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Is There a Perfect Storm Brewing in the Stock Market?
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Author: Maria Andretti

The coronavirus pandemic has made this a wild and wonderful year for Wall Street and investors. The panic caused by the virus at first sent the broad-based S&P 500 lower by a staggering 34 percent in a matter of a little over a month. It took a scant 17 days for the index to drop […]

9 Sep 2020
What Trends Will Define Cryptocurrency for What’s Left of 2020?
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Author: Michael Stern

The world of cryptocurrency is fast-moving. Things change overnight. There is a continuous introduction of new technology, key players in the market come and go, and trends shift faster than in other industries. The crypto market is fast and, at times, chaotic. However, be that as it may, many new and exciting developments are coming […]

7 Sep 2020
Berkshire Hathaway Reducing Dependence on the U.S. Economy
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Author: Maria Andretti

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffet, the “Oracle of Omaha,” is reducing its dependence on the United States economy. After the Federal Reserve announced its intention to drive up inflation, Berkshire Hathaway invested in excess of $6 billion in five of the largest trading companies in Japan; Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & Co. Ltd., […]

3 Sep 2020
Is This a Breakout Year for Bitcoin?

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Devere Group, 2020 will be a breakout year for Bitcoin. Amid the political and financial uncertainty, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s new inflation policy. Nigel Green predicts that investors will run to the safety of assets not tied to any specific country, such as Bitcoin. Nigel Green established […]

2 Sep 2020
The USD Is Weak, but Its Demise Is Being Greatly Exaggerated
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Author: Michael Stern

During March, the value of the USD reached a three-and-a-half-year high against the world’s other most tradeable currencies. Traders flocked in droves to the safety of the dollar due to the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic. However, as a direct result of the slow response to the virus, the US’s economic recovery is being […]

1 Sep 2020
The Role of Digital Currencies in the Financial System
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Author: Maria Andretti

Central bank digital currencies are essentially a cryptocurrency issued by a government. This digital representation of the country’s fiat currency is designed to replace physical, fiat currencies. The implementation of CBDC requires the issuing central bank to make several critical decisions. Perhaps the most crucial decision is whether the digital currency will be made available […]

25 Aug 2020
What Direction Will the Dollar Take after the 2020 Election?
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Author: Maria Andretti

The 2020 United States Presidential Election will feature an outspoken incumbent, an ex V.P., and unprecedented social and geopolitical events. The outcome of the election will profoundly influence global financial markets. An asset that may be impacted most heavily is the USD, United States Dollar. How will the dollar fare after November 3rd? A lot […]

24 Aug 2020
Will Cryptocurrencies Eventually Surpass Gold as a Reserve Currency?
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Author: Michael Stern

For as long as can be remembered, gold has been the world’s reserve currency. Although fiat currencies are now used in place of gold bullion, investors and governments still look to gold as a reliable alternative, especially in times of global stress. With gold peaking at just under $2,000 per ounce, and from all indications, […]

19 Aug 2020
Gold and Silver Free-fall Provides Opportunities for New Investors
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Author: Maria Andretti

Gold and silver were both at record all-time highs until both went into virtual freefall. Last Wednesday, gold traded down almost 6 percent. Silver had, up until recently, been outperforming gold. However, the precious metal lost nearly three times more in percentage terms than did gold, closing down almost 15 percent. With such a dramatic […]

18 Aug 2020