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What Do You Mean “No Inflation?”

When the Fed launched its aggressive monetary policy in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, many free-market economists predicted it would result in massive price inflation. That never materialized. As a result, Keynesian economists like Paul Krugman love to finger-point and mock those who criticize easy money policies designed to “stimulate aggregate demand.” They […]

Who’s Next at the Fed & What of Inflation? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast Oct. 20, 2017

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.

Is Higher Inflation Really Bad for Gold?

News of hotter than expected inflation numbers caused gold to sell off Tuesday. The markets seem to think rising inflation is bullish for the dollar and bearish for gold. But is it really? Is higher inflation really bad for gold? As Peter Schiff points out in his latest podcast, this whole notion is rather absurd.

Is Silver Set to Soar?

Could silver be set to soar? Analysts Barron’s spoke with recently think so. An article published on the business journal’s website last week predicted the white metal will emerge as a winner for the second straight year. With a per-ounce price of $17.41 for silver futures as of Friday, analysts say the white metal is […]