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SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastHelicopter Money Is Coming: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.25.2025In this week's full episode, gold fell $15 to $3,220 and silver slipped $0.26 to $32.19, as markets trembled, volatility surged, and the Fed is starting up the choppers for a new wave of money mania. ⏰Times 00:00 Intro 00:15 The Choppers are BACK 03:08 Gold Goes Down 03:30 Biggest Market Indicators 06:00 Bitcoin nears $100K 08:00 Musk Retreats from Doge as Tesla Get Wrecked 09:45 Update on Tariffs 11:30 Trump and Powell Make Up 13:00 Price Action Commentary 15:00 100:1 Gold-Silver Ratio 16:15 Upcoming Events 17:20 Jingle 💡Quote "The issue is always the same: the government or the market. There is no third solution.” – Ludwig von Mises 🟨Connect SchiffGold on Instagram: www.instagram.com/schiffgoldnews SchiffGold on Twitter...2025-04-2620 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGood Friday Highlights: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.18.2025In this week's mini episode, Joel gives the key numbers: gold closed at about $3,330, up $100. Silver closed at $32.55, up $0.10. This week saw a new all-time high for gold ($3,358 on Thursday), frail manufacturing numbers and mounting pressure on Fed Chair Powell. ⏰Headlines - Dollar Index stands at 99.13 - VIX fear gauge at 29.65 - Empire State Manufacturing Index at -8.1 - White House announces 245% tariff on China - Powell emphasizes Fed caution - Philly Fed Manufacturing Index at -26.4 (vs. 2.2 forecast) - ECB cuts rates on Thursday for third time this year (now 2.25%) 💡Quote "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord...2025-04-1803 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Jumps $200: Is This A New Era? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.11.2025Gold surged to $3,235, climbing nearly $200 since last week, while silver, the "sleeping dragon," woke up to $32.45, up over $2.50. Is this a new era of growth for precious metals? Joel breaks down how the dollar’s decline and market turmoil set the stage for a golden opportunity. Price action commentary starts at 12:15. ⏰Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:45 Key prices 03:20 This week's events 6:55 Trump pulling back tariffs 07:45 The White House's economic whitewashing 08:45 Why JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon fears recession 11:00 Fed presidents poised to cut interest rates 12:15 Gold and silver market commentary 14:50 Looking ahead 16:50 Gold:Silver Ratio Jingle 💡Quote Of The Week "I do not think i...2025-04-1219 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastAn Absolutely Tarrifying Week: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.04.2025This week gold held the line at $3,040 (-$45), while silver sank to $29.70 (-$4.35). This week Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs tank $2.4 trillion in market value, China hit back hard, and Buffett bled billions. Joel explains why the golden age of metals might just be beginning. Price action commentary starts at 10:35. ⏰Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:33 Market Overview and Economic Indicators 03:23 Liberation Day 05:43 Market Reactions and Investor Sentiment 10:35 Gold and silver market Commentary 14:46 Gold:Silver Ratio 16:58 Looking Ahead 💡Quote Of The Week "Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living...2025-04-0419 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastTariffs Trigger Gold Explosion: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.28.2025📰Summary Gold surged to $3,085 (+$60), silver jumped to $34.15 (+$1.34), but is the silver squeeze real or fantasy? Joel digs in: Trump’s explosive tariffs, Kentucky’s stunning veto override, Fed folding rumors, GameStop’s bizarre Bitcoin bet, and why the economy is quietly cracking. Price action commentary starts at 13:22. ⏰Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Price Update 01:50 Gold and Silver Prices 02:30 Key Economic Indicators 04:20 Kentucky Governor VETOS Gold 07:20 GameStop CRASHES, plans $1.3B Bitcoin buy 08:30 Warnings from Fed-Ex and CBO 10:30 Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs 13:40 In-Depth Price Commentary 15:30 Silver Squeeze 2.0 23:00 What to Look Out For Next week 💡Quote Of The Week "Because gold is honest money it is disliked by...2025-03-2823 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Soars, Eagles Drop: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.21.2025📰Summary 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. ⏰Chapters/Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro and Price Update 00:01:13 Key Economic Indicators 00:1:52 Central Banks react EVERYWHERE 00:03:32 Global Headlines and Tariffs 00:05:04 Powell VS Trump 00:08:17 Utah and Kentucky Embrace Precious Metals 00:14:22 In-Depth Price Commentary 00:18:35 Peter's 1 oz Eagle Sale THRU March 26 00:20:13 What to Look Out For Next week 💡Quote Of The Week "A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is hi...2025-03-2024 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Surges to $3,000: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.14.2025📰Summary Gold reached a new all-time-high this week, closing at $2,985 (+$75). Silver closed at $33.89 (+$1.29). Joel discusses the price action, Senator Lummis' $80B Bitcoin buy, Trump's clash with Canada and inflation in Brazil. Price commentary kicks off at 09:52. ⏰Chapters/Timestamps 00:00: Weekly Market Overview 02:33 Idaho waives precious metals tax 03:41 Senator Lummis' pushes for $80B Bitcoin buy 06:05 Canada's new prime minister 08:29 Brazil's inflation fire 09:52 Gold market commentary 11:50 Silver market commentary 15:45 Upcoming economic events 💡Quote Of The Week "There is no such thing as public money; there is only taxpayers' money.” – Margaret Thatcher 🟨Connect With SchiffGold SchiffGold on Instagram: www.instagram.com/schiffgoldnews SchiffGold on Twitter: twitte...2025-03-1417 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastTariffs Terrorize Markets: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.07.2025📰Summary Gold jumps $50 this week to $2,910, as silver surges to $32.60 (+$1.40). Global markets reel as uncertainty rises amidst escalating trade wars. Indicators show US recession risks on the rise. Price commentary begins at 10:02. ⏰Chapters/Timestamps 00:00: Introduction 02:18: Trade wars rage on 04:05 China's $179B stimulus bazooka 05:39 Europe cuts interest rates AGAIN 07:17 Germany creates $500B infrastructure fund 09:00 Recession indicators flash as retail sales suffer 10:02 Gold and silver market commentary 13:00 Upcoming Economic Events 💡Quote Of The Week "Gold is money. Everything else is credit.” – JP Morgan 🟨Connect With SchiffGold SchiffGold on Instagram: www.instagram.com/schiffgoldnews SchiffGold on Twitter: twitter.com/SchiffGold SchiffGold on Facebook: www.facebook.co...2025-03-0715 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastEverything Sells Off!: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.28.2025📰Summary Gold’s eight-week winning streak comes to an end! Gold pulled back to $2,860 (-$75) and silver dipped to $31.20 (-$1.20). In this week’s podcast, we break down the market pullbacks across gold, silver, crypto, and stocks, analyze Berkshire Hathaway’s record-breaking $334B cash position, and dive into Germany’s pivotal election results. Price commentary begins at 13:07. ⏰Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 : Pullbacks in Precious Metals 01:20: Gold and Silver prices, Consumer Confidence and Housing 03:53 Berkshire Hathaway's Behemoth Cash Position 05:49 Huge Rightward Shift in Germany 08:48 Trump's Strategy 09:40 Cryptocurrency Trends: Bitcoin Drops 11:38 Tech Stocks Under Pressure: Nvidia's Earnings 12:14 Wyoming Confirms Sound Money 13:07 Market Commentary 19:40 Pawn Stars 21:40 Up...2025-03-0122 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold's Winning Streak: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.21.2025📰Summary Gold’s eight-week winning streak rolls on! Gold climbed to $2,935 (+$50) and silver reached $32.49 (+$0.29). In this week’s podcast, we break down Walmart's earnings tumble, AI bubble alerts, global bank moves & even whispers of a Doge-led Fort Knox audit. Price commentary begins at 15:07. ⏰Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 - Gold and Silver Performance 03:01 Economic Data 05:19 Financial Impact of AI 08:28 Central Banks and Global Economic Trends 13:04 DOGE and Fort Knox Gold Audits 15:07 Gold and Silver Price Commentary 18:17 Upcoming Economic Events and Closing Thoughts 💡Quote Of The Week "For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and c...2025-02-2120 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastInflation Spikes! Gold Nears $3,000: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.14.2025Gold’s climb toward $3,000 continues, closing this week at $2,885 (up $20). Silver followed, closing at $32.20 (up $0.35). Inflation surprises, looming tariffs, and surging global gold demand shape the market—listen for the full breakdown! Price commentary begins at 11:26. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: 00:00 - Valentine's Day and Metals Prices 01:17 - Soaring Inflation and other Economic Indicators 02:22 - Trump's Tariffs and Trade Strategies 05:29 - Global Gold Demand and BRICS 08:24 - DOGE and Social Security fraud 11:26 - Market Commentary and Outlook 16:19 - Upcoming Market Events The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s economic precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analys...2025-02-1417 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold's Epic Rally: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.07.2025Gold’s epic rally continues, closing this week at $2,865 (up $65). Silver closed at $31.85 (up $0.50). Meanwhile, central bank stockpiling, trade wars and surprising job numbers keep things interesting—listen for the full breakdown! Price commentary begins at 11:26. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: 01:25 Economic Indicators and Job Market News 06:16 Gold Market Trends and Central Bank Purchases 08:45 Trade Wars and Economic Strategies 09:46 Retail Trading Trends and Big Tech Investments 11:26 Market Commentary and Gold Price Movements 15:15 SchiffGold Special Sale 17:05 Upcoming Economic Events The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s economic precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscr...2025-02-0717 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold’s Surge & Fed’s Next Move: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 01.31.2025Gold hits record highs, DeepSeek AI shakes up tech, and central banks make decisions—big market shifts explained in this episode! Gold closed this week at $2,800 (up $25) and silver at $31.35 (up $0.75). Joel gives the full price commentary at 11:02. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: 01:32 Key Economic Indicators 02:20 China's AI Progress and US Tech Stocks 04:10 Central Bank Updates: ECB and Fed 09:20 Peter Schiff on the Fed 10:10 Beware: Jim Cramer Goes Bullish on Bitcoin 11:02 Gold and Silver Price Action Analysis 15:22 Upcoming Economic Events The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s economic precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You c...2025-01-3116 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastTrump's Policies Turbocharge Markets: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 01.24.2025Trump's EOs set shockwaves through the markets. What's happening to inflation and gold prices? Gold closed this week at $2,775 (up $70) and silver at $30.60 (up $0.15). Joel gives the full price commentary at 11:03. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: • 01:32 Key Economic Indicators • 03:01 The Impact of Trump's Executive Orders • 05:57 Stargate and Cryptocurrency • 09:34 Global Trade Dynamics and Japan's Rate Hike • 11:03 Gold and Silver Price Action Analysis • 14:04 Upcoming Economic Events QUOTE OF THE WEEK "We only swing at pitches we like." – Warren Buffet The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s economic precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on...2025-01-2216 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastWorld in Flames, Currencies in Freefall: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 01.17.2025The world was aflame this week with political and economic fires, including California's wildfires, India's currency crisis and the freefall in the Chinese Yuan. How are precious metals faring? Gold closed this week at $2,705 (up $10) and silver at $30.45 (unchanged). Joel gives the full price commentary at 14:46. • 01:37 Biggest Economic Headlines • 03:42 Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and California Fires • 06:51 Kentucky Gold Tax Exemption Controversy • 07:28 Government Casts Economy in Rosy Light • 09:47 US Government Bans TikTok • 11:28 India's Currency Crisis and Trade Deficit • 13:15 China's Economic Challenges and Yuan Weakness • 14:46 Gold and Silver Price Action Commentary • 17:14 Upcoming Economic Events and Market Outlook QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Most Americans have no real understandi...2025-01-1718 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast50 Years of Legal Gold! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 01.10.2025Gold closed this week at $2,695 (up about $50) and silver at $30.45 (up about $0.80). Price commentary begins at 7:45. We celebrate 50 years of legal US gold trading by giving listeners a discount. Use promo code "LEGAL 50." OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: • 01:42 This Week's Biggest Economic News • 03:04 Canadian President Trudeau Resigns • 04:28 Janet Yellen Almost Admits Pandemic Caused Inflation • 05:39 States Build Gold Reserves • 06:28 California Wildfires and its economic Impact • 07:45 Market Commentary on Gold and Silver Prices • 09:40 SchiffGold Promotion Discount • 10:36 Upcoming Economic Events and Closing Remarks QUOTE OF THE WEEK It is well that the people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I b...2025-01-0913 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast2025: A Year of Economic Uncertainty: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 01.03.2025Gold closed this week at $2,643 (up about $20) and silver at $29.65 (up about $0.30). 2025 is shaping up to be a year of huge economic uncertainty and downturn. We discuss what that means for metals. Market commentary begins at 9:37. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: • 00:00 2025 Economic Outlook: A Cautious Start • 03:20 China's Cybersecurity Breach: Implications and Concerns • 04:43 Positive Developments in US Precious Metals Legislation • 05:44 China's Gold Buying Surge: Analyzing the Trends • 07:12 Consumer Credit Trends: The Rise of Doom Spending • 08:08 Political Landscape: House Speaker Dynamics and Market Reactions • 09:37 Gold and Silver Price Action: Anticipating 2025's Volatility • 14:43 Looking Ahead: Potential Catalysts for Market Breakouts QUOTE OF THE WEEK The few who understa...2025-01-0218 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast2024 Wrapped: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.27.2024Gold closed this week at $2,625 (about the same as last week) and silver at $29.35 (down about $0.20). Joel recaps this year's biggest economic events and precious metal performance before looking ahead to 2025. Market commentary begins at 4:51. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: -Gold up 26.9%, silver gains 23.7% in 2024. -Poor consumer confidence at 104.7 (versus 112.9 forecast). -US economic indicators and mortgages are worse than expected. -Russia keeps interest rates steady at 21%. -US debt hits $36 trillion, bank failures rise. -Hurricanes Milton, Helene caused $200B in damages. -Stock markets performed well in 2024; volatility expected in 2025. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "He who is unfit to serve his fellow citizens wants...2024-12-2617 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastMarkets Reject Fed Christmas Gift: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.20.2024Gold closed this week at $2,625 (down about $25 since last week) and silver at $29.55 (down about $1.05). The Fed cut rates in time for Christmas but stock markets dropped on the news, spoiled by promises of bigger cuts in 2025. Price action discussed at 6:26. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: -Sub-50 PMI and VIX spike warn of coming economic recession. -Central banks likely to continue cutting in response to economic weakness. -Market volatility is expected as central banks adjust their strategies. -Gold and silver are being considered as legal tender in Florida. -Chinese economic indicators show a lack of trust in government policies. QUOTE OF THE...2024-12-2015 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastMore Trump, More Inflation: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.13.2024Gold closed this week at $2,650 (up about $25 since last week) and silver at $30.60 (up about $0.41). Joel discusses higher inflation, global rate cut momentum and when gold and silver may rally. Price action discussed at 5:38. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: -Trump's comments on inflation reflect a misunderstanding of economic principles. -Producer inflation came in hotter than expected at 0.4%. -The Swiss National Bank announced a surprising 50 basis point cut. -China is considering quantitative easing due to economic struggles. -The U.S. is not out of the monetary woods with high debt levels. -Future rate cuts by the Fed are likely to drive gold prices...2024-12-1314 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Holds Above $2600: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.06.2024Gold closed this week at $2,625 (down about $30 since last week) and silver at $30.01 (up about $0.36). Joel discusses Black Friday sales, global economic challenges in India and China, and Bitcoin above 100k. Price action discussed at 10:40. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED: -Brick and mortar stores grew their traffic 3.8%. -Gold has no diminishing marginal utility. -CME Group will offer micro gold contracts in January 2025. -India's RBI has a massive $60 billion short position. -China's stimulus efforts are failing to revive the economy. -European banks are favoring government bonds over private lending. -Why gold may remain range-bound until 2025. -Bitcoin has officially hit over $100,000 on the spot...2024-12-0614 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe DOGE Days: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 11.29.2024Gold closed this week at $2,655 (down $60 since last week) and silver at $30.65 (down $0.70). Joel discusses troubling retail sales, Musk's meteoric rise and the department of government efficiency (DOGE). OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -FedWatch predicts 66% chance of rate cut December 18. -U.S. GDP grew 2.8% quarter-over-quarter, meeting expectations. -October new home sales fell below expectations to 610,000. -October money supply rose 5.1%, highest in 15 months. -Tesla stock surged 40%, boosting Musk's net worth $70 billion. Quote: The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government, and I'm here to help – Ronald Reagan The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of th...2024-11-2910 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastTrump Wins! Let’s Go! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 11.8.2024This week, gold prices pulled back by around $50 from last week's levels, and silver dropped roughly a dollar. These movements coincided with the recent election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. In this episode, things are a bit different with JD away, so Joel takes over to discuss the election results, share some exciting updates, and give a brief commentary on this week’s economic data. Quote of the Week: When the righteous [a]are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. – Proverbs 29:2 The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podc...2024-11-0909 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Nears $2,800 New All Time High: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 11.1.2024Gold hit an all-time high of nearly $2,800 this week, closing at $2,735 (down $11 since last week) and silver at $32.44 (down $1.25). JD and Joel discuss gold's new all-time high, how economic weakness, elections, and central bank moves are impacting demand for gold and silver. APPROXIMATE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction and Seasonal Reflections 02:23 - Economic Data Overview 06:43 - Market Reactions and Predictions 10:55 - Gold's Performance and Central Bank Strategies 15:42 - Understanding Intrinsic and Melt Value 20:38 - Looking Ahead: Upcoming Economic Indicators Quote of the Week: The fundamental problem is that, while we might wish to delegate all problems to government, there are many which...2024-11-0120 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastBRICS and Bank Failures: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.25.2024Gold closed this week at $2,746 (up $24 since last week) and silver at $33.69 (about the same). What could the second US bank failure of 2024 and the global BRICS Summit mean for gold and silver? OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -US Leading economic indicators fell by 0.5% in September -Citibank and Goldman Sachs analysts warn of slower growth -ECB Hints at continued Eurozone rate cuts -Bank of Canada lowers interest rates to 3.75% -IMF downgrades global growth forecast -OCC shuts down First National Bank of Lindsay -CME tightens margin requirements on gold and silver Key headlines for next week Quote of the Week: It is well...2024-10-2519 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastModern Finance, Ancient Wisdom: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.18.2024Gold closed the week at $2,722 (up $65 since last week) and silver at $33.71 (up $2.19). We discuss the metals recent meteoric rise amid weak economic data and growing stress on major banks. We also unveil a new series on ancient wisdom. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Department of Labor reports 241,000 new unemployment claims -Empire State manufacturing index falls to -11.9 -Recent surveys shows 66% of voters view economy as "very or somewhat poor" -Junk silver sale at $1.95 above spot -Key headlines for next week -Modern Finance, Ancient Wisdom, www.schiffgold.com/research-analysis/old-testament Quote of the Week: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight...2024-10-1816 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastA Perfect Credit Storm: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.11.2024Gold closed the week at $2,657 (up $5 since last week) and silver at $31.52 (up $0.67)! We discuss the economic aftermath of Hurricane Milton, crashing Chinese stocks, and terrifying credit card interest rates. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -September Core CPI data above expectations at 0.2% -Jobless claims jump 33,000 to 258,000 -Consumer sentiment falls to 68.9 -Credit card interest rates reach average of 30.45% -The economic impact of Hurricane Milton and Helene -Key headlines for next week Quote of the Week: Whoever eats up, robs, and steals the nourishment of another, that man commits as great a sin as if he had strangled or starved such a person to d...2024-10-0914 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Projected to Hit Higher Highs: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.4.2024Gold closed the week at $2,652 (down $6 since last week) and silver at $32.19 (up $0.57). Investment banks are setting higher targets for gold as monetary warning signs flash faster. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -ADP jobs below 200k for sixth straight month -Unemployment rate drops to 4.1% -Reverse repo cash surges $465b in New York Fed -Goldman Sachs announces new $2,900/oz gold target -August PCE is down, suggesting even more rate cuts to come -Key headlines for next week Quote of the Week: Inflation is the number one issue that people are feeling across this country. It’s hurting middle-class families. It’s hurting working-class fami...2024-10-0514 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastSilver Retests Swing Highs: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 9.27.2024Gold closed the week at $2,658 (up $37 since last week) and silver at $31.62 (up $0.47). We discuss the drivers of this week's new highs, stalling homebuying, and key news next week. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Consumer confidence plunges to lowest level since 2021 -US GDP revision reports 3.0% growth in spring -August PCE is down, suggesting even more rate cuts to come -Survey shows 82% of 2024 homebuyers express doubts -China announces $280 billion bond campaign to save collapsing real estate -Swiss National Bank cuts rates, following ECB Quote of the Week: Gold is money. It's still, by all evidence, a premier currency, where central bankers hold it." ...2024-09-2715 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastA New Inflation Phase: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 9.20.2024Gold closed the week at $2,621 (up $43 since last week) and silver at $31.15 (up $0.44). This episode explains in-depth the massive Fed interest rate cut announcement. A new phase of higher inflation and metal prices begins now. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Global central banks target lower rates -Leading indicators for US Economy sink 0.2% in August -Monthly Jobless claims fell modestly (219,000 vs. 229,000 expected) -Amazon and Walmart change to adopt to government anti-trade order -Key headlines to look out for in week ahead Quote of the Week: "In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation...2024-09-2119 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Record Rise: Reaching for $2600: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 9.13.2024Gold closed the week at $2,577 (up $82 since last week) and silver at $30.71 (up $3.18). This episode covers the cause of gold's new record high, big interest news next week, the Trump-Harris debate, and a retrospect of the year for precious metals. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Core CPI above expectations at 0.3% month-on-month -ECB lowers rates target rate to 3.5% -Banking buzz from Berkshire sales and Ally's tanking stock -Gold up 25% this year Key headlines to look out for in week ahead Quote of the Week: "I would dedicate my life to this country but I see it as being a mean life, and I...2024-09-1315 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastUS Jobs Disaster?: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 9.6.2024Gold closed the week at $2,495 (down $8 since last week) and silver at $27.89 (down about $1). This episode unwraps layers of poor jobs data, yield curve inversion and the coming recession, and what this could mean for gold and silver prices. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -ADP jobs report 99k new jobs in August, short of 144k forecast -BLS non-farm payroll show disappointing increase of 142k -NYT challenge the BLS -US treasury yield inversion forewarns of recession -Should you buy at all-time highs? Key headlines to look out for in week ahead Quote of the Week: The plans of the diligent lead surely to...2024-09-0616 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastA September Sell-off?: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 8.30.2024Gold closed the week at $2,502 (down $10 since last week) and silver at $28.83 (down about $1). This episode we discuss recent price action, the historic volatility in September and October, and economic weakness from Germany to China. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -US Consumer confidence reaches 6-month high at 103.3 -Q2 GDP numbers revised upward to 3% -US jobless claims about at expectations at 231,000 -German business climate index drops to lowest level since summer 2020 -Chinese retailer Temu's parent company suffers $50b+ market cap wipeout -Key headlines to look out for in week ahead Quote of the Week: "The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'This t...2024-08-3113 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastPowell Surrenders And Gold Gains: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 8.23.2024Gold closed the week again near an all-time high at $2,512 (up $6 since last week) and silver at $29.82 (up $0.82). This episode we discuss Powell's interest rate declaration, precious metals prices, a major BLS jobs mistake, and gloom for the boomer generation. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Fed Minutes and Powell Jackson Hole Speech -Demand spikes for comex gold deliveries -BLS: Job since 2023 overstated by 818,000 -57% of S&P 500 firms miss revenue expectations -June-July US auto sales down 10% -Fed: 43% of boomers have no retirement savings Quote of the Week: "It’s not the return on my investment that I’m concerned about; it’s the re...2024-08-2414 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Above $2500: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 8.16.2024Gold closed the week near a new all-time high at $2,506 (up $76 since last week) and silver at $29.00 (up $1.55). We discuss gold prices, the strong PPI and inflation data, why the deficit situation is even worse than it seems, and whether the Fed will be forced to return to QE. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Dollar hits 5-month low -July deficit reaches whopping 42.5% of federal spending -Home Depot suffers 3.6% sales decline -Luxury goods decline as doom spending rises -Anniversary of closing of gold window -Powell and Jackson Hole -Key headlines to look out for in week ahead Quote of the Week: "Lenin is...2024-08-1717 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastBehind the Market Panic: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 8.9.2024Gold closed the week at $2,430 (down $12 since last week) and silver at $27.45 (down $1.09). Last week's bad jobs news cascaded with a Japanese economic crisis resulting in a selloff across global markets. At one point the S&P dropped over 200 points and the Dow plummeted more than 1,000 points. We discuss this week's market panic, consider whether it has recovered and whether something worse looms ahead. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -VIX Fear gauge hits highest level since start of COVID -Japanese stock market has worst day since 1987 -Brokerage companies have issues with outages -Iran-backed militia attacks US airbase in Iraq -Berkshire Hathaway sells $75+...2024-08-1013 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastTerrible Jobs News Strikes Fear: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 8.2.2024Gold closed the week at $2,442 (up $56) and silver at $28.54 (up $0.64). Terrible jobs numbers this week struck fear in the markets and in the Fed. As recession warnings flash, precious metals are up. Could they go even higher soon? OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -VIX Fear gague spikes above 30 -Intel down 30% and ready to cut 15,000+ jobs -Olympics pistol shooting -Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25% - 5.50% -Nonfarm payroll at 114k jobs vs. 176k expected -Trump and SEC chairman Gary Gensler Quote of the Week: In the short run, the market is a voting machine, but in the long run, it is a weighing...2024-08-0316 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGDP Gives False Optimism: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 7.26.2024Gold closed the week at $2,387 (down $13) and silver at $27.91 (down 4.7%). This week's GDP numbers give the illusion of a strong economy. In reality, the economy remains insecure. The Fed must cut rates; the recent dip in precious metals prices is unlikely to last. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Why gold and silver prices are down this week -Record high home prices amid inflation slow sales -Consumer sentiment hits 8-month low -US stocks fall after Tesla's earnings miss -Experian: Average American debt reaches $104k -SECURE Act 2.0 reveals economic insecurity Quote of the Week: "Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a...2024-07-2712 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastJust Below All-Time Highs: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 7.19.2024Gold closed the week at $2,405 (down $5) and silver at $29.30 (down 5%). The US Federal Reserve is growing increasingly worried about the economy as recent data flash even more warning signs. Investors are rushing to gold and silver, pushing prices to all-time highs. The recent dip creates a buying opportunity, especially for silver. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Friday's global tech crash -Why small changes to interest rates cause big changes to asset prices -The Trump assassination attempt -Leading economic indicators (LEI) slide 0.2% in June, signaling slowing economy -6.6 Score in NY Manufacturing survey signals 8-month manufacturing contraction -Jobless claims rise by 243,000 (14,000 more than...2024-07-2011 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe Man Behind Utah's $140 Million Precious Metals Fund: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 7.12.2024Gold closed the week at $2,410 (up $19) and silver at $30.77 (down $0.43). JD and Joel interview Representative Ken Ivory, the man behind Utah's recently-passed HB 348 law. This law enables the state to invest 10% of its $1.4 billion rainy day fund into gold and silver, stored in Brinks Salt Lake City. They also unpack the big CPI news and Fed rate cut expectation. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Official June inflation data comes in below estimates (Core CPI reads 0.1%) -CME FedWatch tool shows September rate cut odds at 96% -Wholesale prices increased (PPI data at 0.2%, above 0.1% forecast) -Consumer sentiment at 8-month low due to frustration with inflation ...2024-07-1327 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastWhat's Fueling Silver's Upswing: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 7.5.2024Gold closed the week at $2,391 and silver closed up 7% at $31.20. JD and Joel explain what's beneath this massive price upswing, drill into recent US jobs reports, and ponder the hypocrisy of power-hungry politicians. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Investors give 72.5% chance of a September interest rate cut -ISM manufacturing numbers show biggest contraction since COVID -Jobs: ADP jobs report reveals 10,000 jobs less than expected; US unemployment data higher than expected (4.1% vs. 4.0%) -UK Labour Party landslide victory -Politicians who mandated masks now ban them -Vacation financing at vicious interest rates Quote of the Week: If liberty means anything at all, it means the...2024-07-0614 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Holds Amid Disastrous Debate: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap June 28 2024Gold closed the week about the same at $2,326. Silver closes down $0.40 at $29.13. JD and Joel explain what's behind the institutional demand for gold, recent upswing in money supply, and the catastrophic presidential debate. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Money supply begins to expand yet again. -COTs report show institutional gold demand driving prices higher. -Walgreens to close a "meaningful percent" of its 8,700+ stores. -Trumps reelection odds rise rapidly after Biden's disastrous debate performance. Quote of the Week: "We pay billions - hundreds of billions of dollars to supporting other countries that are in theory wealthier than we are" - Donald Trump The Sch...2024-06-2916 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold and Governments Move in Right Direction: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap June 21 2024Gold closed this week slightly down but remains up 12.5% year-to-date. Silver is up 25% year-to-date. This week's political news show governments around the world moving right and central banks adding on more gold. OTHER NEWS -Japanese Norinchukin bank expects loss of $9.5 billion -India's Nifty 50 stock index outperforms S&P 500 -Weakening US-Saudi Petrodollar agreement -Gold Surpasses Euro in Global Reserves -Short Selling Banned in South Korea Quote of the Week: "It doesn't matter when the Fed cuts interest rates. The economy will weaken and inflation will strengthen regardless of the timing of the cuts. What's important is that interest rates are still...2024-06-2217 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastRecession Indicators Flashing: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap June 14 2024This week flashed early warning signs of a recession as gold and silver prices rose yet again. Despite an inflationary environment, non-essential goods are getting price cuts as the Fed reassures the public that rates won't go higher. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,332 (up $38 since last week's close) -Silver is trading at $29.55 (up $0.39 since last week's close) -CPI data came it below expectations (0.0% vs. 0.1% expected) -Walgreens announced price cuts on over 1,300 items -Home prices up 28% from 329k in Q1 2020 to 420k in Q1 2024 -S&P 500 hit new high of 5450 -BlackRock and Citadel Securities back Texas Stock Exchange Quote...2024-06-1516 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastA Second Chance for Silver: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap June 7 2024In light of the recent pullback and low premiums, now is a unique opportunity to buy silver with prices 40% below their historic highs. JD and Joel also discuss the cause of the price pullback this week, the shocking Berkshire's stock price fumble, and the 8-figure-fortunes of a GameStop day-trader. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,294 (down $33 since last week's close) -Silver is trading at $29.16 (down $1.21 since last week's close) -ADP employment below expected but BLS employment came out 82,000 jobs above expected, delaying expectations of a Fed rate cut -AI falsely reports 99.73% drop in Berkshire Hathaway stock price Quote of...2024-06-0814 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastLeave No Stone Unturned: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap May 31, 2024As silver holds above $30 per oz, Joel and JD discuss disastrous Chicago manufacturing, Howard Marks, Trump's conviction, and the current shortage in platinum. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,327 (down $7 since last week's close) -Silver is trading at $30.37 (up $0.04 since last week's close) -Chicago PMI at lowest level since COVID (35.4 vs 40.8 expected) -Legendary investors fear US equities are in a bubble -Trump's conviction moves (betting) markets Quote of the week from Peter Lynch: "The person that turns over the most rocks wins the game." The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s economic pr...2024-06-0112 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastSilver Breaks $30, What Comes Next?: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap May 24, 2024Silver broke $30 per ounce and gold $2,500 this past week. Joel and JD unpack the recent breakout and Peter Schiff's analysis, and what to look out for in the leg up. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,334 (down $80 since this time last week) -Silver is trading at $30.30 (down $1.20 since this time last week) -Death of Iranian president -New home sales dip below expectations -The value of Junk Silver Quote of the week from Ronald Reagan: If words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the...2024-05-2412 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastSilver is Set to Sail: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap May 17, 2024Gold and silver are up again this week and poised to sail away once the Fed lowers interest rates. Joel and JD discuss recent price action, meme stocks, Fed policy, and what to look out for before prices rise further. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,376 (up $16 since this time last week) -Silver is trading at $29.59 (up $1.45 since this time last week) -BLS Inflation figures for April below expectation (0.3% vs. 0.4% expected) -Meme stocks are on the rise; Game stop and AMC up nearly 4x and 3x, respectively. Quote of the week from Charlie Munger: A lot of people with...2024-05-1709 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold's Up For Mother's Day: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap May 10, 2024With mother's day around the corner, gold is up almost $60 on the week after bad jobs numbers and terribe consumer sentiment sours economic expectations. The Fed is more likely to lower interest rates sooner, but it's too late to save the economy from the inflation to come. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,360 (up $58 since this time last week) -Silver is trading at $28.14 (up $1.60 since this time last week) -Jobless claims rise 22,000 to 231,000, well above expectations -UMich consumer sentiment dips to 67.4, a one-month decline of 12.7% Quote of the week from Mises: The classical or orthodox gold standard alone is...2024-05-1114 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe Guard Rails Are Off!: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap May 3, 2024Joel and JD unravel the shocking economic turmoil of the week, spotlighting the catastrophic collapse of Republic First Bank, alarming jobs data, and Powell's foreboding speech. With the Fed confessing anxiety about inflation and pulling rate cuts off the path, it's now clear: we're in dangerous territory with no guard rails in sight! OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,302 (down $35 since this time last week) -Silver is trading at $25.60 (down about $0.65 on the week) -Economy adds 175,000 jobs in April (25,000 less than expected) -Unemployment rises to 3.9% Quote of the week from Ron Paul: If people think the gold price up...2024-05-0414 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastEconomy Is Barreling Toward Stagflation: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, 4.26.24JD and Joel unpack Peter's latest podcast and the economy's current path toward stagflation. We look at this week's price action, macroeconomic data, dragons, Jordan Peterson and gold. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,337 (up $55 since this time last week) -Silver is trading at $27.20 (down about 5% on the week) -CME Fedwatch tool slates the Fed to lower rates first in November -Q1 GDP came out at just 1.6% (versus the expected 2.2%) -Core PCE (year-over-year) came out higher than expected at 2.8% Quote of the week from Jordan Peterson: If you run from the things you are afraid of, you run from e...2024-04-2708 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastTop Hillsdale Economist Warns of US Default: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 4.19.2024JD and Joel interview Dr. Charles Steele, Chairman of Economics, Business, and Accounting, at Hillsdale College. We discuss national debt, dollar default, Austrian economics, Von Mises, green energy bills, and space economics. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,392 (up $57 since this time last week) -Silver is trading at $28.66 (up about 3% on the week) -Powell admits "lack of further progress" with inflation -S&P 500 down 3% since this time last week -NY Manufacturing down for the fifth straight month The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s economic precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Yo...2024-04-2024 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastMedia Silent As Gold Surpasses $2400: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 4.12.2024JD and Joel discuss gold's underrated new all-time high, silver nearing $30 per oz, higher-than-expected inflation, the Fed's response, and why buyers today can expect to pay lower premiums. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,335 (about the same as last week) -Silver is trading at $27.91 (up about 2% on the week) -CPI inflation data comes out at 3.5% year-on-year (exceeding the expected 3.2%) -UMichigan Survey shows consumers gloomier than expected (77.9 vs. expected 79.3) -Why waiting for lower spot prices might mean higher premiums Quote from Ron Paul: "When monetary policy destroys the currency, it always destroys the middle class.” The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap po...2024-04-1306 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastEarthquakes & Gold Rallies Above $2300: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 4.5.2024JD and Joel discuss gold's new record high and silver's tear upwards, an earthquake in NYC, headline jobs numbers, and Peter's most recent podcast. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,329 (up $100 on the week) -Silver is trading at $27.46 (up about 10% on the week) -Fed governor Adriana Kugler's dovish comments push gold above $2300) -Nonfarm payrolls come in above expectations (303,000 vs. 200,000) -The recent spike in commodities -Peter Schiff's recent podcast -Alan Greenspan's affinity for Rothbard Quote from Murray Rothbard: It is easy to be conspicuously 'compassionate' if others are being forced to pay the cost.” The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast co...2024-04-0618 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Closes Above $2200: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 3.29.24JD and Joel discuss gold's breakout past the $2,200 resistance level. Higher prices are driven by a dovish Fed, weakness in the dollar, and poor economic data. This week they also discuss Peter's most recent appearance. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2,233 (up $78 or about 3.5% on the week). -Silver is trading at $24.79 (up $0.31 or over 1% on the week). -Consumer confidence dips on popular pessimism about US -economic future -PCE inflation comes in at around expectations (0.3% vs. 0.4% expected) -The dollar has lost a fifth of its value in just four years. -DOJ Lawsuit against Apple -Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster -Peter...2024-03-3013 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastFed Speaks, Inflation Spikes: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 3.22.2024JD and Joel discuss this week's Fed announcement. It caused new all-time highs in gold, but this all but confirms a coming inflation bloodbath. We also discuss ways the dollar can stay "strong" even amid high inflation. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2165 (up $11 or about 1% on the week). -Silver is trading at $24.66 (up $0.51 or 2% on the week). -Fed doubles down on 3 interest rate cuts in 2024. -Existing home sales in Feb. reach 4.38 million (versus the expected 3.95 million). -U.S. Leading economic indicators better-than-expected at 0.1 (versus -0.1%). -Peter Schiff's latest podcast. Quote from Jeffrey Tucker: “Freedom is the foundation for al...2024-03-2306 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastSpring Inflation Blooms: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 3.15.2024JD and Joel discuss hotter-than-expected inflation data, Peter's recent podcast, TikTok, Twitter, and price action. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2155 (down $23 or about 1% on the week). -Silver is trading at $25.17 (up $0.87 or 3.5% on the week). -Q4 GDP grew $334 billion as national debt grew $834 billion, more than twice as much. -US House passes bill banning Tiktok unless it is sold. -Michael Saylor's wild Bitcoin speculation. -Peter Schiff reaches 1 million Twitter followers. -Peter Schiff's latest podcast. -Quote from Hayek: The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can...2024-03-1609 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Reaches New All-Time High: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 3.8.2024JD and Joel discuss the new all-time highs in gold, Peter's recent podcast, the Fed's next move, and why silver is an especially good deal. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2178 (up $126 on the week) -Silver is trading at $24.30 (up $1.65 on the week) -Last Friday's Fed policy reports warned of risks to the financial sector -Nonfarm payrolls rose 275,000 for the month topping the forecast of 198,000 -CME Fedwatch tool shows significantly increasing expectations of lower interest rates -Peter Schiff's Podcast Quote from Noam Chomsky: The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of...2024-03-0912 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Gains, Bitcoin Blasts Off: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 3.1.24JD and Joel discuss Peter's take on the recent bitcoin craze driven by ETF demand. Is there a limit to Bitcoin's upside? Plus, what's driving higher gold prices this week? OTHER NEWS -Breaking news: Oil tops $80 per barrel -UMichigan survey shows consumers feel gloomy about economy, pushing gold up. -Gold is trading at $2070 (up $42 on the week) -Silver is trading at $22.65 (down $0.14 on the week) -Dallas Fed Manufacturing February reads -11.3 -Peter Schiff's latest podcast -The week ahead Quote from Milton Friedman: "Only government can take perfectly good paper, cover it with perfectly good ink and make the combination worthless." ...2024-03-0105 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastA Byte-sized Bubble? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap. 2.23.2024JD and Joel discuss Peter's take on the record-breaking highs in stocks, driven by chip company NVIDIA's $277 billion Thursday rally. Is there a stock bubble driven by AI hype and low-interest rates? How might the Fed respond and what does this mean for gold? OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Gold is trading at $2028 (up $28 on the week) -Silver is trading at $22.79 (down $0.04 on the week) -CME Fedwatch shows 97.5% of investors expect unchanged interest rates in March -Peter Schiff's latest podcast -What makes stock-picking riskier than ever -Wisdom from Charlie Munger -The week ahead Quote from Munger: "People calculate too much and think...2024-02-2308 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe Illusion of Prosperity: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.20.23The economy is strong. The American consumer is resilient. Everything is great. At least that's the mainstream narrative. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains why it's all just an illusion of prosperity. Along the way, he covers the September retail sales data, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's most recent speech, and the recent gold rally. You can visit the show notes page here: https://schiffgold.com/friday-gold-wrap/the-illusion-of-prosperity-schiffgold-friday-gold-wrap-oct-20-2023/ Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to go...2023-10-2029 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastI Stand Corrected: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.14.20It was a tough week in the precious metals markets. On Tuesday, gold dropped well over 5% and silver plunged more than 13%. It was the worst single-day rout for gold in seven years. That led some to declare the gold bull dead. But SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast host Mike Maharrey doesn't see it that way. In this episode, he breaks down the reasons for the selloff and explains why there is no need to panic if you're keeping your eyes on the fundamentals. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2PUq3Jg Tune in to the...2020-08-1413 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastPeople Should Know Better: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.29.20The Dow Jones is back of 25,000 and despite increasing tensions with China, people seem pretty optimistic about the economic future as states begin to open back up. SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey says people should know better. He makes his case by digging into some of the long-term ramifications of the economic shutdown and the government/central bank response to it. He also recaps the last month in the gold and silver markets. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3ciyU01 Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of...2020-05-2913 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastJ. Powell Goes To Congress: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 11.15.19There was more optimism about a trade deal this week. There was also more pessimism about a trade deal this week. Markets reacted accordingly. But there was some other interesting news out there. Jerome Powell lectured Congress about the national debt and last month's inflation data came in hotter than expected. Host Mike Maharrey covers these stories and more, and basically ignores the trade war gossip, on this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2OhTHHc Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap...2019-11-1510 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastDeja Vu All Over Again: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.25.19We've talked a lot about government debt and consumer debt. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey highlights the massive corporate debt bubble. As he explains, it's eerily similar to the mortgage debt bubble the blew up in the years prior to the 2008 crash. It's a little like deja vu all over again. He also covers another round of gloomy economic data that came out this week. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2Jk5eEs Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s...2019-10-2511 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThat Seems Less Than Ideal: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.18.19News of a possible "phase 1 trade deal" and movement toward a resolution of the Brexit fiasco have buoyed stocks and put a lid on silver and gold this week. But positive vibes on these two fronts overshadowed a lot of economic data that came out this week that was less than ideal. It seems the American consumer might be getting close to being maxed out. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey digs into a big pile of debt and more. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2MR8F6...2019-10-1811 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastTrade War Tomfoolery: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.07.18The stock market rallied earlier this month on good news in the trade war. Then the stock market tanked on bad news in the trade war. But should we really be basing our investment strategy the latest trade war headlines? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey doesn't really think so. In this episode, he looks at some more fundamental things we should be looking at - like what's really going on at the Federal Reserve. He also covers some interesting palladium news and more. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s...2018-12-0711 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastInvestors Throw a Temper Tantrum SchiffGold: Friday Gold Wrap 10.12.18It was an ugly week on Wall Street with the Dow shedding more than 1,300 points in two days. Rising interest rates sparked the investor temper tantrum. So, is this the beginning of a bear market, or just a normal correction as all the pundits keep telling us? Mike Maharrey talks about it on this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap. By the way, it was a pretty good week for gold. Mike talks about that too. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2C9Oe0O Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week...2018-10-1210 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold Bulls and Fed Camels: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 09.28.18The Fed nudged up interest rates again this week and the price of gold dipped. The precious metals market hasn't offered a lot to get excited about in the last few months, but believe it or not, there are some gold bulls out there - even in the mainstream. A lot of people are realizing this might be a buying opportunity. SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey talks about it. He also discusses the latest Fed move and ponders a pretty poignant question: which rate hike will be the one that breaks the camel's back? Tune in to the...2018-09-2810 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe Economy's Rotten Foundation: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 09.21.18Stock markets hit record highs this week. It's yet another sign that everything in the economy is great! But there's a rotting foundation nobody is talking about. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey does. He also covers the latest goings on in the gold market, the trade war and how the Fed is still propping up the housing market. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information vi...2018-09-2110 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastTrade Wars SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08 31 18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. There's been some progress toward a new NAFTA deal, but the trade war with China rages on. Meanwhile, the EU called Trump's bluff on a no-tariff policy. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about trade wars and their economic consequences. He also covers Jerome Powell's latest comments. Is the Fed getting more dovish? You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2N79f23 Tune in to the Friday Gold Wr...2018-08-3110 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe $64,000 Question: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.24.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey ponders the $64,000 question. How long with the Fed keep pushing up interest rates? He also talks about Trump putting pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell and breaks down the latest projections for gold mine output. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2Ne7X26 Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news...2018-08-2409 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastPartying Like Its 2007: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.17.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The world is partying like it's 2007. The stock market keeps going up. There is economic optimism as far as the eye can see. It feels a lot like it did right before the 2008 crash. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about some of the things going on in the economy right now and why it looks a lot like the eve of the storm. Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly...2018-08-1710 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastDrowning In Debt: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.10.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. America is drowning in debt. Federal debt. Individual debt. Corporate debt. So what do the latest numbers on debt tell us? Nothing good. Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey looks at recently released consumer debt data and puts it in some economic context. He also talks about inflation and how the feds cook the books to make the deficit look better. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2nrlBn6 Tune in to the Friday Gold Wr...2018-08-1010 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastWhy Aren't You Buying Gold? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.03.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You've probably seen the headlines - gold demand is way down. So, why aren't you buying gold? Perhaps you're caught up in the mainstream's economic euphoria. But as Mike Maharrey discusses in this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcats, the economy may not be as great as everybody thinks, and this may be the time to invest in gold. He also looks at what's really going on with gold demand. It's not quite what the headlines suggest. Yo...2018-08-0309 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold on Sale: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.27.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. It seems like we've been playing a broken record over the last few weeks. The dollar is up; gold is down. But can dollar strength persist? Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey doesn't think so. In this episode, he tells you why and explains why he thinks there is an opportunity right now because gold is on sale. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it r...2018-07-2710 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastIs Gold A Bad Investment? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.20.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Mike Maharrey is on vacation this week, so he pre-recorded a special episode of the Friday Gold Wrap. This week, he breaks down a US News article that offers five reasons gold is a bad investment. He doesn't agree with our intrepid journalists and takes apart his argument point by point. You can visit the shoe notes page here: https://bit.ly/2LBnGau Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s econ...2018-07-2011 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold And Silver Go High Tech: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.06.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey focuses on some demand fundamentals as he discusses the increasing use of gold and silver in high tech applications. He also covers the economic news of the week, including the latest jobs numbers. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more info...2018-07-0610 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastWhy We Shouldn't Give Up On Gold: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.29.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The price of gold dropped to six-month lows this week. A lot of people are pretty bearish on the yellow metal. But in this week's episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey offers some reasons why you shouldn't give up on gold. He talks about why we shouldn't be so confident in the dollar, what the flattening yield curve might be telling us and some disturbing news about the national debt. Tune in to the Friday Go...2018-06-2909 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGreenbacks And Gold: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.22.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Gold hit 2018 lows this week as the dollar surged. There is a lot of dollar bullishness in the market right now. But is this faith in the greenback really warranted? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about why some of the reasons people are gung-ho for the dollar are nonsense. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to g...2018-06-2210 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastA Boogeyman Lurking in the Shadows Of The Economy: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.15.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. There is a boogeyman lurking in the shadows of the economy - inflation. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about how inflation is already impacting the economy and puts it in context of the latest move by the Federal Reserve. He also covers some of the latest financial news. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to g...2018-06-1509 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe Federal Government's Fiscal Train Wreck: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.08.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The federal government is a fiscal trainwreck with trillions of dollars spiraling into a black hole. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are relying on massive programs like Social Security and Medicare that are functionally insolvent. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharry reveals just how big a mess America's finances are in - and talks about why it matters. He also covers the latest news in the gold market. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wr...2018-06-0810 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastWhat Can Mortgage Refi Applications Tell Us About the Economy? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.01.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Mortgage refinance applications have dropped to 18-year lows. This, along with surging sub-prime credit card delinquency rates, sends important signals about the economy. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains in detail. He also covers the suddenly hot trade war and some interesting news in the gold market. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silv...2018-06-0110 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastA Debt Spiral: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05 25 18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The Federal Open Market Committee released the minutes from its May meeting this week. Most analysts interpreted them as more dovish than expected. Some are even beginning to speculate that the Fed may be close to ending the tightening cycle. Why? Because an economy loaded down with debt can't handle higher rates. In a nutshell, the central bank has created a debt spiral. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about it. He also ex...2018-05-2509 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastAre We Running Out Of Gold? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.18.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Gold has struggled this week with a stronger dollar and surging bond yields. But there are some more fundamental things going on in the gold market people might be missing. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks a little about rising bond yields and what that really means. Then he pivots into a discussion about the supply of gold. Some people say we are running out. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each we...2018-05-1809 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastWhat Is The Big Mac Index Telling Us? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.11.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The Big Mac Index is telling us something. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast, Mike Maharrey explains. He also covers some important gold market news and tells you just how bad things have gotten in Venezuela. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit schiffgold.com/news/2018-05-1110 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe Crowd Is Rarely Right: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.04.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The crowd is excited about the low unemployment number. The crowd is optimistic about the economy. The crowd isn't very interested in gold. Should you follow the crowd? In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey breaks down the latest jobs report and gold demand numbers. He makes a case for maybe not following the crowd. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news...2018-05-0409 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastCould Rising Interest Rates Crush Stock Market Dreams? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.27.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. There was another big stock market selloff on Tuesday as the 10-year Treasury yield cracked 3%. Could rising interest rates bring about the end of stock market dreams? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey talks about the potential impact of rising interest rates on the US economy in general and the stock market in particular. He also shares some important gold market news that came out this week. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a reca...2018-04-2710 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastIll Omens In The Bond Market? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.20.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. It was a pretty slow week in economic news, but there are some rumblings in the bond market. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey looks at some data that might just be an ill-omen. He also shares some pretty astounding information about global debt. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insi...2018-04-2010 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastExpectations vs. Reality: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.13.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The mainstream keeps talking up the economy and trying to boost expectations. But at some point, expectations are going to crash head-first into economic reality. There are already warning signs. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about two of them - a continuing meltdown in the retail sector and signs the subprime auto loan bubble has burst. He also shares the latest news on the silver market. Tune in to the Friday Go...2018-04-1310 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastFlashing Warning Signs: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 04.06.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. News this week has focused on the potential for a full-blown trade war between the US and China. Some analysts think this could be good for gold. But there are other flashing warning signs in the economy that the mainstream isn't paying much attention to. In this week's episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about some of these warning signs, along with the latest gold market news. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wr...2018-04-0609 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastStock Market Bears & Gold Bulls: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.30.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The mainstream keeps telling us everything is great in the economy. The stock market is fine. The fundamentals haven't changed. In a sense, they're right. The fundamentals are still lousy. In this week's episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey makes the case for gold bulls and stock market bears. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silv...2018-03-3009 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastDebt And Rising Interest Rates - Dynamite and Blasting Caps: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.23.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Debt and rising interest rates are like dynamite and blasting caps. Put them together and eventually they go boom. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again this week. The US government spent more money. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about what it means to you specifically and the Ameican economy in general. He also highlights other events of the week impacting the precious metals markets. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wr...2018-03-2310 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastNope Everything's Not Great: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.16.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Mainstream economists, talking heads and government officials keep telling us everything about the economy is great. But it's not. In this episode, host Mike Maharrey focuses in on the latest retail sales data and concludes there are some real problems lurking. He also talks about countries buying and repatriating gold, and shares some more bullish news in the silver market. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news...2018-03-1609 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastFocus On Fundamentals: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.09.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. Gold has shown a lot of volatility over the last few weeks with the price rising and falling based on the news of the day. In this episode of the SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey touches on some of the news items, including the most recent jobs report, the pending trade war, and North Korea. But then he focuses in on some more basic fundamentals in the gold market that often get lost in the news cy...2018-03-0910 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastGold And Silver On Sale: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.23.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. News in the investment world continues to focus on interest rates and inflation. But most of the mainstream pundits don't get it. They are still talking up the dollar and talking down precious metals. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains why silver and gold are on sale right now, and how the bond market may well force the Federal Reserve's hand. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of...2018-02-2309 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastDebt, Debt And More Debt: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.16.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. In this episode, host Mike Maharrey breaks down the relationship between bonds, the dollar, inflation and rapidly expanding levels of debt. It's not a pretty picture. He also talks about the latest gold supply news. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit schiffgold.com/news/2018-02-1609 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastDeficits Don't Matter? Fake News! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.09.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. The stock market is tanking, interest rates are climbing, and Congress just authorized more spending. A lot of people say government deficits don't matter. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains why this is fake news. He also talks about increased gold investment in Germany and the latest data on gold-backed funds. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it rela...2018-02-0909 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastThe Wind That Will Topple the Economic House Of Cards: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.02.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. A solid jobs report has most analysts convinced the Fed will move forward with raising interest rates this year. Host Mike Maharrey talks about how this may be the wind that blows down the economic house of cards. He also discusses some gold supply and demand dynamics, and the latest downer for cryptocurrencies. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silv...2018-02-0209 min

SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap PodcastWhat 's Up - Or Down - With The Dollar? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 01.26.18The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. This week, host Mike Maharrey talks about the crazy mixed messages coming out of the Trump administration on the dollar. The greenback has tanked and gold is up. But is this really all about what Trump is saying, or is there something more fundamental afoot? Maharrey also discusses Housing Bubble 2.0 and whether cryptocurrencies will replace gold. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to g...2018-01-2609 min