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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 Most Hated Asset Class
September 27, 2016 Commodities
Commodities have shown signs of life this year, but are still viewed as an underperforming asset class. And that perception is exactly why it’s worth looking at this sector right now. 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. Has Real Estate Hit Its Peak?
September 20, 2016 Real Estate
With the Federal Reserve set to announce its latest interest-rate decision tomorrow afternoon, we're left staring down the possibility of a rate hike ... and what that could mean for real estate. 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?