How the Trump administration is using tariffs as a negotiating tool to weaken the U.S. dollar and increase the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers. Topics covered include: Why U.S. stocks are falling, and recession risk is increasing How the U.S. dollar as the reserve currency is becoming a burden on the U.S. How the Trump administration aims to reduce its trade deficit and make it less attractive for foreign governments to own U.S. assets What are the risks of … [Read more...]
297 Plus: May 2020 Investment Conditions and Portfolio Review
In Plus episode 297 for the week of May 8, 2020, we review the latest economic trends, market valuations and market internals. We review the intrinsic value of stocks, why they historically have declined during recessions and why stocks may be acting differently during the current global recession. Finally, we review the criteria for when the allocation to stocks would be increased in the Money For the Rest of Us Plus model portfolios. … [Read more...]
297: How To Protect Your Savings
How to protect your savings from monetary threats like devaluation. Why high yield savings accounts exist and are they worth it. Topics covered include: Why Lebanon defaulted on its national debt and announced it will devalue its currency by 57%.Why some depositors in Lebanon will probably lose some of their bank savings.What investors can do to protect themselves from currency devaluations.What are stablecoins and why are they useful.Why some online banks pay above-average interest … [Read more...]
Is A Dollar Collapse Coming?
Will stagflation cause the dollar to crash and be a bottomless pit when the next recession hits? That is what Peter Schiff is predicting. We look at where he is right and where he seems to be off the mark when it comes to the U.S. economy and a dollar collapse. In this episode you’ll learn: Is an economic recession overdue? Why running ongoing trade deficits leads to higher private sector debt balances. Why interest rates and savings is not too low. Why the U.S. … [Read more...]
214: Should You Trade Currencies (Forex) Like Soros?
How the foreign exchange market works and how George Soros made more than $1 billion shorting the British pound in 1992. Why currency trading today is more like gambling than when Soros made his billions. Why trading closed end funds can be more profitable than currency trading. Photo by Central European University In this episode you’ll learn: How does foreign exchange trading work and why is it like gambling.Who are the principal players in the foreign exchange market.How George … [Read more...]
