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In his latest podcast from Wednesday night, Peter addresses the renewed buzz surrounding Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Peter argues that no matter how many cuts are made, the government’s nature ensures that fraud and abuse will persist. Without market forces exerting pressure on bureaucrats, the state has to reason to spend and […]
This week Peter appeared on the Palisades Gold Radio YouTube channel for an interview with host Tom Bodrovics. The duo cover a variety of topics, ranging from the definition of inflation and modern equity markets to economic developments in China and disruptions in the yen carry trade. For more of Peter’s analysis, check out his […]
With trade wars popping in and out of headlines during the Trump presidency, there are no guarantees when it comes to foreign exchange. As tariffs, bailouts, and central banks all affect exchange rates, it’s worth revisiting what causes the international economy to demand the almighty US dollar.
Elon Musk’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ignited fresh calls to verify the United States’ gold reserves, spotlighting a longstanding concern about government openness. Official estimates place America’s bullion at roughly 147.3 million ounces—worth nearly $300 billion at current valuations—safely housed at Fort Knox. However, no outside audit of these reserves has […]
Last week’s inflation data confirms what many economists have been saying for months: the Fed’s inflation target is not achievable anytime soon. In fact, many economic signals suggest the opposite: inflation is here to stay, and even the Fed realizes it.
Last week Peter joined Aaron Hoddinott on the Pinnacle Digest YouTube channel for an interview on Peter’s career, why the Fed can’t get anything right, the perennial gold vs. Bitcoin debate, and Aaron’s disagreements with Peter on the dollar. If you missed it, be sure to check out Peter’s podcast from Sunday!
Mounting economic uncertainties and persistent inflation are sending shockwaves through the global market, triggering a surge in demand for precious metals. As investors are seeking a safe haven, gold and silver are experiencing skyrocketing demand, leading to significant shifts in national reserves and logistical challenges in the precious metals market.
On Sunday, Peter revived his Sunday night podcast habit for a special President’s Day themed episode. In it he reflects on the character of George Washington and how far the country’s economic health has fallen since the founding of our country. President Trump can follow Washington’s example if he wants to get the country back […]
You might think that the price of physical gold and the performance of gold mining stocks should more or less always move together, since higher gold prices typically boost miners’ revenues. However, there are instances—like now—where physical gold prices surge while gold mining stocks stay flat or even decline. There are a lot of reasons […]
On Wednesday evening, Peter took to his podcast to cover the week’s big economic headline: inflation is still running hot. In this episode he covers this week’s alarming CPI figures and the political fallout they caused. These metrics highlight just how unprepared Powell and the Fed are for coming stagflation.
