Is it the right time to buy gold? The shiny metal has been a way to store value for centuries, but modern-day investors may wonder whether it’s a good addition to their portfolios. Let’s look at how gold is performing in relation to oil. While we’re...
While China will likely see issues in the near future with their economy, they aren’t alone. The United States is starting to struggle itself, creating problems that could lead us into another recession. While it is normal to see dips in the market every five...
Now that Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire voters have cast their ballots for presidential contenders, the 2016 race is officially underway. The next president will have a dramatic impact on the U.S. based on how he or she resolves — or fails to resolve —...
What is money, really? Its main purpose is to serve as a consistent measurement of value that lets us more easily exchange goods and services. But quantitative easing via the Federal Reserve threatens this role that money plays and especially impacts the stable...
Global banks are worried. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has issued a dire warning through their monthly client advisory that says “Sell everything except high quality bonds” and predicts that this will be a “cataclysmic” year for markets....
It’s always a challenge to listen to what the Bulls and Bears are saying about the stock market and economy. That’s because during more uneasy times, these two sides sometime conflict with one another. As we begin 2016, we’re starting to see more of...
