Losses are attributed to interest payments on bank reserves, and the Fed's long-term fixed-rate assets purchased during periods of near-zero interest rates.
Gold is not a speculative asset. It is widely viewed as a safe haven hedge and a store of value. Bitcoin failed as a safe-haven hedge as the markets tanked in 2018.
There are lots of good, speculative opportunities that are both high-potential and low-risk—not high-potential and high-risk. Most people don’t understand that.
The Russian government hopes the ban will support domestic industries, enhance government revenues, and tighten control over the trade of valuable resources.
Trump has effectively conceded that the debt won’t be tackled in any meaningful way. It's up to individuals to protect themselves from the risks of the debt crisis.
