Investors hold silver and gold to hedge economic instability and political crises. Is the move stable enough to sustain market fluctuations long term, though? How much will silver be worth if the U.S. dollar collapses? As an investor, you probably have numerous questions regarding precious metals, such as silver, and it is natural to wonder…
How Much Will Silver Be Worth If the US Dollar Collapses in Value?
Investor Pessimism Jumps to Levels Not Seen in Nearly 13 Years
Investors are becoming increasingly bearish on stocks as persistently high inflation has compelled the Federal Reserve to hike rates aggressively, with Bank of America analysts and the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) both saying that investor pessimism has hit levels not seen since around the time of the financial crisis of 2008–09. The latest…
A New ‘Lost Decade’ for the Market?
Commentary Investors may need to prepare themselves for the possibility that the good times are over. Stock market investors have generally enjoyed a decade of great returns dating back to 2013, when the market emerged from the doldrums of the 2008 financial crisis. The S&P 500 has now lost almost 25 percent in 2022 after…
Add This Asset to Your Portfolio
Having an asset within your portfolio that yields passive income while also providing a hedge against inflation is an attractive dual feature for many investors. A commercial real estate investment fund (CRE) can be an excellent addition to one’s portfolio. The benefits of a CRE include portfolio diversification, liquidity, and the fact that investors will…
The Strong Dollar Is a Risk to Corporate Profits
Commentary The strong dollar remains a risk to corporate profits and asset prices as the impact on the global economies grows. While many commentators argued the dollar would go bust due to the excessive debt levels in the United States, such has hardly been the case. In 2022, as the U.S. economy is the “cleanest…
Americans Must Fight Against ESG Agenda to Save Economy, Way of Life: West Virginia Treasurer
West Virginia recently joined a growing number of states to divest from companies that are implementing global environmental, social, and governance standards (ESG) that demonize fossil fuels and prioritize social justice initiatives. Because West Virginia’s economy relies heavily on fossil fuel revenue, state Treasurer Riley Moore has put these ESG companies on a restricted list,…
China’s Brand of ESG Another Hurdle in Sustainable Investment Movement
News Analysis With the explosive global growth in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing, also known as sustainable investing, it’s no exception in China where ESG funds are proliferating and there are even Canadian offerings. One of ESG’s confounding aspects, however, remains that those three criteria mean different things to different people and that China…
Reserve Currency Status Benefits US Institutions But Not Regular Folk: Labor Economist
The U.S. dollar being the world’s reserve currency has only benefited American institutions and not regular workers, according to labor economist, founder, and president of the Economic Strategy Institute Clyde Prestowitz. Prestovitz has served as an adviser to Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, and as a counselor to the secretary of…
Australian Crypto Entrepreneur Lost $267 Million After Deal Collapsed Amid Crypto Market Plunges
An Australian cryptocurrency investor has lost US$267 million after failing to secure funding for his Silicon Valley-based blockchain start-up as the digital currency market remains in a knockout. Michael Dunworth, the co-founder of Wyre, said he was dealt a heavy blow by the news last week that US online checkout company Bolt Financial Inc scrapped…
Fed Chair Says Housing Price ‘Correction’ Would Put Market in Better Balance
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the U.S. housing market will probably face a reset after a period of “red hot” price increases that have put home ownership out of reach for many Americans. The average contract rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage had already hit an historically high 6.25 percent last week…
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