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Schiff on Wealthion: Prepare for a Return to QE
Peter recently joined Anthony Scaramucci for an interview on Speak Up, a YouTube show hosted on the Wealthion channel. The duo discuss Jerome Powell’s recent statement, pointing out the dissonance between his assertions and reality. Peter also predicts a return to QE-like monetary policy, noting that a recent surge in long term interest rates will […]

Peter Schiff: World’s Central Banks are Starting Inflation Again
On Friday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter dives into a week of new inflation data. He calls out the shaky foundations of the so-called “strong” economy, criticizes foreign central bank policy, and explains how inflation masks the benefits of economic growth.

What does MV = PQ Mean for America?
As prices rise and economic uncertainty becomes a daily reality, many Americans are left grappling with the question: how did we get here? With inflation eating away at purchasing power, the need for a sound monetary policy has never been more pressing. In these turbulent times, the insights of Nobel laureate Milton Friedman shine brightly. […]

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 […]

Money Supply Growth Continues to Accelerate
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.

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 […]

Peter Schiff: Trump’s Tax Cuts Aren’t Enough
On Friday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter discusses rising bond yields, government debt, and the economic implications of recent fiscal policies. He critiques the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency,” a recent proposal for the government to load up on Bitcoin, and President-elect Trump’s economic rhetoric. Peter also argues that, despite the Fed’s failure […]

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, […]

Why Congress Should Remove Jerome Powell
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under increased scrutiny after he recently admitted to having no plan in place to address stagflation. Despite the Fed’s supposed independence, it’s time for liberty-minded politicians to disempower Powell and his inflationist counterparts. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect […]