October FOMC Recap—No Hike But Hawk Talk Persists

Published on October 31, 2026

The Fed held rates steady at its October meeting but kept the door open to further tightening, with two dissenting votes and hawkish rhetoric signaling that the pause is a skip, not a stop.

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AI Cybersecurity Risks, Physical Gold and Silver, and Gold’s Value

October 31, 2026
In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey considers how artificial intelligence could affect trust, cybersecurity, and investors’ access to their money. He also discusses silver’s sharp correction, the long history of gold jewelry, and ways listeners might use precious metals as a physical store of value.

The Big Four Recession Indicators: Real Personal Income

October 31, 2026
Personal income (excluding transfer receipts) was up 0.18% in September and was up 4.21% year-over-year. However, when adjusted for inflation using the BEA's PCE Price Index, real personal income (excluding transfer receipts) was down 0.31% month-over-month and up 0.54% year-over-year.