Investing in gold, like many alternative investments, requires a layer of expertise beyond that of stocks and bonds. Breaking this layer is an essential step in maximizing portfolio returns, hedging against inflation, and obtaining the unique benefits of precious metals.
The U.S. financial markets rest on how much investors trust the almighty Fed. Can they engineer a soft landing after so many egregious miscalculations and deteriorating credibility?
The yield curve just inverted, a signal that has accurately predicted 10 out of the last 10 recessions. As investors exit the bond market, where will they go?
Gold has a few key characteristics that make it an essential tool for achieving superior returns, building long-term wealth, and hedging against economic downturns.
Russia changed the course of history this week with its invasion of Ukraine, crushing risk assets, spiking energy prices, and triggering a massive move into gold.
Today’s frothy market is giving 60/40 investors a bitter taste of what is to come. Record-high stock valuations, exorbitant debt, high inflation, and rising interest rates are sowing the seeds for a radically different economic era.
Pressure is stacking up on technology companies, wiping out billions in market value. This volatility will likely contribute to a risk-off market attitude.
CPI reached the highest level since 1982. Policymakers are scrambling to assign blame and introduce solutions that won’t sacrifice the economy or the stock market.