In this week's Friday Gold Wrap Podcast, JD and Joel discuss why gold is up today, "doom spending," and other market and precious metals news. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED -Silver, the dollar index, and the VIX -Lowering premiums for physical precious metals -Failing Social Security trust funds -December's better-than-expected retail sales figures -Debt-saddled "doom spenders" -Wisdom from Ludwig von Mises -The week ahead The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s economic precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and other podcasting platforms. Tune in to the Friday Gold Wrap each week for a recap of the week’s economic and political news as it relates to gold and silver, along with some insightful commentary. For more information visit schiffgold.com/news.