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The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week's precious metals news with some thoughtful commentary. For more, visit schiffgold.com/news/
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Central Banks Shift from Dollar to Gold | SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.23.2025

Join Peter Schiff in this week's Gold Wrap as he discusses the significant rise in gold and silver prices, the decline of the US dollar and Treasury yields, and the impact of recent legislative and trade developments on the market. Plus, get insights on future investment strategies and upcoming changes at SchiffGold.

Jul 05, 202525 min

The End! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.29.23

We've reached the end of another year. A new year is always a good time for reflection. And maybe even some resolutions. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the trajectory of gold as we enter the new year, explains an economic truth, offers some thoughts on New Year's resolutions, and makes a big announcement. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3NIosER - Dollar weakness boosting gold - Gold's roller-coaster ride - Banks aren't as so...

Dec 29, 202334 min

That's One Heck Of A Drug! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.22.23

US stocks surged with the promise of interest rate cuts. Then stocks tanked when some Fed officials tried to walk that promise back. Then they surged again when some weak economic data put rate cuts back on the table. As Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey put it, easy money is one heck of a drug! In this episode, he explains the impact of easy money on the economy and the markets, and he speculates about the future. Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3RSMUpu Tune in to the Friday Go...

Dec 22, 202339 min

What A Difference Two Weeks Makes! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.15.21

Two weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said it would be "premature" to conclude that monetary policy is sufficiently restrictive. This week, the Fed indicated rate cuts are on tap for next year. What a difference two weeks makes! In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey breaks down this week's Fed meeting and the status of the inflation fight. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3NqkzUI Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of ...

Dec 15, 202329 min

Battling Economic Ignorance One President at a Time: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.8.23

It's not a good idea to argue about things you don't know anything about. Most people realize this -- until it comes to economics. A lot of people argue economics from a position of ignorance. President Biden is one of those people. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey dissects a couple of comments Biden made last week and teaches some economics along the way. He also talks about the significance of gold's record-breaking week. Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.l...

Dec 08, 202337 min

A Monster Under the Bed: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.01.23

Imagine a bedroom. It looks clean and safe, but there is a monster under the bed that nobody notices. As host Mike Maharrey explains in this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, that's basically the condition of the US banking system right now. It appears "sound," but a closer look reveals a financial crisis is still bubbling under the surface. He also talks about the recent run-up in the price of gold. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/47SiWXG Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap ea...

Dec 01, 202329 min

An Economics Lesson From the Pilgrims: Thoughts From Maharrey Head 11.24.23

Did you know Thanksgiving almost didn't happen thanks to the Pilgrims' experiment with socialism? It didn't work. Fortunately, they figured out some economic truths and the rest is history. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey tells the Thanksgiving story you almost certainly didn't hear in school. He also explains why today is called Black Friday. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3QWwafp Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the we...

Nov 24, 202328 min

The Fat Lady Hasn't Sung a Note: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 11.17.23

Everybody seems convinced that the Federal Reserve has won the inflation fight, there will be no more rate hikes, and rate cuts are right around the corner. But as Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey reminds us, it's not over until the fat lady sings. And she hasn't sung a note. In this episode, he breaks down the latest CPI data and explains why the victory dance might be premature. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/49Jm1Lu Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a re...

Nov 17, 202337 min

The Road to Prosperity Is Paved With Credit Cards? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 11.10.23

Mainstream pundits and government officials keep talking about the strong economy and resilient consumers while ignoring what's driving them - borrowing. To listen to them, you would think the road to prosperity is paved with credit cards. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey breaks down the recent household debt data and explains why this isn't the sign of a strong economy. He also highlights some interesting silver demand news. You can visit the show notes page here: http...

Nov 10, 202332 min

Confidence Level Is Low! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 11.03.23

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he's not confident interest rates are high enough to slay price inflation. He also said he's not confident they aren't. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey wonders out loud why we should have any confidence if Powell doesn't. Along the way, he breaks down the November Fed meeting and talks about the "colossal" year for central bank gold buying. Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3tWz2Rv Tune in to the Friday ...

Nov 03, 202334 min

Navigating By Stars on a Cloudy Night: Schiff Gold Friday Gold Wrap 10.27.23

When it comes to economic data, context matters. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains how the Fed, many mainstream economists, and financial network talking heads get a lot wrong because of bad data, shoddy economic frameworks, and ignorance of history. Along the way, he covers the GDP and the latest price action for gold. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3FyCkwR Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and...

Oct 27, 202334 min

The Illusion of Prosperity: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.20.23

The 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-sch...

Oct 20, 202329 min

Inflation Not a Problem If You Don't Buy Anything! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.13.23

But he's playing tricks with the data and making assumptions that are meaningless in the real world. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey dissects Krugman's claims in light of the September CPI data. He also talks about market reaction to the CPI and shares some interesting gold news from Zimbabwe. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/48LoEMx 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...

Oct 13, 202338 min

Not Just Wrong; Wildly Wrong! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 10.06.23

The mainstream wasn't just wrong about inflation in 2020. It was wildly wrong. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey dissects a 2020 video produced by CNBC to show just how wrong they were. He explains why they were wrong and teaches some economics along the way. He also discusses the carnage in the bond market and tells you who is buying gold. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3tjtlNg Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the...

Oct 06, 202344 min

We've Been Gaslit! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 09.29.23

The economy is great! Inflation is dead! We're on our way to a soft landing! We keep hearing messages like this over and over again from Fed officials, the Biden administration, academics, and financial news pundits. But doesn't the spin seem a little detached from reality? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey exposes the political class's gaslighting operation. He also talks about the big selloff in gold this week. You can visit the show notes here: https://bit.ly/3RDhJ1C...

Sep 29, 202336 min

Saying One Thing; Doing Whatever: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 09.22.23

The Federal Reserve wrapped up its September meeting on Wednesday and left interest rates unchanged. But Powell and Company had plenty to say. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey breaks down the Fed's rhetoric and prognostications, and argues that what the Fed says and what it will do are two different things. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3ZuiTP0 Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it...

Sep 22, 202339 min

Slow Burn: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 09.15.23

The economy is in a slow burn. You can't even see the flames. But there is some smoke. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey calls attention to that smoke with a breakdown of August's CPI and some other data that came out this week. He also busts a myth about silver. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3rgY1Oy 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 i...

Sep 15, 202340 min

Fed Up! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 09.08.23

We're fed up -- fed up with the Federal Reserve. After all, it is the engine that drives the biggest government in history. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey explains what the Fed is, how it came to be, and how it enables reckless government borrowing and spending. He also talks about one reason why the recent drop in the CPI is likely transitory. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3EAwV7S Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the ...

Sep 08, 202336 min

For Those Who Labor...SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 09.01.23

We're kicking off Labor Day weekend. That means you're going to hear a lot of rhetoric about how the government needs to do more for workers. But as Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains, we don't really need better government policies for workers. We need better money for everybody. He also talks about tanking consumer confidence in this bubble economy. You Can Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3PlsG6B Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s econo...

Sep 01, 202329 min

Another BRIC in The Wall: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08 25 23

The BRICS economic bloc announced it will add six new members, including Saudi Arabia. The growing influence of BRICS could ultimately dent Western economic power and undermine the dollar's role as the world's reserve currency. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about the ramifications of BRICS expansion, de-dollarization, and the possibility of a BRICS currency. He also talks about how silver is inexcusably low. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit....

Aug 25, 202332 min

Is This a 2007 Redux? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.18.23

There is a growing consensus that the Federal Reserve can successfully slay price inflation and bring the economy to a soft landing. After all, the economy appears to be chugging along. But as Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains, there are a lot of things bubbling under the surface that should temper that optimism. In fact, what we're seeing today looks a lot like 2007. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3sgKYNf Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap o...

Aug 18, 202337 min

The Bill Is Coming Due! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.11.23

Credit cards are great until the bill comes due. And the US economy has about maxed out the plastic. The Federal Reserve incentivized borrowing and the economy is buried under trillions of dollars in debt. As Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains in this episode, the bill is about to come due. He also goes over the July CPI data and digs into some of the ramifications. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3Ov8u0q Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of t...

Aug 11, 202338 min

You've Got Questions; We Have Answers: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 08.04.23

In this special episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey answers listeners' questions. He covers topics including the precious metals markets, investment strategies, the trajectory of the economy, the future of the US dollar, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and more. You can visit the show notes page here: bit.ly/3KlLD60 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 ins...

Aug 04, 202337 min

What's Next? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.28.23

The Fed raised interest rates yet again during its July meeting. So, what's next? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the Fed meeting and the weird messaging, and then speculates about the central bank's next move given the current economic backdrop. He also talks about a lucky Oklahoma woman and her bag of "junk" silver. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/451Trlx Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s e...

Jul 28, 202333 min

Fissures in The Economy: Schiffgold Friday Gold Wrap 07.21.23

Janet Yellen recently said she doesn't think the US economy will slip into a recession. Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey explains why he doesn't think we should put a lot of stock on Janet's prognostications, and he goes on to point out some major fissures in the economy and financial system that are opening up under the surface. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3pWklfB Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it ...

Jul 21, 202334 min

There's No Place Like Home! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.14.23

As the saying goes, there's no place like home. And more and more countries think that's the case when it comes to their gold. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about why many central banks and sovereign wealth funds are bringing their gold home. He also talks about gold's performance through the first half of 2023 and the June CPI data. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/44uH3un Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week...

Jul 14, 202336 min

Fed People Saying Stuff: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.07.23

Despite doing nothing at the June meeting, Fed officials continue to talk tough about fighting inflation. But Friday Gold Wrap host Mike Maharrey thinks something is amiss. In this episode, he talks about the disconnect between rhetoric and the Fed's actions. Are they clueless or running scared? This week, he also talks about another big jump in the national debt and the latest on central bank gold buying. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3Q3TSHV Tune in to the Friday Gold ...

Jul 07, 202332 min

Things Happen Slowly and Then All At Once: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.30.23

There was a lot of economic data this month that seems to signal a strong economy. Does it though? Is everything really fine? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey digs deeper into the data and reveals a less sanguine reality. He also explains the inner workings of the spot price for gold, how it's determined, and the factors that influence it. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/3Pzi3gP Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s ...

Jun 30, 202334 min
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