Money and Markets columnists take a look at key financial and political events around the globe. Here are summaries of stories from this past trading week, each with a link to the full article online.
Thank you for one of the greatest gifts of all!
Martin Weiss sends his warmest wishes for you and your loved ones this holiday season. And he vows that he and his team will do everything in their power to help you successfully navigate the treacherous waters in 2018.
Cyberattacks Prove That No One Is Safe
In 2016, hackers stole more than $80 million from the central bank of Bangladesh. Jeff Yastine explains how investing in cybersecurity companies is a great way to play this trend.
Gun Manufacturers Love Democrats
As we all know, gun control has been a hot topic in politics, particularly during the last two to three years. And the fear of restrictions on guns has been very profitable for gun manufacturers — and, as Ian Dyer points out, great for gun stocks.
Goodbye 2017; Hello 2018!
Tony Sagami believes many investments will be cheaper in 2018 than they are today. And he suggests investors have some cash on hand to buy them when the time is right.
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Critical Insights! My colleague Mike Larson over at our sister site Weiss Ratings also just wrote about what he’s seeing in the markets in Weiss Ratings’ free daily email newsletter. You can get signed up to receive his critical insights here. They align nicely with my own, so be sure to check his work out. |
Traders Are Expecting a Recession
Traders are expecting the next recession, possibly starting at the end of next year. Stock prices tend to rally strongly before a recession. Michael Carr tells readers how to play it.
The One Webinar Your Should See Before 2018
Some of my colleagues and I put our heads together in a webinar to talk about our outlooks for mining and metals markets in 2018. We shared our ideas in gold, silver, lithium and more. Be sure to watch it.
The Leading Man for Your Financial Well-Being
As we close out 2017 and look forward to a new year, in this article, Bill Hall tells you who the most important person is for your financial well-being and the performance of your portfolio in 2018.
Happy New Year!
The Money and Markets Team
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the money and markets team. Its quite a nice privilage to be a money and markets Weiss research institute member.
Kind Regards
Jim Connolly
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