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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. Jobs Data You Can’t Afford to Ignore
August 6, 2016 U.S. Economy
Wall Street celebrated on Friday, roaring higher July’s jobs data. But it’s too early to give the all-clear, and it’s definitely far too early for the Fed to start raising rates. The Gold You Should Consider Investing in Right Now
May 11, 2016 Gold
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 Market’s Mirage of Higher Wages
April 26, 2016 U.S. Economy
Profits have been falling for some time, and yet wages are rising across the U.S. The situation is untenable, and Wall Street is eventually going to see through this mirage. The Fed Needs to Get a Clue
March 25, 2016 Trading Strategies
The Fed is dithering on interest rates, and the days of solid returns on Treasurys, municipal bonds and CDs aren’t likely to return anytime soon, if ever. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck…