The Fed Can’t Win: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.30.22
The Federal Reserve is trying to win a war against price inflation without tipping the economy into a recession. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey highlights two more reasons this is a game the Fed…
Crying Wolf? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.23.22
Are the people who are predicting a big economic crash right? Or are they just crying wolf? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains why it’s hard to predict the exact timing of a…
Keep Your Eye on the Ball: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.16.22
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day gyrations of the market, pronouncements of certain government or central bank officials, and the most recent data dump. So, it’s important to keep your eye on the ball. In this episode…
J. Powell’s Do-Si-Do SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.02.22
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell came out this week and indicated the central bank is set to pivot away from its aggressive rate hikes. But he couched the announcement in hawkish terms. The markets bought the pivot and ignored the…
Jeff Bezos Says, “Slow Your Spending”… idiot critics…
When Jeff Bezos speaks, I listen. Take note though, I did not say “follow what is said”, I just say “listen to what is said”. I have a long standing policy that when people such as Jeff Bezos speak, it’s…
Feel the Pain! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 09.23.22
The September Federal Reserve meeting wrapped up this week with another 75 basis point rate hike. And Fed Chairman Jerome Powell admitted that there is going to be some pain as the central bank continues to fight inflation. In this…
ECB must act decisively; recession fears should not constrain policy -Nagel
ECB must act decisively; recession fears should not constrain policy -Nagel
Spin Cycle: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.29.22
This week, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates another 75 basis points despite a second straight quarter of negative GDP growth. Meanwhile, Congress is debating a big government spending bill to “reduce inflation.” In this week’s Friday Gold Wrap podcast,…
The Fed’s Sophie’s Choice: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.15.22
It happened again. The CPI data for June came in hotter than expected. Prices rose at the fastest pace in this inflationary cycle. That pushes the Fed ever closer to having to make a very difficult choice. In this episode…
Gazing Into a Hazy Crystal Ball: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.01.22
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell continues to insist that the economy is strong enough to withstand tighter monetary policy to fight inflation. But the economy seems to be saying otherwise. So, how will this play out? In this week’s Friday…
This Graph Guarantees a Painful Recession… (maybe Depression?)
It amazes me how the mainstream financial media overlooks such basic graphs that illustrate such powerful topics of consideration. Unfortunately, the graph I will show you in this video guarantees a painful recession (if not a depression!). Oftentimes the best…
How the Federal Reserve Will Cause a Recession
Watch “Part 1”: https://claytrader.com/videos/a-recession-is-coming-heres-how-i-know/ Thanks to a comment from a viewer, it created the idea for further explanation in regards to how the federal reserve will cause a recession. In my previous video I made some very bold claims that…
A Recession is Coming (Here’s How I Know!)
I know what the mainstream financial media is telling you. There is a “chance” of a recession hitting the USA economy, but, “odds are” a recession won’t happen. This is a total lie and a huge misrepresentation of some basic…
It’s a Big Flim-Flam: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 01.28.22
The Federal Reserve held its first FOMC meeting of 2022. The central bank didn’t do anything, but the tone coming out of the meeting was widely perceived as even more “hawkish.” Everybody is convinced the Fed really means it now.…
Recession 2021- Why Recessions Are a Good Thing
Recession 2021. Recession-Proof Your Retirement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77hWfcBM0m0 Why Recessions Are a Good Thing Many people fear the specter of a recession. Declining economic growth, higher unemployment, and inflation are all among the hallmarks of recessionary periods. Businesses fail, workers fear…
Phil’s Reaction: The Big Short | Phil Town
The Big Short is one of my favorite movies. Believe it or not, investors these days can learn a lot from it. Today I react to a classic scene, where Mark Baum realizes the housing bubble is in fact real,…
Investment Analysis: Numbers to Watch | Phil Town
You must consider management when researching companies, and the numbers that signify the ability to allocate capital properly. In this week’s clip from InvestED, Phil and Danielle discuss ways to determine great stocks, and how you can use that information…
Best Things to Invest in During a Recession | Phil Town
It’s important to understand the best investing strategies—especially during a recession. Today, I discuss investing during an event, and explain why even in a down market, there are ways you can keep your money working for you in the stock…
Understanding Market Volatility & Why We Need It | Phil Town
Although the thought of market volatility sounds nerve-wracking, it’s actually the reason why there are great opportunities to purchase wonderful companies at good prices. Today, I discuss this concept more in-depth, and prove why we need market volatility to be…
Covid-19 Market Crash vs. Other Historical Crashes | Phil Town
We can’t deny that our economy has been impacted by Covid, but there is something to learn from every market crash we’ve experienced throughout history. Today, I discuss previous crashes we’ve gone through, and compare them to the one we…