April 13, 2025
Financial Assets

Bonds Bludgeoned, Dollar Dumped, Gold Gains. Markets have been moving

Sure, the stock market has been moving. But it’s the action in government bonds, the US dollar, and gold that REALLY stood out this week. Here are some thoughts on what happened – and what it MEANS for investors – from top MoneyShow experts. Mike Larson MoneyShow What’s it going to take to get a

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Financial Assets

Is buying art a good financial investment? Here’s everything we know

Artists push Native art to evolve using new techniques and materials Artists discuss how Native art evolved and why many don’t have the same regard and access to mainstream galleries and museums as non-Indigenous peers. While art can appreciate in value, it’s difficult to determine trends and pricing information is limited. Experts suggest focusing on

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Financial Assets

Investors grow wary of corporate bonds as spread increases

When corporations need money, they sometimes turn to the bond market — issuing corporate bonds and selling them to raise some cash. It has been getting more expensive for them to do that. Investors have gotten a little more reluctant to hand over their money. That’s not an alarm bell, but it’s not a great

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Tangible Assets

What next for gold as it reaches record high

The precious metal jumps $3,000 barrier for first time as investors worldwide seek safe haven from Trump chaos The price of gold has reached a record high, breaking through $3,000 an ounce as investors rush to find safe-haven assets amid the economic chaos brought about by Donald Trump’s tariff trade war. Gold rose by 0.5

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Financial Assets

Calming Advice For Long-Term Investors In A Chaotic Stock Market

Will Trump’s tariffs and his assault on the federal government lead to a deeper crash, or even a recession? Market experts advise long-term investors and 401(k) holders to sit tight. By Hank Tucker, Forbes Staff While the last three weeks have been punishing for the stock market, veteran wealth managers are sounding a similar refrain

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Financial Assets

Is investing too risky now? History says current tariffs are bad news.

Trevor Jennewine  |  The Motley Fool Historically, February in a post-election year has been the worst month for the U.S. stock market, according to Carson Group. Indeed, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 1.4% last month as disappointing economic data and concerns about potential tariffs weighed on the stock market. Is the February dip a

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Financial Assets

What’s The End Goal & How Will The Stock Market React?

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President … [+] Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald

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Financial Assets

Significant Uncertainties Put U.S. Stock Market At Risk

It is time to think twice before taking on more risk getty Now is a challenging time for consumers, economists, businesses and investors (including professionals). Multiple, diverse concerns are heightening uncertainties dramatically, putting the U.S. stock market at risk. There are three risk areas to examine: Normal, Federal Reserve, U.S. Government. First, the increasing “normal”

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Fixed Assets

Cutting cash ISAs won’t turbocharge UK investing, Reeves warned

Rachel Reeves has been warned cutting the cash ISA may not get people investing in the way she hopes, particularly in UK companies Rachel Reeves has been warned that a move to cut or scrap the cash ISA will not guarantee a boost to investment in the UK. Some City firms have been pushing for

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Operating Assets

Aligning Your Roth IRA Investments With Your Racial Equity Values

Black manager present process for racial equity values aligned Roth IRA nvestments getty Recently many people have been concerned about boycotting based on racial equality but have not thought of aligning that to their Roth IRA investments. While this article highlights Roth IRA investing this could be applied to all investing. I am only applying

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