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Schiff w/Jalinski: We Need Austerity, not Tariffs

On Tuesday, Peter joined Josh Jalinski on a live episode of the Financial Quarterback show. Taking questions from both Josh and listeners, Peter discusses several Bitcoin-related topics, Trump’s tariff proposals, and whether or not the government can ever be efficient.

Peter Schiff: Powell Spins Another False Narrative

On Wednesday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter tackles another round of economic data, critiques a recent interview with Jerome Powell, and circles back to criticism of his last podcast. He also calls out the unconstitutionality of the so-called “exit tax” and its abuse against political dissident Roger Ver.

Tariffs Through an Austrian Lens

In post-election America, tariffs still occupy much of the policy debate surrounding the incoming Trump administration. With leftists arguing in bad faith on one side of the issue and economic populists on the other, we can turn to the Austrian school of economics to understand the tradeoffs at play with protectionism. The following article was […]

Peter Schiff: Trump Blunders on Trade… Again

On his first post-Thanksgiving podcast, Peter tackles another week of economic illiteracy, focusing mainly on a severe tariff proposal floated by President-elect Trump. He also spends time discussing the origins of Black Friday and comments on the motivations of the American electorate in electing Trump.

Peter Schiff: Don’t Be Thankful for Tariffs

From all of us at SchiffGold, we hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! During his holiday vacation last week, Peter offered his thoughts on the economic lessons to be learned from the first Thanksgiving holiday. He spends most of this episode discussing the misguided rhetoric surrounding tariffs and protectionist policies, explaining […]

Why Government Intervention Is Fueling the Housing Disaster

The United States is grappling with a severe housing affordability crisis that has persisted for years, leaving millions of Americans struggling to keep a roof over their heads. While some argue for increased government intervention, free market principles offer the most effective solution the issue.

The Fed Dramatically Slows the Pace of QT

The following analysis breaks down the Fed balance sheet in detail. It shows different parts of the balance sheet and how those amounts have changed. It also shows historical interest rate trends.

Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Can’t Buy Me

Peter recently appeared on the Shannon Joy Show, a podcast promoting liberty and independent thinking. Host Shannon Joy discusses Peter’s longtime criticisms of Bitcoin, and the two dive into gold’s future use as a money, as well as why Peter thinks cryptocurrencies are a bad investment.

Seeking Refuge from Monetary Manipulation

Politicians frequently lament inflation and blame it on greedy private actors. What they fail to mention is that they intentionally create inflation to avoid the purported perils of falling prices. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Peter Schiff or SchiffGold.

Happy Banksgiving: What Thanksgiving Might Cost in 2025

Thanksgiving cheer is sweeping across America! That means family, feast, and financial burden as the cost of food and other essentials continue to rise for Americans already indebted, cash-strapped, and struggling to make ends meet. According to the Fed, inflation is only a mere 2.6%, down from over 3% last year. Setting aside the inherent […]