PBD Podcast Will Bitcoin Replace Gold? w/ Peter Schiff | PBD Podcast | Ep. 393
Apr 11, 2024
Join Peter Schiff, an astute stockbroker and financial commentator known for predicting the 2008 crisis, as he delves into the age-old debate: Bitcoin versus gold. He explores gold's stability amid inflation and highlights the risks of Bitcoin's volatility as a supposedly safe asset. Schiff discusses Nixon's pivotal decision to abandon the gold standard and critiques current Federal Reserve policies contributing to wealth disparity. With sharp insights on today’s economic challenges, he advocates for a potential return to the gold standard as a hedge against looming financial instability.
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Bank Takeover
- Peter Schiff discusses the government takeover of his 100% reserve bank.
- False accusations of money laundering led to its seizure, impacting customers negatively.
Gold and Interest Rates
- Rising gold prices signal that interest rates are too low, according to Peter Schiff.
- Investors buy gold as an alternative to dollars or treasuries when inflation is high.
Women in Workforce Due to Inflation
- Inflation during the 1970s eroded the value of husbands' paychecks, forcing many women into the workforce.
- This provided a 'spare laborer', but today, with most families dual-income, this option is gone.
