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The UAE and the FTC

The FTC was founded on the premise that collusion can be sustained indefinitely, and only regulation can destabilize it. This hypothesis has been questioned many times and in many different ways, but in the last six years, the FTC has had an unusual amount of utilization, primarily spurred by political motivations. Even the FTC acknowledges […]

Why You Should Have Hope in 2026

While constantly predicting the inevitable decline of the dollar and the governmentally-entwined systems of commerce that our society is centered around is not often a joyful job, there are still some things that should give you hope for the state of our country and the world. SchiffGold is so often focused on the negatives because […]

Schiff on Resource Talks: Oil Will Stay High, the Fed Blew It

Last week, Peter joined Mark on Resource Talks to walk through how higher energy prices, central-bank policy, and market psychology are shaping the next few years. He argues oil is likely to remain elevated even if a war ends, warns that inflation is driven by monetary responses rather than commodity shocks alone, and urges investors […]

Schiff on World Affairs: Inflation Is Here and Policy Will Backfire

In last week’s appearance on World Affairs in Context, Peter takes aim at the contrast between political rhetoric and economic reality. He argues that the supposed “golden age” touted by some is mostly spin, that inflation is returning with real force, and that expanding the money supply is sowing the seeds of a broader crisis. […]

$5k Gold is Repricing Marriage in South Asia

In South Asia, gold isn’t just a popular ornament for jewelry, and as a display of status. It plays a central role in weddings, not merely as a decoration, but as a transactional component that crystalizes arranged unions, confirms economic compatibility, and protects brides with real wealth in a culture where marital value can take […]

Lying Flat & Agency

The Chinese government anti-spy agency has recently been warning the youth to avoid lying flat. In a time of more limited economic mobility than the past, and with the same Chinese intense work culture in full effect, young people have started doing what they call lying flat. This is where they find ways to avoid […]

Schiff w/ Nawfal: The Empire is in Decline

On Friday, Peter joined Mario Nawfal for another interview on the Iran War and its economic fallout. He takes Nawfal through the forces he sees shaping markets today: an ongoing war that keeps oil elevated, political corruption that corrodes trust, and policy mistakes that have left the federal balance sheet vulnerable. He ties these themes […]

Comex Report: Deliveries Slow but Metal Keeps Leaving the Vault

The CME Comex is the Exchange where futures are traded for gold, silver, and other commodities. The CME also allows futures buyers to turn their contracts into physical metal through delivery. You can find more detail on the CME here (e.g., vault types, major/minor months, delivery explanation, historical data, etc.). The data below looks at […]

Peter Schiff: We’re Burning Through Our Balance Sheet

On Friday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter connects the dots between military spending, economic coercion, and what he sees as deeper flaws in U.S. monetary and fiscal policy. He warns that the U.S. is depleting physical and financial resources at the same time that the Fed’s structure and tariff politics create perverse incentives. […]

War Will Be Funded by Inflation

With the prospect of peace on the horizon, free-market economists can rest easier knowing the worst of the Iran war may be over. Even if the war is really over, the state will still use it as a scapegoat for the Federal Reserve’s latest inflationary policies. The following article was originally published by the Mises […]