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VRIC: Stocks, gold and the dollar

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Danielle Park

Our coverage of the VRIC continues with a discussion about the U.S. dollar, and it’s status as a reserve currency, including the role gold plays in protecting wealth and how the dollar’s dominance affects the broader market. Brent Johnson, Danielle … Continue reading →

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The financial noose tightens

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Danielle Park

The US Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices (SLOOS) is used by monetary policymakers to gauge credit conditions. Over the past year, banks have reported tighter lending standards on commercial loans to small, large and middle-market firms … Continue reading →

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Equity and corporate bond prices still screaming cycle top!

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Danielle Park

So far in 2023, value-indiscriminate buyers are still pounding into the riskiest low-yielding assets with wild abandon. Take BBB-rated bonds-whose credit quality is just one level above “junk.” At past cycle bottoms (attractive investment opportunities), the US Fed had raised … Continue reading →

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