Jim Rickards

About Jim Rickards

Jim Rickards is a globally recognised lawyer, economist, and investment banker with over 35 years of expertise in Wall Street's capital markets. Perhaps most notably, Jim is heralded for his pivotal role as the principal negotiator during the US Federal Reserve's rescue of Long-Term Capital Management in 1998. Currently, Jim serves as editor of Fat Tail Investment Research’s premium service, Jim Rickards’ Strategic Intelligence Australia.

Serving a diverse clientele, from institutional investors to government directorates, Jim's analyses and insights resonate across international financial platforms. He is a frequent contributor to prominent publications such as The Financial Times, The Australian Financial Review, and The New York Times. Moreover, his expertise is highly sought-after in media, leading to appearances on BBC, CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox, and The Wall Street Journal.

Beyond his financial engagements, Jim is a prolific author renowned for dissecting global economic phenomena. His debut book, Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis (2011), shed light on the intertwined relationship between monetary policies, national security, and potential threats to the US dollar. Following its success, Jim penned several other acclaimed titles:

• The Death of Money: The Coming Collapse of the International Monetary System (2014)
• The Big Drop: How To Grow Your Wealth During the Coming Collapse (2015)
• The New Case for Gold (2016)
• The Road to Ruin: The Global Elites' Secret Plan for the Next Financial Crisis (2016)
• Aftermath: Seven Secrets of Wealth Preservation in the Coming Chaos (2019)
• The New Great Depression: Winners and Losers in a Post-Pandemic World (2021)
• Sold Out: How Broken Supply Chains, Surging Inflation and Political Instability Will Sink the Global Economy (2022)

For those eager to grasp the complexities of global economics and its impact on investing, we recommend diving into Jim Rickards' latest articles below.

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A Global Recession? It’s Only a Matter of Time (Part Six)

By Jim Rickards, October 14, 2023

An investor game plan. Investors know they face uncertainty (that’s always true), but the source of the uncertainty is a problem in and of itself.

A Global Recession? It’s Only a Matter of Time (Part Five)

By Jim Rickards, October 7, 2023

Germany is the world’s fourth-largest economy, but will be of no help in stimulating global economic growth. Germany can barely help itself. Unlike China, the US, and Japan, Germany is not suffering weak growth: it’s already three quarters into a recession.

A Global Recession? It’s Only a Matter of Time (Part Four)

By Jim Rickards, September 30, 2023

With weak growth, falling household income and contracting trade, Jim Rickards explains why recession-prone Japan won’t provide optimism for the global economy as we near the cycle’s peak.

A Global Recession? It’s Only a Matter of Time (Part Three)

By Jim Rickards, September 23, 2023

The economic dynamics of China are different from the US, but no more encouraging. It’s helpful to begin with a quick recap of Chinese economic performance over the past three years.

A Global Recession? It’s Only a Matter of Time (Part Two)

By Jim Rickards, September 16, 2023

Let’s consider some of the world’s key economic regions before we untangle what’s really going on. And we’ll start with the US.

A Global Recession? It’s Only a Matter of Time (Part One)

By Jim Rickards, September 9, 2023

Writing an article on the economic state of the world is usually a straightforward exercise. If the world is in good economic health, you can describe the policy reasons behind that condition and identify specific stocks and sectors that will outperform the market.