Silver Running Dry: Gold’s Historic Surge Explained

Gold is having its best year since 1979 — up nearly 50% in 2025 — but according to Mike Maloney, the real move hasn’t even begun. And when you look at what’s happening in the silver market, it’s easy to see why. The World Is Using Silver Faster Than It Can Be Mined Every 6.8 minutes, the world consumes as much silver as it takes miners 9.6 minutes to dig out of the ground. That imbalance can’t last forever. As Mike puts it, “Something has to give — and what has to give is price.” Silver demand is relentless — […]
The Dollar Milkshake Theory: What It Means for Gold, Silver, and Your Portfolio

You’ve probably heard Mike Maloney mention the dollar milkshake theory recently — and for good reason. This vivid metaphor captures one of the most important dynamics in global finance today. Picture the U.S. dollar as a giant straw, sucking up capital and liquidity from around the world like a milkshake. As the world’s reserve currency, the dollar pulls money into the U.S. financial system during times of stress — often leaving other economies gasping for air. What Is the Dollar Milkshake Theory? Popularized by Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital, the theory explains a dangerous paradox. When global uncertainty rises, investors […]
