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Peter Schiff’s Encounter with Ben Bernanke (Audio)

On his Friday podcast, Peter Schiff told the story of his encounter with Ben Bernanke at the SALT Conference last week. He managed to snap a photo with the former Federal Reserve Chairman, which you can see here. Peter first discusses the latest economic data, then starts talking about Bernanke at 13:30.

Peter Schiff to Bernanke: “I’m Your Biggest Critic”

Peter Schiff spoke briefly with Ben Bernanke at the SkyBridge Alternatives (SALT) Conference yesterday. Approaching the former Federal Reserve Chairman, Peter warned, “In full disclosure, I’m your biggest critic.” Bernanke didn’t miss a beat: “You have a lot of competition.”

Gold Will Go Ballistic When Markets Realize the Fed Has No Exit Strategy (Audio)

Chris Waltzek of GoldSeek Radio interviewed Peter Schiff last week. They discussed the future of the US dollar and the price of gold. What’s really holding gold back is not just the strong dollar, but the idea that the Fed is going to be raising interest rates. It’s the fear of higher rates that is […]

Economic Cheerleading: The Latest Excuses from the Fed (Video)

Peter Schiff shares his thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s meeting that concluded yesterday. He also takes a look at the official first quarter GDP figure, explaining the misleading data behind it.

The Moral Hazards of Public Debt and How to Save Yourself

In the second part of his interview with the Daily Bell, Peter Schiff discusses the economic dilemmas of Greece and the eurozone. He warns that the United States faces the same moral hazard of massive public debts that will be impossible to repay. Peter believes the Federal Reserve and American government will resort to currency […]

Economic Fact & Fiction: Disney World & Paul Krugman (Audio)

Peter Schiff just returned from a family vacation and starts his latest podcast by discussing his observations about Disney World. He goes on to review the latest economic data. Finally, Peter picks apart Paul Krugman’s latest commentary, which is largely a response to German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble’s rational, conservative economic advice.

The Fed’s Dangerous Trickle-Down Monetary Policy

The Daily Bell interviewed Peter Schiff last week and published the first half of their conversation yesterday. Peter explained why the United States economy isn’t recovering and why he blames the Federal Reserve. Peter also answered a slew of other questions. Does Janet Yellen know that the Fed’s monetary policies have been destructive, or is […]

Bad Weather Over, but Bad Economic News Keeps Coming (Audio)

Currency traders have been blaming the weak first quarter GDP on poor weather. Peter Schiff argues that they’re going to have to start looking for new excuses, because April data is starting to trickle in and it doesn’t look good at all.

China Finally Stops Fighting the Stock Market

China’s gold demand has exploded in the last few years as the Chinese government continued to liberalize its domestic gold market. Last year, foreign banks were given gold import licenses for the first time, and China opened a handful of new gold exchanges. However, China’s economic evolution stretches well beyond precious metals, as the West […]

Greece May Adopt Drachma; US Already Has – Gold Videocast

One proposed solution to Greece’s European debt problem is for the Mediterranean country to abandon the euro and resurrect its old currency, the drachma. In his April Gold Videocast, Peter Schiff explains why a new drachma would be ideal for Greek politicians, but a disaster for Greek citizens and creditors. Peter also reveals why the […]