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The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

275: Gold, Inflation and the Banking Crisis: The Outlook for 2024 – Peter Schiff

Dec 20, 2023
Peter Schiff, American stockbroker and financial commentator, discusses the impact of inflation and government deficit spending on gold prices. He predicts consequences of the Federal Reserve's response to inflation and emphasizes the need for diversification and owning real assets like gold. Schiff also shares his predictions for 2024 and warns of an impending economic crisis.
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Quick takeaways

  • Politicians prioritize short-term popularity over long-term solutions, hindering progress in democracy.
  • The current crisis, fueled by excessive government spending, deficits, and low interest rates, will lead to high inflation and economic challenges.

Deep dives

The Flawed Nature of Democracy and Politicians

The podcast discusses the flawed nature of democracy and the incentives of politicians. It emphasizes that politicians prioritize their own careers and reelection over what is best for the country. Short-term popularity and avoiding pain drive policy decisions, which hinders long-term solutions that may involve sacrifices. The founding fathers' concerns about democracy have become a reality, and the current state of American politics reflects the consequences.

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