Why do Bloomberg and CNBC talk about Japanese government bonds (JGBs) more often than any other non-Treasury bond?
This week delivered the clearest signs yet that the financing engine inflating the AI bubble is sputtering. We aren’t seeing it in equity prices, or in earnings. It’s more subtle than that…
The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) is one of the most misunderstood ideas in modern economics. To some, it’s a smug claim that markets are perfect; to others, it’s an ivory-tower excuse for speculative financial bubbles. Here’s why EMH is both relevant and useful today…
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Physical Gold vs. “Paper Gold”
Many people who want to diversify into precious metals buy something that isn’t real gold. Unfortunately, not only do these alternatives fall short in the benefits they offer when compared to physical gold, but they also come with added risk.
If you’ve researched options for your hard-earned retirement savings, you may have come across a type of investment called stable value funds. They have a lot of appeal! Combining money-market stability with bond-like returns, they seem to offer quite a bit. Let’s dive into the fine print…
Financial planners and investment advisors often recommend diversifying with inflation-resistant assets — but which is ideal? Let’s dig in…
This week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before Congress and acknowledged that the inflation fight is far from over. Rates are going up, higher than we thought, for longer than we thought. Here’s why Wall Street is crying…
Today we take a deep dive into the complex topic of investment diversification. There’s one major investment you very likely own, and it has some significant shortcomings you may not be aware of…
An explanation of the crucial differences between real gold and financial derivatives often referred to as “paper gold.” Along the way, we solve one big mystery…
The market bubble is finally unwinding – but based on the bizarre nature of recent events, we’re still far from safe ground. Today we investigate what smart people do when the world around them seems out of touch with reality…