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Gold began dipping before the election on November 5th, and with Trump’s win, it has crashed even further. We know that Trump wants a strong US dollar, so does his victory spell trouble for the yellow metal?
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, 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, […]
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, his proposed trade policies have reignited concerns about the economic impact of tariffs on American consumers. Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs of up to 20% on all imports and a staggering 60% on Chinese goods. While he claims these measures will stimulate […]
Gold closed this week at $2,562 (down $123 since last week) and silver at $30.23 (down $1.20). Joel discusses recent price action, recent USD gains, and why Trump faces a terrible dilemma around inflation.
Donald Trump’s decisive victory came as a surprise for many on the left and in the media class. As many speculate on what the future holds for Trump’s second term, it’s worth revisiting why his campaign and message were so successful on election day. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The […]
Earlier this week, Peter joined Rachel Lee on her show, The Corner Office, for an interview on President-elect Trump’s campaign strategies, the nation’s debt-driven economy, and Peter’s predictions for the future of precious metals. They also discuss Trump’s inconsistent views on crypto, the hidden costs of tariffs, and the fate of the dollar, cautioning that […]
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 […]
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.
Federal Budget: Trump Inherits an Absolute Fiscal Mess – $1.8T Annual Deficit
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 […]
