Peter Schiff
Peter Schiff is the Chief Economist and Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital. He is a notable economic forecaster and investment advisor who is best known for accurately forecasting the 2008 financial crisis. Because of his colorful views of the United States economy and the financial markets, he has becomecone of the most widely recognized personalities in the economic world. An expert on economic theory, currencies, and international investing, Schiff is a highly sought after speaker at global conferences.
Peter Schiff Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief Economist and Global Strategist
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President
Academic History
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BA, Finance and Accounting
- Schiff began his investment career as a financial consultant with Shearson Lehman Brothers.
- He is Chairman of Schiff Gold, a company specializing in the sale of Gold and silver bullion.
- He serves as an advisor at Goldmoney.
- He recommends long-term investment in global commodities including buying gold, silver, and other physical precious metals.
- He is a widely followed opponent of debt-fueled growth policies.
- He is known for his advocacy for emerging market and commodity-focused investments in countries with positive fiscal characteristics.
- He champions free-market economic solutions.
- He writes about the U.S. stock market, economy, real estate, commodities, gold, the dollar, credit crunch, subprime debacle, and the mortgage meltdown.
- He served as an economic advisor to the 2008 Ron Paul presidential campaign.
- He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2010.
- He holds FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 27, 53, 55, 63, and 65 registrations.
- He has been quoted hundreds of times in leading news outlets around the world, including The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, and The New York Times.
- He regularly appears on CNBC, CNN, The BBC, Al Jazeera, Fox News, and Fox Business Network.
- He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.