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July 23, 2024 Guest Commentaries

MMT is Dangerous and it’s Showing Up Everywhere

Mainstream economists dismiss Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) as outlandish and absurd, yet ironically, they share core beliefs which are frighteningly similar. MMT is now showing up everywhere in mainstream economic views, and this could spell disaster for the economy.

July 17, 2024 Key Gold Headlines

Trump Assassination Attempt Sparks Gold Rush, Near-Record Prices

A shocking assassination attempt captured on video has left the nation reeling, prompting investors to jump on gold as a safe haven amid political and social crisis.

July 16, 2024 Peter's Podcast

Peter Schiff: Trump’s Election is Assured

In this extra long episode, Peter covers a lot of ground. Starting with the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life and the country’s reaction to it, Peter also discusses his hopes for Trump’s increasingly likely second term. He then pivots to Jerome Powell’s remarks from this past week, offers criticism of a recent Supreme Court […]

July 16, 2024 Original Analysis

Will China Be the First Domino in a Global Collapse?

The increasingly desperate, secretive Chinese Communist Party may be powerless to stop the combination of downward trends which, upon passing an event horizon, could trigger a global collapse as the world’s second-largest national economy continues to edge closer to the brink.

July 15, 2024 Original Analysis

Inflation “Cooled” in June, So Why is Consumer Confidence Still Tanking?

The recent CPI report showed that inflation is, according to official data, cooling down — so why are consumers more worried for the future than they’ve been in months? If prices are coming down, shouldn’t that fuel higher confidence and a greater collective sense of economic well-being? One simple answer is that the official data […]

July 14, 2024 Guest Commentaries

US Housing Market Struggles As Pending Home Sales Drops

We’re about to face the aftermath of a Fed-induced housing crisis. U.S. pending home sales have dropped to historic lows not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, with a shocking 2.1% drop in May and a jaw-dropping 6.6% annual decline. With mortgage rates so high, banks and other investors are in massive trouble, facing severe […]

July 12, 2024 Original Analysis

Revitalizing Public Transit Through Privatization

Across America’s cities, the inherent flaws in public transportation are becoming all too apparent. There are few urban residents who have no qualms with their public transit system. From aging infrastructure, budgets that struggle to cover costs, and a noticeable decline in ridership, there’s a growing argument for the privatization of transit infrastructure. This move […]

July 12, 2024 Original Analysis

Property Tax and the Death of the American Dream

While the primary catalyst for the original English pilgrims to venture to America was religious freedom, a strong desire for independence followed closely behind. They desired to be independent of two things: poverty and government meddling. This spirit carried into the American Revolution and informed domestic policy for many years. The Homestead Act of (FIND […]

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July 12, 2024 Guest Commentaries

Biden’s Student Loan Plan “SAVE” Will Cost $230 Billion

As student loan debt in America swells to a staggering $1.7 trillion, President Joe Biden’s new SAVE plan could actually cost $230 billion, a CBO report finds. This is not only a classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul — it will bring more inflation, make college more expensive and give the federal government […]

July 11, 2024 Original Analysis

U.S. Is “A Few Short Years” From Data Reliability Crisis, Study Warns

U.S. economic data is hitting headlines yet again—this time, due to serious concerns about its continued reliability. “Federal statistical agencies face increasing challenges to their ability to produce relevant, timely, credible, accurate, and objective statistics,” researchers of the American Statistical Association revealed. “Immediate action is needed to put the agencies … on a firmer footing […]