In this in-depth interview, renowned economist Peter Schiff shares his unfiltered outlook on the global economy, inflation, gold, silver, Bitcoin, and the future of the U.S. dollar. Schiff explains why official inflation numbers like CPI may be misleading, warns about the consequences of the rapidly growing U.S. national debt approaching $39 trillion, and outlines why he believes the U.S. dollar could face a major crisis of confidence. He also discusses why gold prices could surge to $10,000–$20,000, why silver could potentially reach $150–$200, and why he believes Bitcoin may be one of the biggest financial bubbles in history. In this conversation, Schiff breaks down the risks in stocks, bonds, real estate, and crypto markets, offering investors a macroeconomic perspective on what could be the next global financial crisis.
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🗓️ Recording date: March 12, 2026

📖 Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:15 – Inflation vs Reality: Is CPI Misleading?
3:40 – Can the Fed Reach 2% Inflation Without Recession?
4:12 – What Gold Is Signaling About the Monetary System
6:30 – Could Gold Reach $6,000–$20,000?
7:35 – Why Gold Keeps Rising Despite Slowing Inflation
8:59 – Silver Outlook: Could It Reach $150–$200?
10:04 – Silver Supply, AI Demand & Possible Shortages
11:36 – U.S. Debt Near $39 Trillion: When Does the Crisis Hit?
13:15 – What a Dollar Reserve Collapse Would Look Like
14:10 – Bitcoin Outlook: Why Schiff Thinks It Could Crash
18:49 – Is Bitcoin the Biggest Bubble in Markets?
21:41 – Real Estate Bubble & Potential 30% Price Drop
24:53 – Trump, Housing Affordability & Market Risks
25:27 – Final Thoughts