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Massive Minimum Wage Hike Would Make US More Like Puerto Rico

Supporters of a $15 per hour minimum wage continue to insist that it won’t impact employment. But the economic problems underlying the Puerto Rican debt crisis tell a different story and provide a possible glimpse into America’s future if the country continues down that path. Last month, Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro García Padilla announced that […]

Janet Yellen’s Bluff Keeps the Media Fooled (Audio)

The financial media latched onto Janet Yellen’s latest statements as further proof that a rate hike will happen this year. Peter Schiff debunks this analysis in his latest podcast, pointing out that Yellen’s phrasing remains as ambiguous as ever. Peter also addresses the latest news out of Greece, where he expects the Greek government to […]

Chinese Economic Problems Are Made in America (Video)

Peter Schiff spoke with Reason TV about the dramatic plunge in the Chinese stock market over the past three weeks. Peter explains how China mimics America’s money-printing economic policy to suppress the strength of the yuan. The effect is similar in both countries – currency inflation, which artificially stimulates investment in stocks. Despite the correction […]

Gold Market Update: Lessons from Greek Drama

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. I hope this market update finds you well and enjoying summertime. The markets have certainly not lacked for drama this past week. Along with all the […]

US Silver Eagles Sold Out

The United States Mint announced Tuesday that it has temporarily sold out of 2015 American Eagle silver bullion coins. According to a Reuters report, demand for silver has surged due to low prices and uncertainty due to the Greek crisis. According to Reuters, “dealers attributed the recent rush to purchase silver coins and bars to […]

Time to Invest in Plastic Pennies?

If I want 100 pennies, all I have to do is go to my local bank and plop down a $1 bill. But if I want plastic pennies, now that will cost me some real dough – $3.49 to be exact. Who would have thought there was money to be made in toy pennies? A […]

China Is Laying the Groundwork for a Gold Standard Right Now (Video)

Ken Hoffman, Global Head of Metals & Mining Research with Bloomberg Intelligence, spoke with Kitco News about the possibility of China putting its yuan currency on a gold standard. Hoffman emphasized it is not difficult to imagine, because China has been laying the groundwork for years – buying up gold, starting a gold bank, building extra […]

Running Out of Cake: Greek Crisis Reveals Consequences of Socialism

Conventional wisdom holds that “you can’t have your cake and eat it too.” That is unless you live under a socialist government in cahoots with central bankers. Then you can have all the cake you want and eat it to your heart’s content. Until, of course, you run out of other people’s cake. The crisis […]

[Just Released] “Why Buy Gold Now?” Special Report

Have you heard the news? Greece has defaulted and is facing complete financial meltdown. European banks are exposed to Greek sovereign debt, and US banks are exposed to European banks. As we saw in 2008, it only takes one domino to fall (Lehman) to threaten the entire global financial system. Don’t panic. SchiffGold has compiled […]

Greece Will Get Some Form of Austerity No Matter What (Video)

Peter Schiff shared his take on the Greek crisis with RT. Peter argues that Greece needs to dismantle its giant government and embrace free-market capitalism to grow its economy.