Gold has long been viewed as the “safe-haven asset” - one that can protect investors against the ravages of stock market crashes - but does gold’s safe-haven reputation still hold up? Can gold actually protect your portfolio from a tumbling stock market? The infographic below shows the 10 biggest declines in the S&P 500 since 1970 and compares them with gold price movements during the same time.
Read More »Unlike the U.S., A Canadian Recession Is A Matter Of When, Not If – Here’s Why.
A reasonable debate can be had regarding the extent to which the U.S. economy may slow in the near-term but Canada's sensitivity to interest rates suggests that a Canadian recession is a matter of when, not if.
Read More »The AI Sector: Sliced & Diced By Category
From what has been written about artificial intelligence (AI) there is not much information as to what companies are involved in the research and development of quantum computing qubits and the companies involved in the application of such revolutionary technology. This article does just that, slicing and dicing the sector in a multitude of ways and identifying artificial intelligence and …
Read More »What Does End Of Spike In Real Yields Mean For Gold? Here’s What!
Fortunately for gold investors, the spike in real yields may be coming to an end. The Fed is slowing down its rate hikes and CPI has fallen significantly. When real yields stagnate or revert, it will be like lifting a 100-pound sack from the back of the gold price.
Read More »The Economy Is In Decline: Here’s Proof
It is one thing to complain that the economy is not growing, or, that economic activity is slowing; but the 4 charts below indicate something more serious. Economic activity is in decline and the decline might be accelerating.
Read More »Silver Is One of the Most Important Metals in the World! Own Any?
Silver always has been – and always will be – one of the most important metals in the world. As silver demand increases for technology and industrial applications, its value will follow.
Read More »Rising Inequality Eroding Trust In Democracy & Fostering Spread Of Authoritarian Movements
Inequality is one of the most volatile aspects of contemporary society, and it is getting worse. As the gap between the haves and the have-nots widens, and the middle class shrinks, the chances of social upheaval increase.
Read More »Ed Yardeni: S&P 500 Could Reach 5,400 By End Of 2024! Here’s Why
While Yardeni's forecast may seem outlandish given the economic and fundamental backdrop, the market cycle supports the claim.
Read More »The Days Of A Dollar-Centric World Are Over – De-dollarization Is Underway
“De-dollarization” is being pursued by countries with agendas at odds with the US, including Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Read More »Consider Investing In One Of These 12 AI-Focused ETFs – They’re UP 50%, On Average, YTD
If you want to get portfolio exposure to AI companies but don't want to research and choose individual stocks on your own, then consider investing in an AI-focused ETF that provides exposure to a broad range of the best AI companies. This article presents 12 ETFs that do just that.
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