precious metals markets are rallying strongly this week on dovish signals from central bankers. Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell said in a statement that the Fed would "moderate" the pace of rate hikes. Investors interpreted that term as a sign that monetary policy is moving in a more dovish direction. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Investors Aren't Buying the Fed's Hawkish Posturing Nov 18, 2022

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As warning signs for the economy mount, investors are cheering for more bad news. That's because they expect economic weakness will force the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates and eventually re-embrace loose monetary policy. One reliable indicator over the years of an upcoming recession is an inverted yield curve. An inversion occurs when short-term interest rates rise above long-term rates. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Collapse of FTX Exchange Poses Warning of Much Broader Risks Nov 11, 2022

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Investors finally got some good news this week on the inflation front. Thursday's Consumer Price Index report showing price level increases moderating somewhat sent stocks, bonds, and precious metals all soaring. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Fed Continues Tough Talk, but Gold & Silver Show Resilience Nov 04, 2022

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Precious metals investors remain cautious following the Federal Reserve's latest jumbo rate hike. On Wednesday, the Fed announced another three-quarter point bump up on interest rates. It's the sixth straight hike by central bankers and brings the Fed funds rate up to 4%. That's the highest it has been since 2008. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Biden Administration Argues Economy Is Bouncing Back Oct 28, 2022

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As investors weigh conflicting economic data and the prospects for a Fed pivot, precious metals markets are quietly basing out. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan