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Presidential Election a Sign Economy Is in a Mess

Economists say election uncertainty is subduing economic growth. But it seems more likely the horrible economy is driving this strange election cycle. For months, Peter Schiff has been saying if the US isn’t already in recession, it will be in one soon. Former Reagan Office of Management and Budget Director David Stockman recently told Neil […]

May Jobs Report Shockingly Bad

This article was submitted by JD Bauman, SchiffGold Precious Metals Specialist. Any views expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Peter Schiff or SchiffGold. Last Friday, the BLS released its jobs report for the month of May. It was shockingly bad. In light of the strike on Verizon, a relatively […]

A Glance at Major World Treasury Bonds Paints an Increasingly Negative Picture

This article was submitted by Addison Quale, SchiffGold Precious Metals Specialist. Any views expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Peter Schiff or SchiffGold. Peter Schiff has stated clearly for the record that this financial system is headed towards collapse. While many like to point at inflation as the key […]

Federal Reserve Plays Jenga with US Banking System

If you’ve ever played Jenga, you know each player takes turns pulling blocks out of the core of a tower and then placing them on top. The tower gets less and less stable as the game goes on, until eventually it comes crashing down. This is kind of like what the Federal Reserve does with […]

Which Money Is the Most Stable, Secure, and Private Today?

This article was written by Dickson Buchanan, SchiffGold Precious Metals Specialist. Any views expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Peter Schiff or SchiffGold. Many Americans are concerned about their privacy today. And rightly so. The NSA and governmental authorities maintain their policies are ultimately for the safety and security of […]

Feeling the Burn of Socialism in Venezuela: $150 for One-Dozen Eggs

Not long ago, a video surfaced featuring Democratic Party candidate Bernie Sanders claiming bread lines were a sign of good times. You know, it’s funny. Sometimes American journalists talk about how bad a country is when people are lining up for food. That’s a good thing. In other countries, people don’t line up for food. […]

News Flash: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins Selling at a Frenzied Pace

Demand for physical gold and silver continues to surge with bullion coins flying out of the US Mint at a frenzied pace. May gold coin sales increased more than 206% over the same month last year. The mint sold 76,500 ounces of American Gold Eagles in May and 18,500 ounces of Gold Buffalos. That compares […]

Jim Grant: Go Into the “Scary Places” to Make Money – Buy Gold

During the Mauldin Strategic Investment Conference, Jim Grant said if you want to make money, you have to be willing to go into “scary places.” In an interview after his speech, he clarified what he meant saying you have to have the guts to go against the flow and do things the mainstream will ridicule […]

Buy Gold for What It Does; Not for Its Price (Video)

Will the Fed raise rates? Will it hold steady? What will the next move mean for gold? Investor and creator of Things that Make You Go Hmmm Grant Williams doesn’t really care. He’s going to buy gold regardless. In fact, during an interview at the Mauldin Strategic Investment Conference, Williams said he doesn’t really pay […]

Has Fed Policy Pumped Up Another Real Estate Bubble? (Video)

The more things change, the more they stay the same. After pumping up a real estate bubble in the years leading up to the most recent economic crash, it appears the central bankers and government policymakers may have managed to orchestrate a repeat performance. Real estate mogul Sam Zell appeared on CNBC recently and hinted […]