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In this conversation, Joe and James discuss the recent comments made by Fed Chairman Powell regarding interest rates and the political pressures influencing the Federal Reserve’s decisions. They explore the implications of the Genius Act, which aims to regulate stable coins and its potential impact on treasury yields. The discussion
There’s a huge misconception about the Federal Reserve: that it controls all interest rates. Here’s the reality: The Fed sets the federal funds rate — the overnight rate banks charge each other. Mortgage rates, credit card rates, and Treasury yields are set by the bond market. Yes, the Fed is
Trump claims the U.S. has the “greatest economy in history.” But when the jobs data doesn’t support his narrative, the solution is simple: fire the messenger. Now, the August jobs report might not even be released — because it could show negative job growth. What does that tell you about
Can the Government Turn the U.S. Into a Hedge Fund? Trump built his career on real estate — borrowing cheap money, using leverage, and betting big. Now in Washington, that same playbook may be applied to the U.S. economy itself. Here’s the idea: Borrow billions from the bond market. Create
Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech marks a major pivot at the Federal Reserve. Peter Schiff explains how political pressure from the Trump administration has forced Powell’s hand, why stagflation is now undeniable, and what this means for gold, the dollar, and the future of the U.S. economy. This episode is
What’s the purpose of a bank? You deposit your money. They safeguard it. That’s how it’s supposed to work. Instead, we’ve got: Banks putting your money at risk, charging you fees for the privilege, endless bureaucracy, reporting you to the government for withdrawing cash. The system is broken. And it’s
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