As the bank failures of 2023 continue to shake the markets, economist Peter Schiff is fueling fears of a total collapse of the American financial system. Known for his attachment to gold, he warns that a recession of historic proportions is underway and that all banks are destined to fall. Thus, this radical diagnosis, issued in an already tense context, reignites the debate over the strength of financial institutions and the viability of economic policies pursued since the 2008 crisis.