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It’s Too Late to Rescue Wall Street September 28, 2016 U.S. Economy
Can you inflate a balloon by taking out the air? The answer is obvious. And, yet, Wall Street is rising (to rarefied levels) even as money is flowing out. How can this be?
The Best, Most Conservative Measure for Volatility: VIX Fear Index September 23, 2016 Trading Strategies
Many investors are looking for ways to avoid the dangers of a market crash similar to 2008. The best, and most conservative, way is to follow the VIX — aka the fear index.
Warning: Hidden Offshore Wealth Risks September 19, 2016 Offshore Solutions
Little island governments aren't going to go to war over your U.S. taxes or wealth. The question is … which governments would?
The Leading Edge of the Dollar Hurricane September 7, 2016 Currency
U.S. exports are down nearly $64 billion so far this year, and yet the Fed is flirting with raising interest rates. Can you imagine the economic storm if the dollar gets any stronger?
Worse Than the Great Recession? September 2, 2016 U.S. Economy
As another earnings season comes to an end, one thing immediately jumps out: Stock prices are out of whack from their core value — earnings. And the implications are dire.






