The Fed is Cutting. Why Are Mortgage Rates Going Up?
Powell is admitting that inflation is still too high, but the Fed still plans to cut interest rates by .25%. So why are mortgage rates going up?
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Powell is admitting that inflation is still too high, but the Fed still plans to cut interest rates by .25%. So why are mortgage rates going up?
On Wednesday, after the Fed’s 25 basis point rate reduction was announced, Peter appeared on Fox Business to give his initial analysis of the policy move. Peter starts the interview by criticizing Jerome Powell’s messaging, pointing out that Powell is overstating how hawkish he’s been on inflation.
On the special 1000th episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter tackles another week of economic data and, most importantly, the December FOMC meeting, in which another 25 basis point rate cut was announced. Peter spends the bulk of this episode discussing new ramifications for monetary policy and domestic politics, and he offers his analysis […]
This analysis takes the BLS inflation data and recalculates the percentage changes at the category level to get unrounded numbers. The total number ties to the BLS, but it gives more detail at the granular level.
In a recent discussion with Darcy Ungaro of The Everyday Investor, Peter challenged the widespread narratives surrounding government spending, the Fed’s 2% inflation target, and the policies that perpetuate these problems. Peter and Darcy highlight the underlying structural issues that plague the economy—massive government debt, intentional inflation, and a citizenry oblivious of the true cost […]
Jerome Powell recently told reporters that Bitcoin is “like gold—only digital.”
As prices rise and economic uncertainty becomes a daily reality, many Americans are left grappling with the question: how did we get here? With inflation eating away at purchasing power, the need for a sound monetary policy has never been more pressing. In these turbulent times, the insights of Nobel laureate Milton Friedman shine brightly. […]
On Tuesday, Peter joined Josh Jalinski on a live episode of the Financial Quarterback show. Taking questions from both Josh and listeners, Peter discusses several Bitcoin-related topics, Trump’s tariff proposals, and whether or not the government can ever be efficient.
On Wednesday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter tackles another round of economic data, critiques a recent interview with Jerome Powell, and circles back to criticism of his last podcast. He also calls out the unconstitutionality of the so-called “exit tax” and its abuse against political dissident Roger Ver.
The following analysis breaks down the Fed balance sheet in detail. It shows different parts of the balance sheet and how those amounts have changed. It also shows historical interest rate trends.
Politicians frequently lament inflation and blame it on greedy private actors. What they fail to mention is that they intentionally create inflation to avoid the purported perils of falling prices. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Peter Schiff or SchiffGold.