Lies and Statistics: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast Dec. 9, 2022
Mark Twain once said there are lies, damn lies, and statistics. The government excels in all three. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey digs into the recent jobs data. He reveals that the numbers just don’t add up and explains why the labor market might not be as awesome as the mainstream keeps telling you. He also talks about the newest data on central bank gold buying.
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Why Do You Say the CPI Understates Inflation
Jobs Report: Not Strong Enough to Prevent a Soft Pivot
Peter Schiff: More Economic Data Confirms a Recession
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