Articles by Ryan Watkins, Op-Ed Contributor

Citi Says Silver is Best Asset if Dollar Falls

April 19, 2023

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Citi Group predicts trouble for the Dollar and continued gains for silver. Silver is a great asset for long-term protection in any investor's portfolio.

Are Stocks in Danger as Deposits Leave Banks?

April 18, 2023

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Investing Stocks and Bonds

$538 billion deposits have been pulled from banks. Are stocks in trouble?

Fed Predicts Mild Recession in 2023

April 17, 2023

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FOMC Banking System

The FOMC predicted 0.4% total GDP growth in 2023 but a 2.2% growth in Q1.

Central Banks Are Still Buying Record Amounts of Gold

April 12, 2023

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Central Banks Gold Fever

Central bankers have been buying record amounts of gold since Q3 2022.

Texas Proposes Gold-Backed Digital Currency

April 11, 2023

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Digital World Digital Currency

On March 10, 2023, bills were introduced in the Texas Senate and House to create a state-issued, gold-backed digital currency.

IMF Predicts Smallest Growth Since 1990

April 11, 2023

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Recession Fears IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts the global economy will grow less than 3% this year.

Gold Price Races Toward New Record High

April 4, 2023

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Gold Prices IRA Investment

Gold climbed 1.9% and raced past $2,000 to $2,038.80 as the Dollar hit a two-month low.

Oil Jumps After OPEC+ Makes Surprise Output Reduction

April 3, 2023

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Investment strategies Strategic Reserves

OPEC+ made a surprise announcement to reduce daily oil production by 1.16 million barrels per day (BPD), increasing total cuts to 3.66 million BPD.

China, Russia, and Iran Complete Joint Naval Drills

April 3, 2023

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World Economy World News

China, Russia, and Iran completed five days of joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman.

President Trump Indicted by Manhattan District Attorney

March 31, 2023

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Donald Trump financial insurance

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg indicted former President Donald Trump over an alleged 2016 hush-money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

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Ryan Watkins, Op-Ed Contributor

Op-Ed Contributor

Ryan is proud to be an Army veteran. After honorably serving his country, he studied finance, marketing, and kinesiology and graduated Cum Laude. Sharing a professional, practical, well-rounded investment perspective is his primary objective.