A Matter of Control: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap March 10, 2023

There has been a lot of talk about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) lately. Supporters tell you they will provide a safe, secure, convenient alternative to cash. But in this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs deeper and explains that CBDCs are actually about more government control. He also talks about how Jerome Powell talked and tanked the markets this week.

TOPICS COVERED

Jerome Powell performs “open-mouth” operations
Markets react to a hawkish Fed
What are central bank digital currencies?
The issue of control
Nigerians spurn government digital currency

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