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Is Gold the Victim of too Much Bad News?

There is plenty of bad news out there. We have a trade war. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran and the US and Russia are high. Turkey is in the midst of a currency crisis that some fear will spread beyond that country’s borders. So, why aren’t people seeking safe haven and buying gold […]

Partying Like It’s 2007: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.17.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Peter Schiff: Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire

Turkey has been in the headlines over the last few weeks as a currency crisis has rocked that country. But as Peter Schiff pointed out in his most recent podcast, all of the things commentators are frying Turkey over are happening in the US as well. All of the criticism that is being leveled against […]

Gold in Tech: Thermal Camouflage

We continue to see amazing new technical applications for gold. Now scientists have used the yellow metal to develop thermal camouflage that can make a person invisible to night vision cameras. 

Focus on Fundamentals: Indian Gold Demand Surges in July

Gold imports into India jumped for the first time in seven months in July as jewelers replenished stocks. Indian gold purchases surged 44.2% year-on-year to 75 tons. India ranks as the number two consumer of gold in the world. According to a Reuters report, increased demand, “could support global prices,” which are struggling to hold ground in […]

Does Gold Still Matter? (Interview)

Does gold still matter? A lot of people dismiss gold and precious metals as irrelevant to the world monetary system. But how can money be irrelevant? Liechtenstein-based Incrementum AG managing partner Ronald-Peter Stöferle joined Mises Institute president Jeff Deist to talk about all things gold, including why it is still money and an important part of […]

Even the Mainstream Sees a Buying Opportunity in Gold

Gold has had a tough few months. A dollar rally and rising interest rates have weighed on the yellow metal, driving the price down nearly 8% over the last three months. But as Mike Maharrey pointed out on last week’s Friday Gold Wrap podcast, gold is on sale right now and that means a buying […]

Gold on Sale: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.27.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Peter Schiff Talks Yield Curves, Inflation and the Looming Recession

Last month, we reported that the global yield curve inverted, signaling the possibility of a looming recession. While narrowing to levels not seen since right before the 2008 financial crisis, the yield curve has not inverted in the US. In his most recent podcast, Peter Schiff said he doesn’t think it’s going to happen. He said […]

Focus on Fundamentals: Indian Gold Demand Expected to Surge in Second Half of 2018

Analysts expect demand for gold in India to surge in the second half of the year thanks to a good outlook for farmers. A good start to the rainy season along with higher minimum support (MSP) for summer crops should boost the gold trade, according to a report in the Economic Times of India. Analysts […]