Dear Reader, There are many lessons to be learned in the wake of COVID-19. Some lessons will be more expensive — and certainly more painful — than others. In today’s edition of The Daily Reckoning Australia, Jim Rickards highlights some of the lessons we can learn — not only in a financial and economic sense […]
By Jim Rickards,
Dear Reader, Companies worldwide are struggling to navigate these strange and unprecedented times, yet the stock market is rallying. Even companies on the brink of bankruptcy have seen surges in their share prices recently. The question is: Is the mania over yet? Well, to borrow a famous phrase from 1920s entertainer Al Jolson — which […]
By Jim Rickards,
Dear Reader, Taiwan has become ‘the most dangerous flashpoint’ in US–China relations, according to a recent article in The Diplomat. As the situation in the Taiwan Strait intensifies, the prospect of a shooting war between China and the US cannot be ruled out. But as Jim Rickards explains, another type of war is already playing […]
By Jim Rickards,
Dear Reader, In the wake of COVID-19, there’s been much talk about a V-shaped recovery — a sharp fall in economic activity followed by a dramatic rise. But as Jim Rickards explains below, this is just happy talk (and therefore not helpful for anyone). So, what is the likely shape of the recovery? Keep reading […]
By Jim Rickards,
Dear Reader, Investors continue to be hit with bad news about the global economy. In fact, it’s par for the course. In the US, the unemployment rate is over 13% and is expected to go higher. GDP for the second quarter is estimated to have fallen by 30–40% on an annualised basis, representing over $2 […]
By Jim Rickards,
Dear Reader, Looks like Aussie stocks are set to bounce higher this morning. US markets were up overnight. Nothing like ignoring the economic reality unfolding to prolong the market gains just a little longer… The stock market enthusiasm may end sooner rather than later. As Jim points out today, markets and investors aren’t prepared for […]
By Jim Rickards,
Dear Reader, As the rona whips around the world, some places are faring better than others. Parts of the US are still in various stages of ‘lockdown’. Some states will see another month imposed on them, says Jim. Australia is no different. The majority of states in Australia are opening up to each other — […]
By Jim Rickards,
Dear Reader, It’s been the rally where the big shots sat out and the little guys piled in. While the ASX hasn’t seen the same lofty gains the US markets have, this stock rally has been different. In Australia there’s a bunch of first-time investors dabbling in the market. Some of them have done very […]
By Jim Rickards,
Dear Reader, As we stare down the barrel of the New Great Depression, one of the most pressing questions investors are asking is: Is it wise to get out of stocks completely? The answer is no, according to Jim Rickards. But you do need to tread carefully. Opt for gold and cash first, and then […]
By Jim Rickards,
The economy remains under lockdown, although some states are beginning to relax restrictions. As with so many other aspects of American life, there’s been a red state/blue state divide. Red states (republican) are generally more willing to reopen their economies, while harder-hit coastal blue states (democrats) are generally more reluctant to open theirs. Regardless, the […]
By Jim Rickards,
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