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The Fed’s Tightrope Walk: Trade Wars, Middle East Tensions, and the US Economy

The Fed’s Tightrope Walk: Trade Wars, Middle East Tensions, and the US Economy

The Fed’s Tightrope Walk: Trade Wars, Middle East Tensions, and the US Economy Hey friend, so the Federal Reserve (the Fed, for short) is having a super important meeting this week, and things are pretty complicated. Imagine them trying to walk a tightrope – that’s basically what they’re doing. On one side, we have the escalating situation in the Middle East. Missile exchanges between Israel and Iran have sent oil prices jumping (though they’ve calmed down a bit since), which…

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Beyond Gold and Oil: A Diversified Commodity Strategy for Navigating Global Uncertainty

Beyond Gold and Oil: A Diversified Commodity Strategy for Navigating Global Uncertainty

Beyond Gold and Oil: A Diversified Commodity Strategy for Navigating Global Uncertainty Traditional commodity investment strategies, often focused on safe havens like gold and oil during times of global conflict, are proving insufficient in today’s complex geopolitical landscape. The frequency and duration of modern conflicts, coupled with readily available information, have dampened the typical market shock responses. This necessitates a more sophisticated and diversified approach, as argued by Tim Pickering, Founder, CIO, and President of Auspice Capital. Pickering highlights the…

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