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Jerome Powell Rejects CBDC, Has No Plans for Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a definitive statement during Tuesday’s Senate hearing, affirming that as long as he remains at the helm, the Fed will not develop its own digital currency. During his semiannual testimony on monetary policy and regulation, Powell was asked by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) if he would commit to forgoing […]

Elon Musk’s Misunderstanding of Money

For better or worse, Elon Musk has taken a liking to old Milton Friedman videos. On the good side, Musk has embraced Friedman’s distrust of government and money printing. Friedman, however, was no Rothbard regarding the consistent application of ethical and economic principles to the actions of the state. Despite Friedman’s compromises and error-ridden macroeconomic theorizing, there’s […]

New Chinese Policy Opens the Door for Insurers to Invest in Gold 

A groundbreaking pilot program in China now allows 10 major insurance companies—including PICC Property & Casualty and China Life Insurance—to allocate up to 1% of their assets to gold bullion. This policy, effective last Friday, translates into a potential investment pool of nearly 200 billion yuan (approximately $27.4 billion), according to Minsheng Securities. The move […]

Schiff on Mining Network: Bitcoin is a Zero-Sum Game

Last week, Peter joined Dominic Frisby and Michael Oliver- both big names in the alternative finance space– for a spirited discussion on the merits of gold and Bitcoin. Hosted by the Mining Network, this webinar captures the common ground and stark disagreements held by each participant. This debate is especially relevant given gold’s surge to […]

Peter Schiff: Don’t Wait for $3,000 to Buy Gold

Last night, Peter took to YouTube for a special livestream on gold’s recent price action and a few headlines from early this week. He argues the mainstream media and retail investors seem to have lost sight of the metal’s explosive potential. While everyone else is busy hyping Bitcoin, the smart money is piling into gold, […]

Schiff w/ Kalbarczyk: Trump Won’t Fix the Economy

On Friday, Peter joined Artur Kalbarczyk for a wide-ranging conversation about the Federal Reserve’s next moves, the “time bomb” of U.S. government debt, and why he believes inflation will keep surging in 2025. Despite market expectations that the Fed will leave rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting, Peter sees plenty of monetary danger on the […]

Ending War by Ending the Fed: The Hidden Cost of Inflation

Critics of the Fed are well-versed in arguments against central banking. It enables reckless spending and creates monetary confusion, and it distorts prices for consumers. History also reveals another troubling result of central banking: more frequent and deadlier war.

Gold Gets Boost From Dollar Instability, Faltering Bond Prices

In recent months, the financial landscape has witnessed a notable shift in the relationship between bond yields and gold prices. As bond yields falter and economic uncertainties loom, gold is once again emerging as an asset of stability for investors seeking refuge from market volatility. This resurgence of interest in gold reflects a broader trend […]

Jerome Powell Has a Dream: Control Inflation

A recent article in the New York Times is reassuring. It assures us that while the recent CPI print showed inflation was running hot, not to worry! When measured in terms of “core” inflation, which “gives us a better idea of the underlying trend,” inflation actually isn’t so bad. And that underlying trend requires that […]

States Move to Fortify Precious Metals Policies

Legislators in Virginia and Wyoming are taking steps to safeguard gold and silver ownership as part of a broader effort to help citizens preserve their wealth against a weakening dollar. In Virginia, House Bill 2336—introduced by Del. Amanda Batten (96-R)—would extend the state’s sales tax exemption on precious metals purchases until 2032. Currently, Virginia’s exemption […]