The reality is that with unprecedented levels of debt and minimal savings, U.S. interest rates should be much higher than their historic norms. But rates have stayed low because the Fed has been able to artificially suppressing them. The markets are about to change that fast.
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) February 21, 2018
Hot And Trending...
Trending
- Malinvestment and the Austrian Business Cycle, as explained by Yogi Berra
- How would increased diversity at the Fed effect monetary policy? Do women or blacks think differently? Are rates a function of sex or race?
- What can a neoclassical economist learn from Austrianism?
- The economy was too weak to raise rates last year, but most believe its strong enough this year. GDP 1.9% 1st half 2014, just 1.45% 2015.
- To Puerto Ricans wanting #StatehoodPR : If you think the Zika virus is bad, wait until you feel the sting of an infestation of IRS agents!
- Analysts say the lower credit rating could cost the state “tens of millions” of dollars. http://bit.ly/2tbbDdx
- High Black unemployment results more from bad legislation coming from Congress and the White House, than bad monetary policy from the #Fed!
- The proposed hallmarking system will increase transparency, foster confidence, and likely help support demand. http://bit.ly/2tFtBC2
- It’s Time to Give a Little Thought to Silver https://t.co/6dgAkpzwVk @SchiffGold
- Economist Ronald-Peter Stöferle predicts when gold will make the next leg up. http://bit.ly/2tcyENW