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The Fed Dramatically Slows the Pace of QT

The following analysis breaks down the Fed balance sheet in detail. It shows different parts of the balance sheet and how those amounts have changed. It also shows historical interest rate trends.

Seeking Refuge from Monetary Manipulation

Politicians frequently lament inflation and blame it on greedy private actors. What they fail to mention is that they intentionally create inflation to avoid the purported perils of falling prices. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Peter Schiff or SchiffGold.

Commercial Real Estate Bond Distress Reaches Record High

From the national debt to negative jobs reports, data has been piling up that suggests America’s economic bubble is ready to burst. Now, with the Fed’s most recent round of rate cuts moving through the economy, fault lines are appearing in the commercial real estate sector. The following article was originally published by the Mises […]

Schiff vs. Breedlove: Gold will Thrive in a Digital Future

Last week, Peter participated in a Zerohedge debate moderated by Keith Knight (who also interviewed Peter recently). He faced off against Bitcoin advocate Robert Breedlove on his show, “What is Money?”  Peter and Robert discuss the future use cases of Bitcoin and gold, the philosophy and economics behind money, and what it would take for […]

With or Without Tariffs, the USD is a Ponzi

With soaring deficits, soaring debt, and interest payments that can only be made by issuing a debt-based currency on which even more interest will be due, the USD can only possibly be described as an elaborate nation-state level bankster Ponzi scheme. 

Schiff w/ Knight: Why Does the Economy Crash?

Peter recently appeared on the Don’t Tread on Anyone podcast hosted by Keith Knight, a heavy hitter in the libertarian space. Keith and Peter discuss one of Peter’s books, How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes. Their conversation covers the pillars of Austrian Business Cycle Theory, the ethics of regulation, and a whole host […]

Inflation: Savior of the Rich

Whenever someone puts forward an idea for shrinking the federal budget, one of the first objections is that it will harm the poorest citizens most. Welfare spending, and other means of support are a massive part of the government budget, yet it doesn’t take a lot of insight to see that the government gives even […]

The Cantillon Effect Explained: Why Inflation Helps the State at Your Expense

The Cantillon Effect, named after 18th-century economist Richard Cantillon, describes the way newly created money flows through an economy, affecting different sectors and social classes unevenly. When a central bank like the Federal Reserve injects new money into the economy—often through measures like quantitative easing or low interest rates—this money doesn’t distribute itself evenly. Instead, […]

How Trump Defied the DC Establishment Once More

Donald Trump’s decisive victory came as a surprise for many on the left and in the media class. As many speculate on what the future holds for Trump’s second term, it’s worth revisiting why his campaign and message were so successful on election day.  The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The […]

Schiff on Corner Office: Bitcoin is a Sideshow

Earlier this week, Peter joined Rachel Lee on her show, The Corner Office, for an interview on President-elect Trump’s campaign strategies, the nation’s debt-driven economy, and Peter’s predictions for the future of precious metals. They also discuss Trump’s inconsistent views on crypto, the hidden costs of tariffs, and the fate of the dollar, cautioning that […]