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Can Jerome Powell Bully Inflation? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap March 25, 2021

The Fed threw a pretty weak first punch at inflation with a quarter-point interest rate hike last week. But Fed Chair Jerome Powell followed up with some tough talk this week. The question is what will he do when the economy punches him in the face? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, […]

Jerome Powell the Tough Guy?

Suddenly, Fed chair Jerome Powell is a tough guy. Is he though? Earlier this week, Powell delivered what Reuters called “his most muscular speech to date” on the battle against inflation.

Peter Schiff: Fake CPI Is Only Going to Get Higher

Peter Schiff recently appeared on Kitco News with David Lin to talk about inflation and the Fed’s attempt to get it under control. Peter said there is no getting inflation under control. It’s already worse than anybody thinks. And it’s only going to get higher.

Peter Schiff: This “Everything Is Great” Attitude Can’t Last Forever

Despite rising interest rates and more hawkish talk from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, the stock markets keep pushing upward. Everybody seems to think the Fed has things under control and everything will be just fine. In his podcast, Peter explained why this “everything is great” attitude will have to come to an end.

Americans Are Buying A Lot — Of Inflation

Retail sales have gone up to start the year as Americans keep spending. But what are they buying? Inflation. American consumers are spending hand-over-fist in an effort to keep up with surging prices.

Peter Schiff: The Fed Will Raise Rates… Until It Can’t

After going from not even thinking about thinking about raising interest rates, to thinking about it, to talking about it, the Fed finally got around to raising rates last week. Peter Schiff called it the most anticipated and probably the least significant rate hike ever. So, what’s next? In his podcast, Peter said the Fed […]

Too Little Too Late: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast March 18, 2022

The Fed launched its much-anticipated war on inflation this week. It wasn’t much of a first strike. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the Fed meeting and what might come next. He also touches on the possibility of a “petroyuan.”

Some Bad Ideas Just Won’t Die

This may be the dumbest thing you read today. Not my words, but this CNN article I’m about to tell you about.

Peter Schiff: The Most Anticipated and Least Significant Rate Hike Ever

The Federal Reserve wrapped up its March meeting, delivering a 25 basis-point interest rate hike in the face of a 7.9% CPI. Peter Schiff called it the most anticipated and probably the most meaningless rate hike in history.

More Inflation Coming Down the Pike; Producer Prices Up Big Again

In another sign that the inflation train is far from running out of steam, producer prices were up big again in February. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand surged 0.8% month on month. This was close to the expectation. The annual increase in producer prices came in at 10%, tying the all-time record.