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Gold is a Safe Haven From Trumpenomics

Global financial markets have been rocked by the introduction of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, causing widespread disruption and uncertainty. As these tariffs have tanked $2.4 trillion in market value, investors scrambled to protect their assets, leading to a profit-taking gold sell-off. But gold is still the ultimate safe haven asset even as it sees a […]

Schiff vs. Morrison: Tariffs Will Hurt Americans, Not China

In a recent debate hosted by Zero Hedge and George Gammon, Peter Schiff engages in a pointed discussion on tariffs, trade deficits, and their implications for the American economy. Facing off against the pro-tariff Spencer Morrison, Peter highlights the misguided nature of tariffs, the detrimental impact they have on domestic manufacturing, and warns of severe […]

Will Trump Dismantle the Fed or Seize the Reins?

President Trump’s recent tariff overhaul is connected in part to his desire for the Fed to start cutting interest rates. As Trump and DOGE reign in the independence of certain executive agencies, some are questioning how far they’ll go to implement their preferred monetary policy.

Schiff on Soar Financially: Tariffs Spell Economic Pain

On a recent appearance on the Soar Financially YouTube channel, Peter discusses Trump’s tariffs, currency concerns, and the shaky state of the U.S. economy. Peter explains why tariffs won’t revive U.S. manufacturing, warns of worsening damage from a weakening dollar, and advises investors to recognize the ominous signs pointing toward a bear market.

Peter Schiff: Tariffs Are a Tax on Americans

In Friday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter delivers a sobering analysis of “Liberation Day,” exposing the false promises behind Trump’s protectionist measures and their immediate impact on American stocks. He sheds light on the constitutional issues around tariffs, their economic implications, and highlights the urgent need for fiscal responsibility and government spending cuts.

Surging Trade Deficit Likely to Reverse in the Months Ahead

The Trade Deficit is one of the two components of the twin deficits; the other being the federal budget deficit which was last reviewed in January. The trade deficit used to be a number that received a ton of attention in the 1980s and 1990s because it was determined to be a strong gauge of […]

Peter Schiff: Stagflation is Here and the Fed is Clueless

In Sunday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter tackles the misguided optimism of the Federal Reserve, the dangers of escalating tariffs, and the troubling signs of entrenched stagflation. Peter takes a critical view of Jerome Powell’s policies, scrutinizes the logic behind rate cuts amidst ongoing inflation, and warns investors that Bitcoin will continue to […]

Can Tariffs and DOGE Eliminate the Income Tax?

Freshly-confirmed U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently appeared on CBS News, declaring that President Trump aims to eliminate income taxes for Americans earning less than $150,000 per year. Lutnick touted Trump’s vision for tariffs to replace the revenue lost from this massive tax cut.

Flash PMI Data: Manufacturing Struggles

The latest S&P Global Flash US PMI Composite Output Index for March signaled a mixed economic outlook, rising to 53.5 from February’s 51.6. Stronger performance in services gave optimism, as the Flash US Services PMI Business Activity Index surged notably to 54.3, up from the prior month’s 51.0. However, manufacturing painted a different, troubling picture: […]

Comex Delivery Volumes Remain at Very High Levels

The CME Comex is the Exchange where futures are traded for gold, silver, and other commodities. The CME also allows futures buyers to turn their contracts into physical metal through delivery. You can find more detail on the CME here (e.g., vault types, major/minor months, delivery explanation, historical data, etc.).