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Gold Scams Exposed Joins Peter Schiff’s Gold News!
You might not know that SchiffGold maintained an independent Gold Scams blog for many years to keep investors informed of the latest tricks and traps in the industry. The site had become a popular resource for learning about the latest gold scams, as well as how to safely purchase precious metals. The Gold Scams community […]
There’s No Such Thing as “Free” Community College
Last week, President Obama announced a plan to provide “free” community college to American students. Democrats in particular rejoiced at the proposal, revealing just how limited mainstream economic literacy really is. Austrian economists like Peter Schiff know that nothing is really free. Indeed, Obama’s plan would cost the federal government at least $60 billion. That’s […]
The Economy Is Great (But It’s Not)
CNBC spoke with Chicago Fed President Charles Evans this morning about the Federal Reserve’s schedule for raising interest rates above zero percent. While Evans confirmed the official narrative that the United States economy is getting better and better, he still doesn’t think the Fed will raise rates until 2016. Even the CNBC anchors seem to […]
The Latest Advancements in Silver
The December issue of The Silver Institute’s Silver News is now available. This edition highlights the growing demand for industrial silver in 2015 and beyond. From watch batteries to massive solar energy systems, the special properties of silver are often indispensable in industrial applications, including silver-coated bearings, catalysts, medical care and many products in our […]
Gold Videocast: Gold in 2015 – The State of the Gold Market (Video)
In his first Gold Videocast of 2015, Peter Schiff looks back at gold’s performance on the global markets in 2014 and forecasts where the yellow metal is headed in the new year. Learn why: Contrary to bear predictions, gold performed better than almost every major stock market and currency in the world in 2014. The […]
The Next Crisis Will Be a Dollar Crisis (Audio)
Here’s the second part of Robert Williams’ Wall Street Daily interview with Peter Schiff. They discuss what the supposed recovery looks like to everyday Americans, and why the next crisis is going to be a dollar crisis. Listen to the first part here. Highlights from Peter’s interview: “The dollar is only strengthening because people expect […]
The Fed Is Stuck with the Biggest Bubble Yet (Audio)
Peter Schiff appeared on Benzinga’s Pre-Market Prep show last week. He explained why the Federal Reserve is going to be forced to keep interest rates at zero in 2015 and maybe even start QE4. What the United States really needs is the tough love of higher interest rates that would push the economy into a […]
Strengthening Gold Shows the Tides Are Turning (Video)
Peter Schiff appeared on Fox Business today to explain what the drop in oil and the strength in the gold market means for the wider United States economy.
Hurts So Good: When Exactly Are Falling Prices Bad?
In a new commentary from Euro Pacific Capital, Peter Schiff debunks the double-speak mantra of central bankers that claims falling prices in one sector (like oil) are good for consumers, while falling prices across the board will stagnate an economy. The sudden fall in the price of oil provides a unique opportunity to examine the […]
Gold Is Ready to Break-Out in Global Currencies (Audio)
In his latest podcast, Peter Schiff reviews the most recent negative US economic data and the turmoil in the currency markets. He spends some time looking at the price of gold in other currencies, and what a break-out in these currencies could mean for gold’s long-term price. He also talks about the most dangerous bubble […]