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.
Articles by Mike Maharrey
Have any plans for that big tax refund?Odds are, you got one. Analysts say around 73 percent of taxpayers will get refunds this year. And they’re getting more back to boot. According to IRS data, the average refund is $3,462. That was up...
The silver’s supply deficit finally caught up with it in 2025.Late last year, the price surged above the $50 resistance that had been in place since the 1980s. The rally continued into the first month of 2026, as the silver price rocketed...
A move by China could exacerbate already tight silver supplies.Chinese officials have indicated they will stop exports of sulfuric acid beginning next month. The ban could last through the rest of 2026.According to Mining.com, “Some...
There is no government report more meaningless and yet more relied upon by policymakers than the monthly non-farm payroll report released every month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Every month, the BLS releases data. Every...
Based on the CPI, inflation is relatively cool. Don't be fooled. It's much higher than advertised, and you can see it clearly if you look at the right data.When talking heads on CNBC or Fox Business talk about inflation, they always...
A slowdown in demand for electric vehicles has injected optimism into the platinum group metal (PGM) markets.Platinum and palladium are integral inputs in the production of catalytic converters for both gasoline and diesel-powered engines...
While the paper-driven silver price swings all over the place, the Chinese have been gobbling up physical silver.China imported 790 tonnes of silver through the first two months of 2026, with 470 tonnes flowing into the country in February...
On March 17, the U.S. national debt slipped above $39 trillion.If you're thinking, 'Wow, it seems like we just crossed the $38 trillion threshold,' you are correct. It was a mere 150 days ago on October 21.As of March 17, the national debt...
Americans spent a lot of money on Christmas, and they put most of it on credit cards.Now, it appears consumers have put the plastic back in their wallets. Consumer debt grew at a much slower pace in January, returning to the pre-holiday...
The headline Consumer Price Index was steady in February as inflation continues to rise.How could this be?Because the CPI doesn’t measure “inflation” (as properly defined). It simply reflects the price movements of a basket of goods...
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