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Fed Up Friday: Sept. 24 – 30

The Fed wasn’t immune from the political spectacle that was the Presidential debate on Monday. After that, Yellen had to answer even more criticisms from the nation’s financial regulation. “The Fed is being more political than Secretary Clinton”— Trump In Monday’s much-awaited presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, there were many contentious topics […]

Yellen Dodges Questions on Interest Rates and Political Motives

On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen testified before the House Financial Services Committee on financial regulation. The Fed Chair took criticism from both sides, with Democrats and Republicans criticizing the regulatory body for doing too much and for doing too little. Among the topics was the over-reach of Dodd-Frank, breaking up “too big to […]

Peter Schiff Podcast: The Debate We Should Have Seen

In his latest episode, Peter Schiff reacts to the first presidential debate and Donald Trump’s missed opportunities to put Hillary Clinton on the defensive about paid maternity leave, government mandates, profit sharing, and the Federal Reserve. One of Trump’s biggest opportunities was going after independent voters by expanding the argument that Clinton’s policies were “just […]

Peter Schiff and Roy Sebag on the Goldmoney Revolution

In an epic meeting of economic intellects, Peter Schiff and Roy Sebag talk about Goldmoney’s recent acquisition of SchiffGold and the coming revolution in value transactions. Peter and Roy also discuss the special properties of gold that make it the best standard for backing currency, Goldmoney’s potential to change the way we buy, sell and save, and […]

Fed Up Friday: Sept. 17 – 23

In light of the Fed rate hike news finally dropping this week, we can start looking ahead to the rest of the year. It’s a great time to be Fed Up with the election looming and global central banks making moves to preserve their economic health into next year. Fed Holds Interest Rates “For the […]

What Retirement Fund is Best for Buying Precious Metals?

Many investors wonder whether they can use their retirement funds for buying physical precious metals. It’s important for those who want to diversify their portfolios and reap the wealth-retention benefits of gold and silver. The answer depends mostly on what type of retirement fund you have.

High Gold Prices Stimulating Recycling Jump in India

India has traditionally been one of the largest gold markets on the planet, second only to China. However, the high price of the yellow metal is threatening India’s status as a leading importer of gold. Indian gold bazaars are the common places of exchange, and lately, their owners have seen a mass movement of people […]

Florida Precious Metals Scam Golden Opportunity to Learn

A Florida court recently found Robert Escobio and his companies, Southern Trust Metals and Loreley Overseas Corp guilty by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of bilking customers in a precious metals scam. Escobio was accused of stealing $600,000 from 35 customers from July 2011 through May 2013. Over the time period, the defendant […]

Fed Up Friday: Sept 10 – 16

If this week’s any indication, it seems as if the Fed is a divided house. Former dovish members are now suggesting tightening while others want to stay the course of QE and low interest rates.  What’s more, the Fed itself is likely to become a political football if Donald Trump has his way. The Republican presidential nominee […]

Peter Schiff: “We’re Already in a Recession” (Video)

Peter Schiff appeared on the Next News Network to give some insights into the possible US war in South China, Hillary Clinton’s recent health problems, international trade, ObamaCare, and quantitative easing.