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  • Uncertainty: Deadly for Markets and Not Likely to End Any Time Soon

    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 

    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 

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…

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