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The Peter Schiff Show Podcast

Government Stimulus Is Inflation in Disguise - Ep 981

Sep 28, 2024
Peter, a seasoned financial expert, shares valuable insights on the soaring prices of gold and silver. He delves into how recent government stimulus affects inflation and critiques the Federal Reserve's misguided policies. Peter argues that such interventions hinder economic growth rather than promote it, using compelling metaphors to illustrate his point. Furthermore, he predicts a continued bull market for gold, suggesting it as a safe investment amidst ongoing economic turbulence. Don't miss his take on the impact of global dynamics on market conditions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Gold and silver prices have reached historic highs despite persistent inflation concerns, highlighting market misinterpretations of their true economic implications.
  • Peter Schiff critiques the Federal Reserve's strategies, suggesting that ongoing inflation may compel a return to quantitative easing despite current rate cuts.

Deep dives

Record Highs in Gold and Silver Prices

The recent surge in gold and silver prices has reached historical highs, with gold trading over $2,685 and silver peaking above $40.50 intra-week. Despite a slight pullback, gold closed the week at $2,659, marking its highest weekly close ever. Silver ended the week at $31.60, reflecting a solid 2.5% increase. However, mining stocks failed to capitalize on this rally, indicating a lack of confidence in the market, as demonstrated by the declines seen in the GDX and GDXJ indexes.

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