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Posts Tagged: “debt crisis“

August 9, 2025 Guest Commentaries

Abolish the Bank of Portugal Before It Causes More Damage

Free-marketers are quick (and correct) to blame the Fed for America’s monetary troubles. But as bad as the Federal Reserve is, other countries, like Portugal, have corrupt central banks that rival the Fed in its corporatism, inflationism, and irresponsibility. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily […]

August 6, 2025 Original Analysis

Interest Rates Should Be Higher, Not Lower

Along with Trump, market watchers are salivating for rate cuts. But rates should be higher, not lower—and in a free market, they would be. In a free market, interest rates are determined by the supply and demand for credit. Savers provide capital (supply) while borrowers like businesses, consumers, and governments create demand. Rates would reflect […]

January 30, 2025 Peter's Podcast

Peter Schiff: The Fed is Ignoring Key Data

Shortly after yesterday’s FOMC announcement, Peter went live to unpack its aftermath. He criticizes the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady, offers insight into Jerome Powell’s press conference remarks, and skewers the notion that the Fed remains “apolitical.” Peter also addresses President Trump’s evolving commentary on oil prices and interest rate cuts as 2025’s […]

January 14, 2025 Guest Commentaries

Irresponsible Government Debt: The Catalyst for the Next Financial Crisis

History is replete with examples of major recessions that were ostensibly caused by mere asset bubbles, like subprime mortgages in 2008. The truth, however, is not so simple. In reality, these downturns are exacerbated and often triggered by disastrous government policy, namely excessive spending and the creation of perverse incentives.

December 28, 2024 Guest Commentaries

Is the Fed Loosening, Tightening, or Both? The Policy Paradox Unfolds

For the last two years, the media and establishment political class have claimed Fed policy has been sufficiently restrictive to tame inflation. But with Jerome Powell’s recent admission that inflation is higher than it should be, it’s clear that the Fed has not been hawkish enough. The following article was originally published by the Mises […]

November 13, 2024 Exploring Finance

Federal Budget: Trump Inherits an Absolute Fiscal Mess – $1.8T Annual Deficit

Federal Budget: Trump Inherits an Absolute Fiscal Mess – $1.8T Annual Deficit

November 7, 2024 Exploring Finance

Treasury Adds $1.1T of debt in last 4 months and $2T YTD

Current Trends The Treasury has still been issuing tons of short-term debt to finance exploding deficits. In the last 4 months, $1.1T in new debt has been added, with the vast majority being financed by debt maturing in less than 10 years. Over $400B has been debt maturing in less than 1 year. This will […]

November 1, 2024 Interviews

Schiff on CapitalCosm: The West Needs to Wake Up

On Thursday, Peter joined Danny at CapitalCosm for an interview. They explore several timely financial topics, including the unprecedented highs in gold prices and the corresponding drops in fiat currencies. Peter critiques the Federal Reserve’s policies and how they fostered America’s dependency on debt and fiat money. They also discuss BRICS countries’ move away from […]

November 1, 2024 Interviews

Schiff w/ Mitchell: Fed Policy is Backfiring 

Earlier this week, Peter joined Mark Mitchell on his podcast for a conversation on economics and monetary policy. They dive into the economic challenges facing the United States, focusing on structural issues like inflation, debt, and currency devaluation. Peter draws attention to the overlooked surge in gold prices, contrasting it with Bitcoin’s media spotlight, and […]

October 31, 2024 Interviews

Schiff on Reinvent Money: It’s Time for an Honest Default

Last week, Peter appeared for the second time on the Reinvent Money podcast with Paul Buitink. They discuss the rising tensions at the BRICS summit in Russia, highlighting the drive among member nations to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, which could drastically impact the American economy. He also weighed in on the Fed’s rate […]

October 31, 2024 Interviews

Schiff on Market Misbehavior: The Economy Needs Rehab

Last week, Peter was in New Orleans for the New Orleans Investment Conference, where he was a featured speaker. During the event, he also appeared on Market Misbehavior with David Keller to talk politics, monetary policy, and America’s future in a changing global landscape.