Peter's Blog

Some commentators are of the view that one cannot trust the market economy, which is seen as inherently unstable. If left free, the market economy could lead to self-destruction. Hence, there is the need for the government and the central bank to manage the economy. It is held, in this framework, that successful management could be achieved […]

As warnings flash about the state of the economy, the Keynesians are out in full force to declare that falling aggregate demand is what causes recessions. The Austrian school can set the record straight. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Peter Schiff […]

Last week the Trump administration hinted at the possibility of new tariffs that would target the European Union and tech giant Apple. As the presidency continues to flip flop on this issue, American citizens should only conclude that the protectionist right is hopelessly deluded on trade.

In a recent interview with Todd Sachs of Sachs Realty, Peter breaks down the true origins of America’s economic imbalances, highlighting the disastrous role of the Federal Reserve and misguided government policy. He critiques popular political solutions like tariffs, sounds the alarm on the ongoing decline of the dollar, and explains why precious metals remain […]

As the stock market climbs out of its tariff-induced April slump, many are hailing the return of a strong economy. Investors should be wary of unbridled optimism, since the Fed is still liable to fire up the money printers.