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Industrial Demand for Silver on Pace to Set Record in 2023

Industrial demand for silver is expected to set a record in 2023. According to a forecast by Metal’s Focus in conjunction with the Silver Institute, industrial silver demand is on pace to rise by 8% to a record 632 million ounces.  Investment in photovoltaics, power grid, and 5G networks, along with growth in consumer electronics […]

The Fat Lady Hasn’t Sung a Note: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap November 17, 2023

Everybody seems convinced that the Federal Reserve has won the inflation fight, there will be no more interest rate hikes, and rate cuts are right around the corner. But as Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey reminds us, it’s not over until the fat lady sings. And she hasn’t sung a note. In this episode, […]

Q&A With Peter Schiff

From time to time, Peter Schiff hosts Q&A sessions with premium subscribers to his podcast covering a wide range of investing and economic topics. In this video clip, Peter publicly answers eight questions on gold, silver, and general investment strategies.

The Road to Prosperity Is Paved With Credit Cards? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Nov. 10, 2023

Mainstream pundits and government officials keep talking about the strong economy and resilient consumers while ignoring what’s driving them – borrowing. To listen to them, you would think the road to prosperity is paved with credit cards. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey breaks down the recent household debt data […]

Silver Demand in Three Key Sectors Expected to Nearly Double in the Next Decade

Silver demand for industrial applications, jewelry production and silverware fabrication is expected to nearly double over the next 10 years. According to a report by Oxford Economics commissioned by the Silver Institute, the demand in these three sectors is forecast to increase by 42% between 2023 and 2033.

Confidence Level Is Low! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Nov. 3, 2023

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he’s not confident interest rates are high enough to slay price inflation. He also said he’s not confident they aren’t. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey wonders out loud why we should have any confidence if Powell doesn’t. Along the way, he breaks […]

AI Boom Could Boost Demand for Precious Metals

The boom in AI could mean a boom in industrial demand for precious metals in 2024. Metals Focus, an independent precious metals research consultancy, released a note recently that said it expects the increased demand for chips powering AI technology to drive “widespread support for a range of precious metals bearing components.”

“Green Economy” Expected to Boost Silver Demand and Other Silver News

Silver is expected to play a significant role as the “green economy” evolves. The Silver Institute recently participated in a panel discussion titled “Silver’s Role in the Green Economy” at the London Bullion Market Association’s Global Precious Metals Conference in Barcelona, Spain. This is one of several silver-related stories in the latest edition of Silver News published by the […]

Navigating By Stars on a Cloudy Night: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Oct. 27, 2023

When it comes to economic data, context matters. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains how the Fed, many mainstream economists, and financial network talking heads get a lot wrong because of bad data, shoddy economic frameworks, and ignorance of history. Along the way, he covers the GDP and the […]

The Illusion of Prosperity: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Oct. 20, 2023

The economy is strong. The American consumer is resilient. Everything is great. At least that’s the mainstream narrative. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains why it’s all just an illusion of prosperity. Along the way, he covers the September retail sales data, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech […]