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GDP’s Hidden Flaws: How Spending Metrics Distort Economic Reality

As warning signs of recession grow, the political class will increasingly point to misleading statistics as proof of their competency. The most popular economic aggregate, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), is worth nuancing.

Foreign Investment—Boon or Bane for America’s Economy?

In the aftermath of “Liberation Day,” it’s clear America is suffering from a resurgence of protectionism. As policymakers like Peter Navarro increasingly have the public’s ear, it’s necessary to dispel their fallacious reasoning.

Schiff w/ Burack: Brace for 2008 2.0

Last week, Peter joined Jason Burack on the “Wall Street for Main Street” podcast to warn listeners that the U.S. economy is teetering on the edge of a significant financial crisis, potentially dwarfing the 2008 recession. During the discussion, Peter outlines how economic mismanagement, escalating inflation, and global de-dollarization are intensifying America’s fiscal woes, with […]

Peter Schiff: America’s Economy Is a House of Cards

In a recent podcast appearance with Glenn Diesen, Peter makes a compelling case regarding the fragile state of the American economy, highlighting the unsustainable reliance on monetary inflation, trade deficits, and artificially low interest rates. He contrasts the challenging road ahead for America against the comparatively smoother transition other parts of the world might experience […]

Peter Schiff: Tariffs Trigger Looming Financial Crisis

Peter returned to the mic Friday to examine the latest fallout from Trump’s trade policy. He decodes the so-called “Liberation Day” rhetoric used by the administration, reiterates the unintended economic consequences of protectionist measures, and warns that the United States might soon face an unprecedented financial crisis. Peter also discusses practical financial strategies, urging listeners […]

Schiff on Kitco News: The Dollar Bubble Just Burst

In an interview last week on Kitco News, Peter joined Jeremy Szafron to offer his latest insights into the unraveling U.S. economy, surging gold prices, and rapid inflationary pressures. Peter explains the Fed’s precarious position, the imminent threat of a U.S.-centric financial crisis, and why he thinks we’ve already entered serious economic decline, despite the […]

Federal Budget: Q1 2025 – DOGE has not Moved the Needle

Federal Budget The Federal Government publishes the spending and revenue numbers on a monthly basis. The charts and tables below give an in depth review of the Federal Budget, showing where the money is coming from, where it is going to, and the surplus or deficit. The government fiscal year closes at the end of […]

Gold is a Safe Haven From Trumpenomics

Global financial markets have been rocked by the introduction of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, causing widespread disruption and uncertainty. As these tariffs have tanked $2.4 trillion in market value, investors scrambled to protect their assets, leading to a profit-taking gold sell-off. But gold is still the ultimate safe haven asset even as it sees a […]

Schiff vs. Morrison: Tariffs Will Hurt Americans, Not China

In a recent debate hosted by Zero Hedge and George Gammon, Peter Schiff engages in a pointed discussion on tariffs, trade deficits, and their implications for the American economy. Facing off against the pro-tariff Spencer Morrison, Peter highlights the misguided nature of tariffs, the detrimental impact they have on domestic manufacturing, and warns of severe […]

Caution Ahead: The ECB’s Digital Euro is On Its Way

With Europe reeling from Trump’s trade war and discussions already underway for expanding European debt, the continent is seeking to reduce its dependence on the United States. The next step in the EU’s expansion of power? A digital euro.