War. Inflation. Volatility.
If you've paid attention to financial news over the past few weeks, you know these three words are commonplace.
And rightfully so given the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a 7.9% consumer price index (CPI) reading and the constant ups and downs the market has been handing investors.
So how do you make sense of it? Our editors and analysts are dialed in and ready to show you how. Here are this week's top stories from your favorite Weiss Ratings experts.
War between Russia and Ukraine has shocked several sectors, with energy and oil getting most of the attention. But what about its impact on agriculture? Senior Analyst Tony Sagami discusses the little-known link between natural gas and crops — fertilizers — and how input shortages present an investment opportunity.
Escalating violence in the East, surging prices among global commodities and the specter of rising interest rates here at home are all adding to an atmosphere of uncertainty for investors. But in this segment with Financial News Anchor Jessica Borg, Senior Analyst Mike Larson says there are ways to protect your nest egg while building capital at the same time. He also explains an alternative strategy to generate income.
My New Favorite Sentiment Indicator
This week, Research Analyst Kelly Green went down another "research rabbit hole" to get a better look at what investors are rushing into as the S&P 500 continues its overall slide. The results? Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and one particular metal that's in the midst of an enormous supply squeeze.
As Cycles & Markets Shift, Expect 3 Developments
Escalating violence in the East, surging prices among global commodities and the specter of rising interest rates here at home are all adding to an atmosphere of uncertainty for investors. But in this segment with Financial News Anchor Jessica Borg, Senior Analyst Mike Larson says there are ways to protect your nest egg while building capital at the same time. He also explains an alternative strategy to generate income.
Two Supercycles of Wealth Destruction
Founder Dr. Martin Weiss discusses how two supercyles — war and inflation — are going to reshape the global and financial landscape from this year through 2024, and how he will outline this in a three-day series of urgent forums (details to come) beginning next Tuesday.
Until next week,
The Weiss Ratings Team
