With interest rates in negative territory for much of the globe, and headed there in the U.S., it’s not enough to just own gold … you have to own the right kind of gold.
The Fed is allowing big banks to treat municipal bonds as safe, high-quality assets for emergency reserves. But once you’ve read up on Ramapo, New York, “safe” no longer comes to mind.
Rates are headed higher and earnings are headed lower stateside. And yet, dividends are not only unfazed, but recommended on Wall Street. Something’s rotten, and it’s time for investors to look abroad for better yield opportunities.
The era of cheap borrowing rates and a Fed stimulus is on its way out. While current methods could leave you out in the cold, there are solutions to this investing dilemma.
The growing concern over the well-being of American corporate revenue underscores the need for portfolio diversification. It’s more important than ever to have exposure to commodities.
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