Peter's Blog

Schiff on X: Stagflation is Monetary Kryptonite 

On Monday night, Peter went live on X Spaces to discuss both Bitcoin and gold’s recent price action and interact with his followers in a Q&A. He dissects the current state of the global economy, lambasts retail investors and Wall Street, and paints a dire picture of fiscal mismanagement. 

Jerome Powell Rejects CBDC, Has No Plans for Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a definitive statement during Tuesday’s Senate hearing, affirming that as long as he remains at the helm, the Fed will not develop its own digital currency. During his semiannual testimony on monetary policy and regulation, Powell was asked by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) if he would commit to forgoing […]

Elon Musk’s Misunderstanding of Money

For better or worse, Elon Musk has taken a liking to old Milton Friedman videos. On the good side, Musk has embraced Friedman’s distrust of government and money printing. Friedman, however, was no Rothbard regarding the consistent application of ethical and economic principles to the actions of the state. Despite Friedman’s compromises and error-ridden macroeconomic theorizing, there’s […]

Rising Long-Term Interest Rates: The Hidden Impact of High Time Preference

In the wake of last week’s FOMC meeting, it’s worth revisiting the economic function of interest rates, which guide economic activity in accordance with societal time preference. In order to suppress the natural rate of interest, central banks must resort to inflation.

Instead of a Bitcoin Reserve, Trump Should Talk a Gold Standard

Bitcoiners are salivating at the idea of the Trump administration pumping their holdings by declaring a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” where the government pledges to hold onto its current stash or, in another version, start buying more bitcoin and using it to pay down the debt. 

Why We Should Bank Free

Free banking is seen by many as something that should be left in 18th century Scotland. Free banking is where each bank issues their own note that is redeemable for a certain amount of a commodity, typically gold. The value of the note is determined by the assessed probability that that bank will indeed be […]

Peter Schiff: The Fed is Ignoring Key Data

Shortly after yesterday’s FOMC announcement, Peter went live to unpack its aftermath. He criticizes the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady, offers insight into Jerome Powell’s press conference remarks, and skewers the notion that the Fed remains “apolitical.” Peter also addresses President Trump’s evolving commentary on oil prices and interest rate cuts as 2025’s […]

Money Supply Grew by 4% in 2024

Money Supply is a very important indicator. It helps show how tight or loose current monetary conditions are regardless of what the Fed is doing with interest rates. Even if the Fed is tight, if Money Supply is increasing, it has an inflationary effect.

China Seeks to Steady the Yuan as Trump Takes Office

China’s central bank moved on multiple fronts this week and last in an effort to shore up its currency, the yuan, which has languished near a 16-month low relative to the dollar. Authorities announced plans to park more U.S. dollars in Hong Kong, increase offshore borrowing limits for companies, and cautioned investors against speculative activity. […]

Ending War by Ending the Fed: The Hidden Cost of Inflation

Critics of the Fed are well-versed in arguments against central banking. It enables reckless spending and creates monetary confusion, and it distorts prices for consumers. History also reveals another troubling result of central banking: more frequent and deadlier war.