The logic is that over a decade, these two assets should each generate positive returns. But the current situation is different, which means we must look for moneymaking opportunities elsewhere.
After the Great Recession, central bankers periodically made noise about raising interest rates, but interest rates stayed overall low. Now, with Covid-19, any pretense of the Fed raising interest rates for many years is gone. We’re going to see a lot of volatility over the coming years… especially in one market. And that could create some fantastic trading opportunities....
There are as many ways to trade the market as there are traders. Today, I want to introduce you to my favorite trading language…
If the U.S. economy can’t post strong economic growth for many years, the only way out of this debt trap is to print more money. In 1920s Germany (a period marked by hyperinflation), many placed their faith in tangible assets rather than on the fiat currency. This same logic has driven the recent gold and silver surges.
When I’m in sync with the markets, nearly all my trading decisions are insightful, my timing is excellent, and the profits flow effortlessly. Somehow, I manage to execute the right trade at just the right moment. Then, without warning, I can shift into a cycle during which practically every decision I take is a loser. Here’s what I’ve learned...
It’s not the first time the U.S. government has borrowed like mad. It happened after World War II, too. But the borrowing made sense then. How are we going to manage the massive debt levels Washington is building up today? Something must give…
On April 27, we suggested you keep an eye on the Commodity Research Bureau (CRB) Index. The index had just made a new 21-year low. Since then, the index has bounced back by about 40%. But today, we’re nearing another important juncture…