Latest Insights on AUD
Fake Jobs Plague the U.S. Economy
June 18, 2016 U.S. Economy
Were you convinced by the unemployment rate drop to 4.7% in May? That is what the government reported. But a closer look at the data reveals something else.Unexpected Demand for Oil Is Up 80% … What Could The Future Hold?
June 10, 2016 Oil
After an 80% gain, many investors would be looking for an opportunity to short the asset. When it comes to oil, this is not that time. In fact, this isn’t a rally you want to short … it’s one you want to buy.Even the Fed Can’t Keep Gold Down
May 24, 2016 Gold
We are only five months into 2016, and sales of gold coins at the U.S. Mint have nearly doubled. Demand for physical gold is soaring, and even the Fed will have trouble slowing its ascent. Panama Papers — Are You in the Clear?
May 16, 2016 Government & Politics
The Panama Papers leak exposed quite a bit of personal information, much to the detriment of many legal offshore operations. Are you among those at risk? You may well be… The $3.7 Trillion Municipal-Bond Market Just Isn’t That “Liquid”
May 10, 2016 Bonds
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.