Mike Maharrey
Mike Maharrey is a journalist and market analyst for MoneyMetals.com with over a decade of experience in precious metals. He holds a BS in accounting from the University of Kentucky and a BA in journalism from the University of South Florida.
Mike Maharrey Articles
The bond market has been struggling for the last year-plus, with some analysts saying we’re in the early stages of a secular bear market. This has forced investors to reconsider the role of bonds in a balanced portfolio, with some pivoting...
Chinese gold imports rose to a two-year high in June as lower prices sparked a resurgence in demand. According to the latest customs data, China imported 173 tonnes of gold last month, the highest monthly total since March 2024. That...
Earlier this week, I wrote that the gold-silver ratio has recently widened to around 70-1, a bullish signal for silver. But is this metric still relevant today?
Several large Chinese banks have announced plans to halt retail paper gold trading. Could this be a coordinated push by China to exert more influence and break the Western grip on gold pricing?
You can add Tanzania to the list of countries expanding their gold reserves. According to a statement by Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel Tutuba, the country has increased its gold holdings by 28 tonnes over the last 18 months. The newly...
Many central banks are stacking gold. However, there is a notable seller – Russia. This underscores the fact that governments hold gold for a reason.
When the price of gold peaked at $5,500 in January, it was technically overbought. Now the dynamics have flipped, with gold “massively” oversold.
There is evidence that underlying bond market dynamics have shifted toward a long-term bearish setup that will mean higher long-term interest rates despite central bank mechanizations. This has ramifications for an economy that is addicted...
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is becoming an increasingly important source of global gold supply. Artisanal mines are small-scale operations generally run by individuals, families, or small groups using simple tools and minimal...
Tariff refunds and a jump in spending driven by higher interest expense drove yet another big budget deficit in June. Last month, the Trump administration spent $120.3 billion more than it took in. That was a 545 percent increase over the...
