Skip to main content

Peter's Blog

Get the latest headlines, market analysis, and original content from SchiffGold.

Posts Tagged: “government debt“

October 6, 2026 ・Peter's Podcast

Peter Schiff: Washington is Screwing the Taxpayer

In his latest podcast, Peter walks through a string of warning signs flashing across the American economy, from a bond market running out of patience to consumers burning through savings just to keep up with the cost of living. He connects these dots to the tariff debate, showing who really foots the bill, and closes […]

September 18, 2026 ・Peter's Podcast

Peter Schiff: The Fed’s Hike is a Bluff

In his post-FOMC podcast, Peter breaks down the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike and explains why the modest move signals much bigger economic problems ahead. He connects the dots between runaway fiscal policy, rising interest rates, and the political theater surrounding Donald Trump’s threats against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, all while warning listeners that crypto […]

September 17, 2026 ・Interviews

Schiff on Trading Trends: America’s Debt Bomb is About to Go Off

Peter recently joined the “Trading Trends” podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about America’s deteriorating fiscal position, the enduring appeal of gold, and why he remains bearish on Bitcoin. He also touches on why the dollar continues to attract capital despite its obvious flaws, and lays out how the ongoing conflict with Iran reveals cracks in […]

September 15, 2026 ・Interviews

Schiff on VRIC Media: The Dollar Crisis is Here

Last week, Peter sat down with Darrell from VRIC Media to discuss the Fed’s credibility problem, the true costs of tariffs and war, and why he believes gold’s historic rise is only getting started. He walks through the disconnect between the Fed’s rhetoric and its actions, the hidden costs of foreign intervention, and the looming […]

September 11, 2026 ・Interviews

Schiff on CapitalCosm: Debt, the Dollar, and the Inflation Election

On Thursday, Peter joined host Danny on CapitalCosm to unpack the deepening cracks in the US debt market and what they mean for the dollar, oil, and the political landscape heading into 2026. He walks through weak Treasury demand, the fragile yen carry trade, and why “growing our way out of debt” remains a fantasy, […]

September 8, 2026 ・Peter's Podcast

Peter Schiff: Tariffs, Fake Data, and the Fed’s Coming Inflation Trap

In his latest episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter returns to Puerto Rico to dismantle the government’s economic reporting system, expose the contradictions in Trump’s pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve, and share a personal story that reveals the hidden costs of tariffs. He closes with a historical parallel that shows just how absurd […]

July 23, 2026 ・Original Analysis

Stakes Higher Than Finance: Shylock and the Central Bank

The dramatic heart of the play, Merchant of Venice, centers around a deal that turns a bad financial decision into a matter much more serious than money. In a situation where the titular merchant, Antonio, seeks to help out a friend in a time of social need, Shylock the moneylender gives him a loan of […]

July 17, 2026 ・Original Analysis

Why Local Governments Can’t Stop The Spend

50 of the 75 largest US cities are currently operating with budget deficits. While 100% of American Federal Governments are operating with a budget deficit, the Federal Government faces constant scrutiny, but these cities avoid scrutiny even while in close proximity to the communities they overspend for. It would be far easier for people to […]

July 16, 2026 ・Exploring Finance

Government Spending has Increased 89% since 2016 to $7.2T

Federal Budget The Federal Government publishes the spending and revenue numbers on a monthly basis. The charts and tables below give an in depth review of the Federal Budget, showing where the money is coming from, where it is going to, and the surplus or deficit. The government fiscal year closes at the end of […]

May 27, 2026 ・Interviews

Schiff on Kitco News: Cheap Debt Today, Pain Tomorrow

On Tuesday, Peter appeared on Kiko News to warn that markets and the public are underestimating how costly the United States’ borrowing binge will become. He walks through bond market complacency, rising consumer inflation expectations, the danger that foreign creditors may stop funding the deficit, and how politics has dulled fiscal accountability. He also points […]

April 14, 2026 ・Exploring Finance

Federal Deficit: TTM Interest Expense Exceeds $1T

Federal Budget The Federal Government publishes the spending and revenue numbers on a monthly basis. The charts and tables below give an in-depth review of the Federal Budget, showing where the money is coming from, where it is going to, and the surplus or deficit. The government fiscal year closes at the end of September, […]