What Is Velocity of Currency — and Why It Matters

The Fed has created trillions in new currency. So why doesn’t inflation always follow immediately? The answer is velocity — and understanding it changes everything about how you read today’s economic headlines.

What Happens to a Country When Its Currency Collapses? 

When governments debase their currency, the economic fallout is only half the story. History shows a darker pattern: monetary collapse wipes out the middle class, fear fills the vacuum, and dictators rise. Mike Maloney traces this thread from Weimar Germany to today.

De-Dollarization and Gold: Why the Hormuz Situation Changes the Calculus 

De-dollarization is no longer theoretical. As oil trade begins shifting away from the dollar, the global monetary system may be entering a new phase. In this environment, gold may not rise gradually—it could be repriced rapidly, catching most investors off guard.

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 […]