Is the dollar in trouble? Is it doomed?

People are starting to talk about a growing trend of "de-dollarization." But what does that mean? And why does it matter? 

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek memo, host Mike Maharrey talks about de-dollarization, why it's happening, and the potential ramifications. He explains how the weaponization of the dollar has hastened de-dollarization and why even a small decline in the dollar's global reserve status could be disastrous. He also discusses how the de-dollarization trend could drive gold much higher than most people realize.

Federal Reserve monetary policy significantly impacts the economy, incentivizing malinvestments, sparking recessions, and creating inflation. 

Most people know the Fed is important but they tend to focus on interest rate policy. As Money Metals' Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey explains, they're missing a big part of the picture. 

The central bank's balance sheet is as important as interest rates -- if not more-so. 

In this episode, Mike highlights some interesting things going on with the balance sheet and how it could mean even more inflation coming down the pike. 

In this episode, he also talks about the current volatility in the precious metals markets.

The rise in mortgage costs has had a significant chilling effect on the housing market in the U.S. Sales of existing homes plunged by 4.9% month-on-month in January and were only 2% higher than a year ago. To put it into some context, 2024 was the worst year for existing home sales since 1995. Compared to January 2021, home sales were down by 36%. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."

This is a principle in physics but it applies to economics as well. 

In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey delves into the impacts of Federal Reserve interest rate policy past and present on the economy using the current state of the housing market as an example. He demonstrates the profound problem the central bank currently faces and how it's impacting your money. 

This week, Mike also delves into the recent movements and dynamics in the gold and silver markets.

Coming up we'll hear an interesting interview with MoneyMetals.com columnist and gold market analyst Jan Nieuwenhuijs. Join Jan and Mike Maharrey as they discuss the topic of gold revaluation; exactly what that means and how central banks might use it to their advantage to further inflate the money supply and more... | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

President Trump recently ordered the U.S. Mint to stop producing pennies. This may not seem like a big deal in the big scheme of things, but as Mike Maharrey explains in this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, the demise of the 1-cent coin is indicative of a much bigger problem.

The government is destroying all of your money.

And not just the penny.

Starting with the January CPI report and the sudden revelation that price inflation isn't dead, Mike explains exactly what the government and the central bank are doing to your money.

Coming up don’t miss another incredible interview with Greg Weldon of Weldon Financial. Greg has some very interesting things to say about the U.S. consumer and what that means about the health of the overall economy and much more. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Some records were made to be broken.

Last year, gold hit record highs 40 times!

Those weren't the only records relating to gold that fell in 2024. Gold demand also set a record, despite the higher prices. In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey breaks down the gold demand data and reveals some interesting trends supporting the gold bull market.

Coming up don’t miss a wonderful interview with Peter St Onge, economist at the Heritage Foundation and a Fellow at the Mises Institute, for terrific back-and-forth commentary on a range of topics including how the national debt poses a major threat to the economy, with interest payments alone now exceeding what the entire federal budget was under President Clinton. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan