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Table for 1: The Solo Service Economy

A last measure of desperation and relational duress in the 1980s is today a common sight. Film and TV from an era even as recent as the early 2000s now seems both frighteningly prophetic and offensive. The species of the solo diner has recently grown in both number and severity, particularly in the last 4 […]

Comex Physical Gold: Demand Increases While Supply Falls

The Comex report for last month correctly identified a potential big move in silver while the same report two months ago preceded a massive up move for the price of gold. The data this month is not as obvious or compelling, but it is clear the stress on the Comex continues to build.

The “Biden Brand” Is Unconstitutional, Alleges House GOP Report

President Joe Biden committed “impeachable offenses” while in office, according to a hot-off-the-press report from the House GOP.

What Truly Causes Growth

True economic growth doesn’t come from inflation or regulation but from entrepreneurs who cut costs and drive industries forward. But as inflation quietly eats away, those who get the new money first enjoy a temporary gain, while everyone else suffers from rising prices and shrinking buying power.

This Firm is Among the Most Shorted Stocks on Wall Street

In 2023, an investment bank called B. Riley Financial was one of the most shorted stocks on all of Wall Street. The firm enjoyed the unique position of being one of the most profitable shorts of 2023. Now more than halfway through 2024, B. Riley remains one of the top short trades on the open […]

Peter Schiff: Kamala’s Policies Get Worse

On Friday’s episode, Peter focuses on the Harris campaign’s recently announced and economically illiterate policy proposals, including what are effectively price controls and additional subsidies to drive housing costs up. He also discusses what proved to be a great week for gold, with the metal finishing the week above $2500.

License to Kill: How Occupational Licensing Stifles the Economy

Imagine a world where you need government permission to braid hair, paint walls, or even arrange flowers. This isn’t a dystopian novel—it’s the reality for millions of American workers trapped by excessive occupational licensing laws.

Populist “Kamalanomics” Will Make Inflation Even Worse

Unveiling her set of “populist” economic actions for her first 100 days in office, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has promised a slew of government interventions to ease economic pain for Americans. But, like all economic interventions, they’ll make the problem even worse, cutting out the free market’s natural balancing mechanisms in favor of central […]

Peter Schiff: The Fed Still isn’t Data-Driven

In this mid-week episode, Peter analyzes recent PPI and CPI reports, reiterates his September rate-hike prediction, and comments on the Tump-Musk X interview that garnered the country’s attention on Monday. He also diagnoses the source of high housing and education costs that have made the economy feel so brutal to everyday Americans.

CRE Doom Loop: Rate Cuts Can’t Fill Office Buildings

With the expectation of an interest rate cut soon, commercial real estate stocks are up. But while lower interest rates might kick the can down the road, they can’t fill empty office buildings — so they won’t end the post-COVID CRE doom loop that could trigger a banking meltdown.