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Uncertainty: Deadly for Markets and Not Likely to End Any Time Soon
Written by: Steven Feldman, CEO Hard Assets Alliance At this juncture in our global economic landscape, I find myself increasingly selective about which financial news sources I trust. Bloomberg and Financial Times have emerged as my primary mainstream reads, largely because they maintain a refreshing absence of political bias in their reporting. Their recent analyses…
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The Global Economic Order Is Permanently Changed — Your Wealth Hangs in the Balance
Written by: Steven Feldman, CEO Hard Assets Alliance I have a long career as an investor and worked on Wall Street for over 20 years. I have had my fair share of “all red” day where virtually all stocks were down. The global financial crisis, 9-11, and pandemic all come to mind. But what is…
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When Preparation Meets Prudence: Navigating an Unpredictable World
Written by: Steven Feldman, CEO Hard Assets Alliance BREAKING NEWS: European Nations Vote to Suspend U.S. from NATO, Pledge to “Defend Canadian Sovereignty” Brussels, March 13, 2025 – In an unprecedented diplomatic rupture, European NATO members voted unanimously today to suspend the United States from the alliance, citing “irreconcilable differences in strategic priorities.” In a…
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20% Gold—The Anti-Investment
Written by : Jared Dillian By now, most of my readers are acquainted with my Awesome Portfolio—but if you’re not, you should keep 20% of your portfolio in gold, which I like to call the “anti-investment.” Why? You don’t really buy gold because you think it’s going to go up. You buy gold because it’s…
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The Numbers Behind Gold’s Historic Year
Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Let’s dive into what made 2024 truly exceptional for gold investors. The World Gold Council’s latest report reveals some remarkable trends: Investment Demand Soars Investment demand hit a four-year high in 2024, driving gold to an impressive 26% annual return. Investors poured $90 billion into gold, with total investment reaching 1,180…
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Last Year’s Quilt Chart of Investment Returns
Brandon Sauerwein, Editor In 2024, gold emerged as the top-performing investment asset, delivering a remarkable 27.5% return. The precious metal closed the year at $2,641.00, up significantly from $2,071.80 at the end of 2023. Secure Your Retirement with Physical Gold Why choose between tax advantages and precious metals? A Gold IRA gives you both. Enjoy…
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Gold and Geopolitical Uncertainty in the Age of Trump
Written by: Steven Feldman, CEO Hard Assets Alliance Whether you like President Trump’s policies or not, it is undeniable that they are contributing to economic and geopolitical uncertainty — two key factors that have historically driven demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. From tariff threats to sanctions and diplomatic confrontations, Trump’s approach to international…