Quoth the Raven

In a recent interview with Fringe Finance, renowned economist Peter Schiff shared his perspective on the state of the global economy, the ongoing gold rally, and the policies of central banks. Schiff, known for his unflinching critiques of government policies and his bullish stance on gold, offered a comprehensive analysis that touched on a range of economic issues, from the performance of gold to the potential for a looming economic crisis. In our full hour-long discussion, available via audio we talked about: the significance of gold surpassing $2,500, the building of a higher base, and the expectation that gold's price will accelerate. the observation that Wall Street is not yet paying attention to the gold rally, with more focus on Bitcoin gold mining stocks are hitting new 52-week highs, but they are still far from their 2011 peaks. gold's price trajectory from 2001, starting at $270 and rising to $1,900 in a decade. the dollar's recent weakness, particularly against the Swiss franc, and its implications for gold prices. criticism of the Fed's decision to stop raising interest rates and the potential mistakes associated with future rate cuts. the inefficiency and potential damage of price controls, specifically regarding Kamala Harris's proposed policies. the potential effects of taxing unrealized capital gains, including constitutional concerns and the likelihood of increased capital flight from the U.S. whether government can ever be efficient, with the argument that efficiency is inherently a feature of the private sector, not government. Japan's economic situation and the potential implications for global markets if similar issues arise elsewhere. how markets reacted to the Bank of Japan's statements on interest rates and the anticipation of U.S. rate cuts. concerns about rising inflation, especially in the context of potential rate cuts by the Fed and global economic instability. warnings about the possible economic collapse if central banks continue on their current paths without addressing the underlying issues. how long-term inflation could escalate, especially with the current fiscal and monetary policies. advocacy for investing in gold and gold mining stocks as a hedge against expected economic turmoil and inflation. Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch Follow me on YouTube, and Twitter Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:  JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - email laura@jmbullion.com  - Twitter: @JMBullion George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon Longest Running Supporters   Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018  Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018 Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018  Chris Bede - Since 5/2018  Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018  Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018 Shear Luck - Since 5/2018   Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column Kashumba - Since 8/2021 Randy Carder - Since 8/2021 T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021 Jamie - Since 8/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021 John H. H. - Since 11/2021 Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021 Joseph K. 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George Gammon, an economic commentator and host of the Rebel Capitalist Show, dives into the chaos affecting U.S. markets, driven by the yen carry trade. He explains its complexities and the risks it poses to investors. The conversation explores potential debt crises, insights from the bond market, and how the Fed might respond. George also shares his thoughts on short and medium-term market trends, highlighting an economic landscape fraught with uncertainty and discussing the implications for everyday Americans.

In a compelling discussion, investigative journalist Matt Taibbi, head of Racket News, delves into Kamala Harris' candidacy and the lack of scrutiny surrounding her nomination. He shares insights on the disturbing normalization of government overreach and the profound shifts in American public thought. Taibbi also critiques the failures of the recent Trump assassination attempt and emphasizes the urgent need for transparency and trust in journalism, especially amidst rising digital censorship and misinformation in politics.

James Lavish, writer of The Informationist newsletter, simplifies the U.S. debt crisis, economic policies, and financial crises. They discuss inflation, unemployment, interest rates, and strategies for managing market stability. The podcast explores the US debt crisis, implications of increasing debt, and challenges in addressing it through spending cuts or tax hikes.

Michael J. Saylor is an American entrepreneur and business executive. He is the executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy. Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch Follow me on YouTube, and Twitter Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:  JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - email laura@jmbullion.com  - Twitter: @JMBullion George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon $10 in free bitcoin with Swan when you sign up using my link. Longest Running Supporters   Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018  Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018 Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018  Chris Bede - Since 5/2018  Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018  Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018 Shear Luck - Since 5/2018   Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column Kashumba - Since 8/2021 Randy Carder - Since 8/2021 T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021 Jamie - Since 8/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021 John H. H. - Since 11/2021 Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021 Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021 Chris - Since 12/2021 All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.    Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

Last weekend I had the pleasure of sitting down with independent 2024 Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for an hourlong interview. What’s inside this exclusive Fringe Finance interview with RFK Jr.: What drives the media to paint RFK Jr. in an extremely vile light, as an “anti-vaxxer” and “conspiracy theorist” RFK Jr. reacts to Chris Cuomo admitting he now takes ivermectin and AstraZeneca pulling their vaccine off the market RFK Jr.’s take on Joe Biden withholding military aid from Israel and thoughts on the overall conflict in the middle east Thoughts on China potentially attempting to take Taiwan What does RFK Jr. think causes inflation and how his campaign expects to introduce sound money into our system “Ending the war on bitcoin”, sound money, gold and silver Potential plans to create a treasury bond backed in part by a gold, silver, bitcoin basket Where does he align best with both primary Presidential candidates RFK Jr.’s take on bodily autonomy, medical freedom and abortion Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch Follow me on YouTube, and Twitter Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:  JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - email laura@jmbullion.com  - Twitter: @JMBullion George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon $10 in free bitcoin with Swan when you sign up using my link. Longest Running Supporters   Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018  Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018 Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018  Chris Bede - Since 5/2018  Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018  Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018 Shear Luck - Since 5/2018   Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column Kashumba - Since 8/2021 Randy Carder - Since 8/2021 T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021 Jamie - Since 8/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021 John H. H. - Since 11/2021 Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021 Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021 Chris - Since 12/2021 All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.    Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

Matt Taibbi is an American author, journalist, and podcaster. He has reported on finance, media, politics, and sports. A former contributing editor for Rolling Stone, he is the author of several books, former co-host of the Useful Idiots podcast, and publisher of the Racket News (formerly TK News) on Substack. Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch Follow me on YouTube, and Twitter Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:  JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - email laura@jmbullion.com  - Twitter: @JMBullion George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon $10 in free bitcoin with Swan when you sign up using my link. Longest Running Supporters   Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018  Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018 Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018  Chris Bede - Since 5/2018  Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018  Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018 Shear Luck - Since 5/2018   Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column Kashumba - Since 8/2021 Randy Carder - Since 8/2021 T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021 Jamie - Since 8/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021 John H. H. - Since 11/2021 Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021 Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021 Chris - Since 12/2021 All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.    Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

My buddy Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin Precious Metals joins me for a critique of US fiscal and monetary policy, a frightening analysis of potential economic scenarios, the Chinese economic strategy and commodity acquisition intentions and thoughts on societal and political issues heading into the 2024 election.  Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Podcast listeners get 40% off annual subscriptions for life by using this link: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch Follow me on YouTube, and Twitter Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:  JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - email laura@jmbullion.com  - Twitter: @JMBullion George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon $10 in free bitcoin with Swan when you sign up using my link. Longest Running Supporters   Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018  Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018 Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018  Chris Bede - Since 5/2018  Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018  Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018 Shear Luck - Since 5/2018   Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column Kashumba - Since 8/2021 Randy Carder - Since 8/2021 T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021 Jamie - Since 8/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021 John H. H. - Since 11/2021 Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021 Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021 Chris - Since 12/2021 All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.    Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

Peter Schiff and Lawrence Lepard engage in a lively debate on Bitcoin and its properties as a form of money. They discuss the differences and similarities between Bitcoin and gold, exploring the risks associated with Bitcoin and the enduring value of gold. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of mining gold in space and how it could affect the supply and demand of gold. Lastly, they discuss the potential effects of Bitcoin on the demand for gold stocks and its impact on gold mining companies.

From a Twitter Spaces I did on 1/11/2024 where I ranted about the UFO "disclosure" crowd, Bob Lazar, David Fravor, Lue Elizondo and the whole crowd.  Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here: http://quoththeraven.substack.com Podcast listeners can take 50% off a Substack annual subscription for life by using this link: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=92245385 Contribute a paltry recurring donation via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch One time donations can also be sent via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/qtrresearch QTR merch is available here. You can also follow me on YouTube, and Twitter. THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY KIND PATRONS.    Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:  Masterworks - use code QTR at Masterworks.com to skip the waiting list JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - Twitter: @JMBullion George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon Sang Lucci & Wall St. Jesus — The Steamroom — Twitter: @wallstjesus and @sanglucci Longest Running Supporters   Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018  Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018 Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018  Chris Bede - Since 5/2018  Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018  Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018 Shear Luck - Since 5/2018   Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column Kashumba - Since 8/2021 Randy Carder - Since 8/2021 T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021 Jamie - Since 8/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021 John H. H. - Since 11/2021 Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021 Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021 A Farmer - Since 9/2021 Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021 Chris - Since 12/2021 All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.    Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.