A Big Disconnect: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast May 12, 2023
The CPI data for April came out this week. The mainstream spin was that it was more good news for the Fed’s inflation fight. But the actual data tells a different story. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the CPI report and the disconnect between the mainstream narrative and reality. He also highlights some interesting Q1 gold demand numbers.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- What drives mainstream media narratives?
- The mainstream spin on the April CPI report
- The actual CPI data
- Market reaction
- The Fed’s conundrum
- Physical gold demand in Q1
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SHOW NOTES
The CPI is Two Months Away From Bottoming Before the Next Leg Up
Physical Gold Investment Up 5% in First Quarter
Credit Card Debt Surges Again in March Despite High Interest Rates
The Money Supply Has Plummeted in the Biggest Drop Since the Great Depression
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