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Imprimis and the Danger of Price Controls

50 years ago, Hillsdale College released the first in a series of mailed pamphlets. At the time they could have no idea about how much this publicity arm of the college would grow in the future, or the amount of public discourse it would cause. Imprimis’ has become one of the most widely circulated academic […]

Peter Schiff: The Markets See Stagflation

On Sunday’s podcast, Peter recaps the economic excitement from the tail of last week and the weekend. He starts by analyzing the market’s downturn from Friday and then proceeds to cover more government waste, global interest rates, and the Fed’s policy path moving forward into 2025. He concludes by discussing the legacy of his late […]

Peter Schiff: Hot CPI Sends Gold Higher

On Wednesday evening, Peter took to his podcast to cover the week’s big economic headline: inflation is still running hot. In this episode he covers this week’s alarming CPI figures and the political fallout they caused. These metrics highlight just how unprepared Powell and the Fed are for coming stagflation.

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. 

Peter Schiff: The Smart Money Wants Gold

On Friday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter picks up where he last left off– President Trump’s wild trade policy. He touches on everything from tariff threats and the Fed’s inability to combat stagflation, to the dubious nature of job data and the absurdity of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund—all while warning investors about […]

If We Have a Strong Economy, Why Are Americans Struggling?

The 10-year treasury yield rocketed up to near 5%, and analysts say it’s because the economy is strong despite higher inflation. But if the economy is so strong, why are Americans so indebted, cash-poor, and desperate?

The Fed is Cutting. Why Are Mortgage Rates Going Up?

Powell is admitting that inflation is still too high, but the Fed still plans to cut interest rates by .25%. So why are mortgage rates going up?

Schiff w/ David Lin: Trump Must Slash Spending

On Monday, Peter appeared again on The David Lin Report to discuss fallout from the election, Trump’s tariff proposals, and recent news from the monetary policy space. Peter offers measured criticism of Trump’s economic agenda, arguing it won’t go far enough to reduce the national debt and deficit spending.

Peter Schiff: Powell Can’t Address Stagflation

On Friday, Peter capped off a very newsworthy week, in which the decisive Trump victory shocked the media class and another Fed rate cut was announced. Peter analyzes both events, arguing against the unbridled economic optimism of Trump’s supporters and criticizing Jerome Powell’s stance on Fed independence and his alarming lack of concern for a […]

Peter Schiff: The Data Says Stagflation

On Friday Peter capped off the week by discussing the latest round of troubling data. With the nonfarm payroll report coming in far below expectations, Peter elaborates on the predicament the Fed is in. With mounting political pressure and an election in mere days, how will the Fed possibly manage both inflation and a stagnating […]