Exclusive interview with Axel Merk of Merk Investments. Money Metals’ Mike Maharrey and Axel breakdown the Trump effect and how the second Trump administration is likely to sway markets, especially precious metals. Axel also highlights the broader global instability he’s seeing and the rise of populism as factors that could boost demand for gold as a safe haven asset. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

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First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2025/01/15/the-federal-reserve-is-stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place-003755
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/The-Fed-Is-Stuck-Between-a-Rock-and-a-Hard-Place-social.jpg'/></p>The Federal Reserve is in an impossible position. It needs to do two opposite things at the same time.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has indicated interest rates probably need to stay higher for longer. President Donald Trump says we need deeper rate cuts now.

Who is right?

Both!

And as Mike Maharrey explains in this episode of the Midweek memo, the difference of opinion between Trump and Powell underscores an ugly reality -- the Fed is stuck between a rock and a hard place. He also explains why this matters to gold and silver investors.

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First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2025/01/14/unusual-situation-in-gold-silver-market-may-spark-big-price-moves-003754
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/unusual-situation-in-gold-silver-market-may-spark-big-price-moves-social.jpg'/></p>The monetary metals pulled back sharply yesterday but have entered Tuesday on stable footing. Silver is trading at $29.90 –and gold is $2,674.

First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2025/01/14/china-reports-another-round-of-gold-buying-in-december-and-theyre-buying-more-than-they-admit-003753
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/China-Reports-Another-Round-of-Gold-Buying.jpeg'/></p>China announced an increase in its official gold reserves in November. It was the first reported increase after a 6-month pause, and it appears it wasn&#039;t a one-off event.

First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2025/01/14/a-cautionary-tale-britains-gold-selling-blunder-003752
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/A-Cautionary-Tale-Britain-Gold-Selling-Blunder-copy.jpeg'/></p>It looks like Great Britain sold its gold too soon. And there are some lessons to be learned from this British experiment with reserve diversification.

First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2025/01/13/kentucky-considers-bill-to-entice-gold-and-silver-investors-to-sue-the-state-for-wrongful-taxation-003751
Freshman legislator Rep. T.J. Roberts has introduced House Bill 2, a measure that would give aggrieved taxpayers a legal remedy to sue state officials for improper taxation on the purchase of gold and silver in the Bluegrass State.