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Fewer Hires Means Fewer Fires (Audio)

Peter Schiff digs under the surface of the latest economic data. As usual, Wall Street locked onto the headline number last week, which showed the lowest weekly jobless claims in 42 years. Peter asks the question no one else will — is this really the strongest economy America has seen in four decades?

See No Evil: The Truth of April’s “Goldilocks” Economic Data

The April non-farm payroll report has been called the “Goldilocks” report, because it apparently provided just the right data markets wanted to see. A better-than-expected job creation number “proved” that the US economy continues to recover. However, the report was not strong enough to spur the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates sooner, which could […]

Gold Shoots Higher on Poor Economic Data; Here Comes a Recession (Audio)

Peter Schiff tackles the latest economic data, which he argues strongly indicates the United States may be on its way into another official recession in 2015. When that happens, Peter expects not just more quantitative easing, but “old-fashioned, Keynesian pump-priming stimulus” in the form of major deficit spending.

Peter Schiff’s Encounter with Ben Bernanke (Audio)

On his Friday podcast, Peter Schiff told the story of his encounter with Ben Bernanke at the SALT Conference last week. He managed to snap a photo with the former Federal Reserve Chairman, which you can see here. Peter first discusses the latest economic data, then starts talking about Bernanke at 13:30.

Peter Schiff to Bernanke: “I’m Your Biggest Critic”

Peter Schiff spoke briefly with Ben Bernanke at the SkyBridge Alternatives (SALT) Conference yesterday. Approaching the former Federal Reserve Chairman, Peter warned, “In full disclosure, I’m your biggest critic.” Bernanke didn’t miss a beat: “You have a lot of competition.”

Gold Will Go Ballistic When Markets Realize the Fed Has No Exit Strategy (Audio)

Chris Waltzek of GoldSeek Radio interviewed Peter Schiff last week. They discussed the future of the US dollar and the price of gold. What’s really holding gold back is not just the strong dollar, but the idea that the Fed is going to be raising interest rates. It’s the fear of higher rates that is […]

Economic Cheerleading: The Latest Excuses from the Fed (Video)

Peter Schiff shares his thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s meeting that concluded yesterday. He also takes a look at the official first quarter GDP figure, explaining the misleading data behind it.

The Moral Hazards of Public Debt and How to Save Yourself

In the second part of his interview with the Daily Bell, Peter Schiff discusses the economic dilemmas of Greece and the eurozone. He warns that the United States faces the same moral hazard of massive public debts that will be impossible to repay. Peter believes the Federal Reserve and American government will resort to currency […]

Economic Fact & Fiction: Disney World & Paul Krugman (Audio)

Peter Schiff just returned from a family vacation and starts his latest podcast by discussing his observations about Disney World. He goes on to review the latest economic data. Finally, Peter picks apart Paul Krugman’s latest commentary, which is largely a response to German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble’s rational, conservative economic advice.

The Fed’s Dangerous Trickle-Down Monetary Policy

The Daily Bell interviewed Peter Schiff last week and published the first half of their conversation yesterday. Peter explained why the United States economy isn’t recovering and why he blames the Federal Reserve. Peter also answered a slew of other questions. Does Janet Yellen know that the Fed’s monetary policies have been destructive, or is […]