The 5 Top Issues Facing Investors in 2020
Investors always have a lot on their minds, particularly when it comes to saving for retirement They’re always trying to figure out which way markets will move, when they’ll move, and what assets...
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Investors always have a lot on their minds, particularly when it comes to saving for retirement They’re always trying to figure out which way markets will move, when they’ll move, and what assets...
Next to stocks, bonds, and cash, gold is probably the top investment asset when it comes both to investor interest and common curiosity Cultures across the world and throughout history have valued...
Many investors think of gold as a hedge against economic turmoil, inflation, and financial crisis And with the economy slowing, stock markets near all-time highs and poised for a crash, and the...
One of the characteristic traits of an economy that is circling the drain is one in which the central bank directly monetizes the debt issued by the government Once that starts to happen, there is no...
One of the dominant themes in markets today is the vast amount of near-junk grade debt that’s floating around out there Corporate debt levels are nearly double what they were during the financial...
At the beginning of the year, the Federal Reserve was expected to hike interest rates at least twice Instead, it cut rates three times What should we expect in 2020 With numerous analysts and...
As 2019 winds to a close, stock markets continue to see record highs It’s a lot different than this time last year, when markets were plummeting to end the year So what has changed Well, the...
While many know about buying gold and silver, most probably don’t know that there are other precious metals in which they can buy One of the most common precious metals aside from gold and silver...
With the House of Representatives having impeached President Trump last Wednesday, the natural question is: what effect will that have on markets Judging by the way stock markets reacted in early...
Many people like to joke about how Congress always drags its feet on important pieces of legislation or on important societal issues One need only look at the crisis facing Social Security, something...
Gold is set to achieve its greatest annual gains since 2010, and it’s just the beginning of what could be a record-setting bull run If the current gold price holds up through the end of the year,...
Eastern Europe has seen a gold rush of sorts as numerous countries have sought to repatriate their gold holdings that had been held abroad Some of that gold had been held in London since World War...
The Federal Open Market Committee kept its target federal funds rate steady last week in a move that was largely anticipated by markets Markets had priced in previous rate cuts and weren’t looking...
The Social Security System has operated for over 80 years as a final backstop to prevent seniors from living out their last years in absolute poverty While the system was never intended to be the...
Gold has been a valued and cherished asset for centuries It has helped millions of people protect their assets over the years, as it provides an unparalleled ability to maintain its value in the face...
One of the big stories in financial markets this year was the huge spike in interest rates on overnight repurchase agreements (repos) Very few people outside financial analysts and market watchers...
While the United States has long been off the gold standard, the relationship between the US dollar and gold remains The strength of the dollar is one factor that many investors take into account...
Every day brings more and more news that market participants are warning of the risk of a severe recession Experienced traders from both stock and bond markets are positioning themselves to protect...
Every day seems to bring more and more news of headwinds facing the economy Now international organizations are warning that global trade growth is slowing, an ominous indicator that the world...
World reserve currencies don’t remain reserve currencies forever The British pound and its gold standard once ruled international finance, but after abandoning the gold standard during World War I...
It’s that time of year again, when families around the country gather together to eat turkey, watch football, and give thanks for everything they’ve been blessed with over the past year Investors...