Articles by Ryan Watkins, Op-Ed Contributor

Articles by Ryan Watkins, Op-Ed Contributor

Citi Says Silver is Best Asset if Dollar Falls

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?

Are Stocks in Danger as Deposits Leave Banks?

April 18, 2023
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$538 billion deposits have been pulled from banks. Are stocks in trouble?
Fed Predicts Mild Recession in 2023

Fed Predicts Mild Recession in 2023

April 17, 2023
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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

Central Banks Are Still Buying Record Amounts of Gold

April 12, 2023
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Central bankers have been buying record amounts of gold since Q3 2022.
Texas Proposes Gold-Backed Digital Currency

Texas Proposes Gold-Backed Digital Currency

April 11, 2023
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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

IMF Predicts Smallest Growth Since 1990

April 11, 2023
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts the global economy will grow less than 3% this year.
Gold Price Races Toward New Record High

Gold Price Races Toward New Record High

April 4, 2023
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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

Oil Jumps After OPEC+ Makes Surprise Output Reduction

April 3, 2023
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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

China, Russia, and Iran Complete Joint Naval Drills

April 3, 2023
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China, Russia, and Iran completed five days of joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman.
President Trump Indicted

President Trump Indicted by Manhattan District Attorney

March 31, 2023
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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg indicted former President Donald Trump over an alleged 2016 hush-money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.