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Freshly-confirmed U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently appeared on CBS News, declaring that President Trump aims to eliminate income taxes for Americans earning less than $150,000 per year. Lutnick touted Trump’s vision for tariffs to replace the revenue lost from this massive tax cut.
The latest S&P Global Flash US PMI Composite Output Index for March signaled a mixed economic outlook, rising to 53.5 from February’s 51.6. Stronger performance in services gave optimism, as the Flash US Services PMI Business Activity Index surged notably to 54.3, up from the prior month’s 51.0. However, manufacturing painted a different, troubling picture: […]
The CME Comex is the Exchange where futures are traded for gold, silver, and other commodities. The CME also allows futures buyers to turn their contracts into physical metal through delivery. You can find more detail on the CME here (e.g., vault types, major/minor months, delivery explanation, historical data, etc.).
In his latest podcast, Peter tackles the Fed’s recent decision to hold rates steady, criticizing Chair Jerome Powell for downplaying inflation risks and questioning the central bank’s logic behind future rate cuts. He also addresses the patterns of foreign central banks ditching U.S. Treasuries for gold, rising national debt burdens, and the dangerous misconception that […]
In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around 4.3% on Wednesday but signaled potential rate cuts later this year, highlighting policymakers’ growing concerns over slowing economic growth and persistent inflation pressures. Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that external economists have revised upward their estimates of a recession […]
Gold closed the week at $3,025 (+$40), while silver slid to $33.19 (-$0.70). Joel breaks it all down: Fed drama, Brazil’s bold rate hike, Powell vs. Trump, Canada’s confusion, and why Kentucky & Utah just became hard money heroes. Price action commentary starts at 14:22.
Last week Peter joined Tom Clougherty, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs, to discuss his unwavering view of free-market economics, the enduring threats from misguided government policies, and the urgent need for economic reform. Throughout the conversation, Peter and Tom highlight the consequences of central bank intervention, the artificial distortion of markets, and […]
Recent market turmoil has signaled a coming recession, and both sides of Washington, D.C. are already spinning narratives to blame their political enemies for the business cycle. As the economy shifts into recovery mode, remember that the establishment has no interest in actually addressing monetary expansion, the true cause of recessions.
In Sunday’s podcast, Peter dives into the historic developments in the precious metals market last week—including gold surpassing an unprecedented $3,000 per ounce. He also examines the implications of recent actions by global central banks, critiques the crypto investment mindset, and argues that the unfolding NASDAQ bear market signals bad news for Bitcoin.
In the wake of President Trump’s recent tariff policies, the American financial landscape has been thrown into turmoil. Investors and consumers alike are feeling the pinch as the stock market reels and recession fears loom. However, amidst this economic uncertainty, one asset class has emerged as a beacon of stability: precious metals, particularly gold.
On Tuesday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter Schiff tackles the chaotic state of the markets following another round of tariff increases from President Trump. Peter critiques the logic behind tariffs, examines the unraveling of consensus trades like the AI investment frenzy, and highlights potential pitfalls facing American investors who have placed misguided faith […]
