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Peter Schiff Puts the UAW Strike in Its Economic Context

The United Auto Workers went on strike against the Big Three US automakers in Detroit last week. Peter Schiff went on Real America with Dan Ball to talk about the strike and how it might impact the US economy. Peter put the strike in the context of the current inflationary and high interest rate environment, […]

Peter Schiff: This Story Will Have a Tragic Ending

After the August CPI report showed price inflation heating up again thanks to rising gasoline prices, Peter Schiff appeared with Jesse Kelly on First TV to answer the question: where are we heading? Peter said this story is going to have a tragic ending.

Slow Burn: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast Sept. 15, 2023

The economy is in a slow burn. You can’t even see the flames. But you can smell whiffs of smoke every now and then if you’re paying attention. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey calls attention to that smoke with a breakdown of August’s CPI  and some other data that […]

US Government Runs Budget Surplus in August But It’s Not Really Good News

The federal government charted a surprising budget surplus in August. But don’t be fooled. The feds didn’t miraculously fix their deficit problem. The Biden administration continued to spend money at an unsustainable pace last month. The surplus was merely a function of the reversal of student loan forgiveness.

CPI Spiked Again in August Throwing Cold Water on Disinflation Narrative

About that disinflation… It was transitory. As we predicted, a jump in gasoline prices helped drive the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) higher, throwing cold water on the disinflation narrative.

The Federal Reserve Is Losing Money and You’re Going to Foot the Bill

The Federal Reserve is losing money. That means the American taxpayer is losing money. In most instances, a business bleeding red ink has a big problem and could ultimately go under. Not so for the Fed. In fact, losing money isn’t a problem for the central bank at all. But it is a big problem […]

Peter Schiff: We’re Living on Borrowed Time! (Interview)

Peter Schiff recently appeared on Nino’s Corner with David Nino Rodriguez to talk about the trajectory of the economy. Peter explained why the dollar is doomed to crash and what we can do to prepare. He also emphasized that the powers that be have managed to kick the can down the road for a lot […]

Peter Schiff: Fed Money Magicians Running Out of Rabbits

Most people think everything is fine. The Fed is getting inflation under control and soon they’ll be able to cut interest rates, keeping the economy from falling into a deep recession. In his podcast, Peter Schiff poured cold water on this narrative. He explains why the Fed won’t be able to repeat the magic it […]

Silver Whipsawed

Gold and silver prices fell this week in light trade, with US markets closed on Monday for Labor Day. In European trade this morning, gold was at $1925, down $15 from last Friday’s close, and silver was at $23.05, down $1.10.

Fed Up! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Sept. 8, 2023

We’re fed up — fed up with the Federal Reserve. After all, it is the engine that drives the biggest government in history. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains what the Fed is, how it came to be, and how it enables reckless government borrowing and spending. He also […]