Gold vs. Cash: The Cost of Holding Dollars in an Inflationary World 

Inflation quietly erodes the value of your dollars, making the gold vs cash debate more important than ever. Learn why gold preserves purchasing power while cash loses it — and how this affects long-term wealth.

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 […]

Gold and Dollar Rising Together: The “Impossible” is Happening 

At the recent Rebel Capitalist Live event in Orlando, Mike Maloney sat down with Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital to explore a surprising trend: gold and the dollar rising together. Known for his contrarian Dollar Milkshake Theory, Johnson challenges the conventional belief that these two assets can’t move up in tandem. Most investors operate under a simple assumption: when gold rises, the dollar falls, and vice versa. But according to Johnson, we’re witnessing something that many consider impossible — both assets rising simultaneously.  The Dollar Milkshake Theory in Action  “Fiat currency loses value over time — that’s just the nature […]

The Road to Triple-Digit Silver: What’s Driving the Surge?

In a recent GoldSilver episode, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard sift through a slew of insightful comments from viewers on their latest silver videos.