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August 1, 2017 Global Economy
We all have a natural tendency to want to invest in our home countries. However, an investor in any number of international indexes has done much better.New Russia Mess: 3 Takeaways for Investors Big impact on defense stocks, gold and oil
July 31, 2017 Uncategorized
Russia scandals and paranoia continue to dominate the news cycle, disrupt Congress and plague the White House. Yet, ironically, it seems there are still few people inside or outside the Beltway who truly understand Russian-American relations. Seven days ago, I presented three alternative theories: (1) Russia as an ally, (2) Russia as a Cold War adversary, […] Virtual Reality Is Exactly What Gamers Want
July 26, 2017 Investment Opportunities
The technology behind video games has changed dramatically over the years. But the video games of the future are going to be virtual reality.Three Theories about Russia: Ally, Cold War Adversary, or Enemy #1?
July 24, 2017 Uncategorized
One year ago, as the crisis in the Ukraine was dying down, Russia was barely on the radar screen of U.S. news outlets. If it appeared prominently in more than one daily news cycle per month, it was unusual. Moreover, few people understood the country, its domestic politics or its foreign policies. Fast forward to […] Beloved Pork Belly Prices Soared 80%
July 22, 2017 Commodities
I’m not alone in this obsession. America — and countries around the globe — are making this commodity sizzling hot.