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Market Shorts 6.30.19
The Federal Reserve Will Inflate the Economy Further Source: Bonner/Bonner And Partners "'Inflation' refers to an increase in the supply of money. People use it colloquially to refer to consumer price increases. But increasing the supply of money doesn't necessarily...
Is the Gold/Silver Ratio Resetting to a New Normal?
Gold’s rally since its August 2018 low has been impressive to say the least. Gold has broken above $1,350/ounce in February of this year and it looks like gold’s price is about to exceed that level once again. Some experts, like billionaire investor Paul Tudor...
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Bank of America CEO: 'We want a cashless society' Source: Yahoo Finance "Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan embraced the digital money movement on Wednesday, saying his firm has 'more to gain than anybody' from the booming trend of non-cash transactions. 'We want a...
Potential Tailwinds for Gold
A number of global factors are converging that may cause gold prices to rise. Let’s take a look at some of the key factors at play. Banks are Recognizing the Value in Gold In their most recently released recommendations, The Bank for International Settlements (BIS),...
Market Shorts 6.16.19
America's CFOs are bracing for a 2020 recession Source: CNN Business "The longest economic expansion in modern American history could come to a screeching halt right before the 2020 presidential election. At least that's what US finance leaders fear. Nearly half...
Market Shorts 6.10.19
Stocks Fall as Trump's Mexico Tariff Threat Rattles Markets Source: Wall Street Journal "Stocks and bond yields around the world fell Friday after President Trump threatened to impose escalating tariffs on Mexico, capping a brutal month for markets as rising trade...
The Pros and Cons of DIY Investing
DIY projects are all the rage these days. People are taking on weekend DIY projects and even building entire tiny houses by themselves. So why not use DIY strategies to build your investment portfolio? Well, there are answers that support and detract from such...
5 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Invest in for 2019
While we may still be a little far off from robot butlers and flying cars, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here and is the wave of the future. From products to make life easier and more hands-free at home to life-saving medical technology, AI will be implemented in...
Market Shorts 6.1.19
Digital Cash: Another Dangerous New Idea in Monetary Policy Source: Mises Institute “While modern monetary theory has provided some distraction for public and commentators alike, the war on cash goes on... eliminate cash and there will be no limit to how low the...
Market Shorts 5.24.19
China is preparing for protracted trade war Source - South China Morning Post "Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the nation to embark on a new Long March and 'start all over again', in the most dramatic sign to date that Beijing has given up hope of reaching...
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