From Frontlines to Fuel Tanks, the Fracas Is Here
As geopolitical unrest in Eastern Europe roils global markets, inflation — both at home and abroad — continues to surge. Jobless claims are rising for the first time in four weeks, and mixed results from earnings season add to investor uncertainty.
But amid the mayhem, our analysts and editors know how to best protect your portfolio during heightened market volatility … uncertainty between Ukraine and Russia … and a staggering 7.5% Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading.
Here are this week’s top stories from your favorite Weiss Ratings experts.
VIDEO: Capitalize on the Influx of Data From Earnings Season
With earnings season here, we’re seeing changes to the safety ratings of hundreds of stocks across sectors and industries. Financial News Anchor Jessica Borg interviews Research Analyst Kelly Green about how to capitalize on all the data this period brings.
Gas Up Your Portfolio as Inflation Surges
When Senior Analyst Tony Sagami got his driver’s license in 1972, the national average for a gallon of gas was 36 cents. It rose to 57 cents by the time he graduated high school … a 58% increase while minimum wage was only $1.60/hr. This week, Tony discusses parallels to 2022 as inflation hits a 40-year high.
Potential Profit From the Kings of Condiments
When Research Analyst Kelly Green is searching for investments, she frequently looks in industries and product areas that people can’t live without. Condiments are just that, and many of them are publicly traded. This week, she dives into America’s affinity for sauces and spices in search of opportunities.
AUDIO: The Exit of a Lifetime w/ Brian Schaeffer
This week on The Weiss Investor podcast, Kenny Polcari speaks with Brian Schaeffer, a serial entrepreneur and private equity specialist. The two discuss special purpose vehicles (SPVs), Peter Thiel’s book “Zero to One,” some of Brian’s favorite $1+ billion private companies, the rise of algorithmic trading and much more.
Whether Putin Attacks or Not, Stick With This Approach
Markets tanked after the U.S. warned Russia could invade Ukraine “at any time.” Tuesday morning, markets rallied after Russia suggested 10,000 of the estimated 130,000 troops deployed near Ukraine would return to their barracks. No matter what happens, Senior Analyst Mike Larson suggests an approach for investors to best navigate tumultuous markets.
Raging War & Rampant Inflation
If Russia invades Ukraine, it will trigger a regional war, a global cyberwar, a trade war and a currency war. Many investors are complacent because that’s not what happened when Russia invaded the country in 2014. This week, Dr. Martin Weiss talks about the potential consequences of war in Eastern Europe … and what investors can do to hedge their portfolios against the consequences of geopolitical conflict.
Until next week,
The Weiss Ratings Team