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Low Job Numbers Give Fed Excuse to Walk Back Rate Hikes

Earlier this week we got the first jobs report of 2017, and the headline number was the only positive stat presented. Overall, 227,000 jobs were created in January, which was 52,000 more than expected. As Peter Schiff breaks down on his latest podcast, that number is a bit deceiving. “First of all,” Peter explains, “as […]

Gold Price Hits 11-Week High; What to Expect This Week

Gold hit an 11-week high, opening Monday at $1,223.50 and climbing steadily all morning. By the afternoon, it had risen another $12. Interest in gold was spurred by a weak dollar and last week’s mixed US jobs numbers that “muted expectations for near-term interest rate hikes,” according to Reuters.

Day 14: Trump Becomes Volatile, Markets Respond Equally

Trump has issued more executive orders than he’s spent days in office so far, and week two of his Presidency started off with a divisive refugee ban. From there, things have been even more tumultuous for the markets, with justice department firings and rocky discussions with global leaders. Refugee Ban Tarnishes Foreign Relations and the […]

Student Loan Reforms to Watch for in 2017

So far, the Trump administration continues to deliver on some key campaign promises. These promises include the travel ban, federal hiring freeze, and authorizing the construction of the US-Mexico border wall. Higher education is another issue Trump will likely be addressing in the coming months, as it continually ranks as the biggest source of consumer […]

Gold Investors Eyeing Fractured Republican Coalition

Gold prices have gotten a Trump bump this week following last Friday’s travel ban and the worldwide condemnation heard from foreign leaders and thousands protesting at US airports. Donald Trump’s first 11 days in office continue to demand investor attention, even as FOMC meetings begin today. Whether the Fed will raise rates is being overshadowed […]

Trump’s Trade Plan Means We Pay for the Wall

While many are criticizing Trump’s travel ban put into effect this weekend, others are considering something more impactful to US interests: his tax reform bill. Last week Trump spun out several talking points surrounding his tax plan, which would “reduce our trade deficits, increase American exports and … generate revenue from Mexico that will pay […]

Day 7: Trump’s ‘Big, Fat, Ugly Bubble’ Becomes Bull Rally

Today SchiffGold begins its newest weekly series, the “Trump 100”, a continuing look at the new President-elect’s first 100 days in office. Our series will provide you Peter Schiff’s unique perspective on Trump’s executive orders, financial stimulus, deregulation policies, and everything else essential to managing your portfolio.

Dow 20,000 is Canary in the Coal Mine for the Coming Recession

On Wednesday the Dow hit a historic high of 20,000. In response, Trump tweeted “Great!” a description that sounds contradictory to his campaign message that the stock market is a “big, fat, ugly bubble”. Peter Schiff points out this contradiction in his latest podcast along with an examination of the “pillars” propping up the US […]

Trump Tax Cuts Won’t Have the Effect Reagan’s Did

David Stockman, former budget director for Ronald Reagan, appeared on Fox Business recently to discuss Donald Trump’s tax cut plans and the coming debt ceiling crisis he’s predicting this summer. Stockman doesn’t see tax cuts as a possibility given the nation’s current debt levels. Stockman wants to dispel the myth that Donald Trump’s economic plans […]

Successful Trump Plan Will be Rude Awakening for Americans

Speculations on the implications of Trump’s economic plans are intensifying after his inaugural address on Friday. Peter Schiff deconstructed Trump’s speech in his latest podcast, focusing on the new President’s pledges to “Make America Great Again” by bringing back manufacturing or “Putting America first” by renegotiating trade deals with foreign countries. Peter explains what real […]