The year 2017 began on a near euphoric note for stock market bulls and optimists on the Trump economy. President Donald Trump has been moving markets and driving growth expectations based on his much-vaunted policies. With so much “good news” already priced...
More
The year 2017 began on a near euphoric note for stock market bulls and optimists on the Trump economy. President Donald Trump has been moving markets and driving growth expectations based on his much-vaunted policies. With so much “good news” already priced in, investors would be wise to hedge themselves against the risk of an eventual disappointment. As Americans, we certainly should give the new president and the Republican Congress an opportunity to make good on their promises. But as investors, we need to prepare for a variety of economic scenarios – not just the ones that we hope will come true, and not just the ones that align with what GOP pundits are now spinning. Of course, gold bugs have a reputation for being pessimistic. It’s true that gold tends to thrive more on fear than hope. However, you need not hold a doom and gloom view of the economy to appreciate the value of including gold, silver, and other hard assets in a portfolio. Trump Is Calling for a Weaker Dollar If the
Less
