Episode 5 Synopsis: Debunking Ned Davis’ predictions on gold Chicago Fed president Charles Evans hints that the Fed can’t raise interest rates Alan Greenspan gives Fed a pass on CNBC Brokerage houses hit by FINRA arbritation results Eurozone low inflation ‘scare’ Collapse in Fannie and Freddie stock The numbers behind the weekly economic data [powerpress]
Episode 4 Synopsis Launch of the iPhone 6 Surprising employment arbitration results Housing market rolls over Hotel minimum wage World Bank head claims that QE works
SchiffRadio Podcast Episode 3 Synopsis: FOMC: Janet Yellen’s official statement and her response to her Q&A, later in the day Market reaction to Yellen’s statement, and the “walk” vs the “talk”. The Ali Baba IPO The breakdown in the price of Bitcoin My crazy email exchange with CNBC’s Joe Kernen Scotland votes to remain in the UK
SchiffRadio Podcast Episode 2 Synopsis Economic Data – More weak data Purchase applications index declined by 7.2% – biggest decline in 14 years Treasury yields slightly up for the week Retail sales up – Buying more or paying more? auto purchases with cheap money inflation not taken into account Auto loans increasingly delinquent Fed Policy I’ll admit to being wrong if the Fed raises interest rates back to normal and shrinks its balance sheet back to normal, as promised, and does not produce a financial crisis. Interest Rates Negative Interest Rates in Japan and in Switzerland Inflation Paul Krugman says we should be at 4% inflation and a minimum wage of $10.10 Commentary on Henry Blodgett’s inflation comments Column from David K. Johnson on how corporations are getting rich by paying taxes Employment Jobless claims up, indicating a trend change The Economy Recognizing bubbles ahead of the crisis Europe – Poll on Scottish independence Social Issues: The NBA in the hot seat for racism Over-reaction to the Ray Rice story
Schiff Radio Podcast Episode 1 Synopsis: Wall Street foolishly dismisses August’s horrible Jobs Report ECB cuts rates in misguided push for higher inflation. “Shrink-flation,” what is it and why those using the term still don’t get it. Implications of Switzerland’s coming gold reserve vote . Protesting Fast food workers determined to put themselves out of work. Does Alibaba’s biggest IPO in history shows portent more interest in foreign stocks? Countrywide’s Anthony Mozilo is not the real villain. NY Fed concedes 25% of college grads wasted their time and money.
