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October 29, 2019 ・Videos

Ron Paul: Foreign Central Banks Going for Gold

Foreign central banks have been stocking up on gold for months. According to the World Gold Council, a dozen central banks have increased their gold reserves by at least 1 ton through the first eight months of 2019. This continues a trend we saw through 2018. In total, the world’s central banks accumulated 651.5 tons […]

October 29, 2019 ・Guest Commentaries

Elizabeth Warren Is a Bad Economist!

According to Elizabeth Warren, we have a problem. And like every good central planner, she believes she can fix it. In fact, Warren has made, “I have a plan for that,” a campaign slogan. These people never learn. They try to micromanage the economy, create all kinds of unseen consequences, blame “capitalism,” and repeat the […]

October 28, 2019 ・Peter's Podcast

Peter Schiff: Everything Old Is New Again

Years ago, markets used to pay a lot of attention to the money supply and trade deficits. Now, these numbers barely get a passing mention. In his latest podcast, Peter Schiff said he thinks what is old will become new again and trade deficits and money printing will once again come front and center.

October 28, 2019 ・Key Gold Headlines

2019 Federal Budget Deficit Was the Biggest in Seven Years

When is a $984 billion budget deficit good news? When you thought you might get a $1 trillion budget deficit. The Treasury Department released the fiscal year 2019 budget numbers on Friday. The budget shortfall came in at $984 billion right on the CBO estimate. A CNBC report said this would likely, “come as a […]

October 25, 2019 ・Fun on Friday

Fun on Friday: Romance Scam!

Fun on Friday is supposed to be, well, fun. But I also like to offer useful advice. So this week, I have a tip for you. If your boyfriend or girlfriend wants you to send them a bunch of money in order to help them sell gold, don’t do it. It’s a scam. Seriously. Just […]

October 25, 2019 ・Friday Gold Wrap

It’s Deja Vu All Over Again: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Oct. 25, 2019

We’ve talked a lot about government debt and consumer debt. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey highlights the massive corporate debt bubble. As he explains, it’s eerily similar to the mortgage debt bubble the blew up in the years prior to the 2008 crash. It’s a little like deja […]

October 24, 2019 ・Key Gold Headlines

Government Stimulus Doesn’t Stimulate

The US government is spending money and running up debt at an unfathomable rate. The US national debt increased by a staggaring $814 billion in just two months. When confronted with this reality, most people just shrug. Policymakers certainly don’t care. They continue to ramp up spending and call for even more. Paul Krugman recently […]

October 24, 2019 ・Key Gold Headlines

Trouble on the Horizon for America’s Debt-Burdened Companies

There is a massive corporate debt bubble floating around out there, and when it pops, it will likely take a lot of companies down with it. Outstanding corporate debt in the US stands at almost $10 trillion, according to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton. That’s nearly 50% of GDP.

October 23, 2019 ・Key Gold Headlines

SchiffGold Now Accepts Ethereum Cryptocurrency

SchiffGold can now accept the Ethereum cryptocurrency as a method of payment for gold and silver. This is great news for investors looking to diversify their cryptocurrency portfolio with precious metals. For details on how to buy gold or silver using bitcoin, bitcoin cash or Ethereum, click HERE.

October 23, 2019 ・Videos

Why Is Gold So Expensive? (Video)

Gold is the “shining embodiment of wealth.”  It is not only used to add “extra bling” to our lives; it is also an important component in expensive high-tech electronics and medical devices. Even more fundamentally, gold is money. But why is gold so expensive — even more valuable than other rarer metals? A video put […]