So much for the so-called ‘Trump spike’ in the market. The markets have now fallen back to about pre-Trump levels, and the bullishness that retail investors had has also dissipated into thin air. Take a look at TD Ameritrade’s Investor Movement Index, an indicator of retail investor sentiment. The green line shows retail investor sentiment, […]
Subprime Mortgages Are Back – Will It Be 2008 All Over Again?
An exotic and dangerous financial animal – one assumed to have gone extinct in the flames of the 2008 recession – has returned, and many of those for whom that financial crisis remains an acutely painful memory are none too happy about it. A CNBC.com article is reporting that a beast no less fearsome than […]
Consumer Spending “Maxed Out”; Another Sign the Stock Market Is Poised to Fall
Higher rates, the possibility of a trade war, and even the possibility of a REAL war are just some of the threats waiting to break the hearts of stock market investors. And in order to save yourself, you must pay close attention to not only the obvious signs of trouble, but to those that […]
US National Debt Is Set To Grow Faster Than Ever – $600 Billion In 5 Months
It would be nice if for once, we could deliver some good news on the US national debt outlook. Talking about this topic again almost feels like beating a dead horse, except that the carcass keeps getting bigger and more bloated. But with the recent passing of President Trump’s tax cuts, the stark reality of […]
Gold – The Trust Factor
A recent estimate, put the number of people, in the United States, holding precious metals at between 3% and 9% of the population. The major reason given for the low take-up, is simply a lack of understanding of why you might need precious metals, their purpose, where to get hold of them, and where to […]
Yes, Virginia, There Really IS Diversification – In Gold & Silver
An article over at Bloomberg is suggesting that the economy has changed in such a way that perhaps nowhere in the realm of traditional assets might there be any relief for investors from market volatility. And the conclusion drawn from that, as summarized in the piece’s headline? That “A Diversified Portfolio May Not Help Investors […]
Where to Be When a Financial Crisis Hits – Another Article Ignores Precious Metals
The stock market is due for a fall. Numerous market observers and analysts tell us so, but even without their wisdom, our own abilities to discern the obvious are enough. The bull market has been charging for over nine years now, making it the second-longest on record, and very aged. Besides that, a variety of […]
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