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Jeff Opdyke

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Globally minded investment analyst who has traveled to more than 60 countries to put geo-political and geo-economic events into an investment perspective. I serve as global investment consultant to 1291 Group of the Americas, a Bermuda-based asset-manager and wealth-consulting firm. My focus is on ...more
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The Fed Confesses: No Rate Hike Until 2016
Thursday, October 8, 2015 6:10 PM EDT
Fed Chair Janet Yellen has been promising an interest-rate hike all year, but it’s time that she fesses up: Interest rates can’t move higher this year without negatively impacting the economy.
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Now Is The Time To Buy Gold
Thursday, September 24, 2015 9:42 AM EDT
Even a 21st century financial system is not so different that gold’s role as currency insurance of last resort will be diminished. In a debt-fueled currency crisis, gold will shine just as bright as it always has in moments of total global chaos.
In this article: GLD
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What Happens If The Fed Raises Rates?
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 4:10 PM EDT
The Federal Reserve’s September meeting may be the most anticipated of the year, as Yellen & Co. finally make a decision on whether to raise interest rates. But it's a decision with very serious consequences.
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The Fed Needs To Stop Talking
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 7:15 PM EDT
Though the Federal Reserve has been promising higher interest rates all year, so far it has been all talk and no action. Even with Wall Street saying there’s a 75% chance of higher interest rates in September, there's no telling what the Fed may do.
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What You Need To Know About China's Gold
Thursday, July 23, 2015 12:53 PM EDT
As gold sinks to five year-lows, China reveals that its own gold stash hasn't grown as much as expected. But there's more you need to know about China's gold...
In this article: PHYS
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Why Gold Is The Best Defense Against A Global Financial Crisis
Friday, July 10, 2015 6:35 PM EDT
Banks around the world are warning that the global financial crisis is far from over. The U.S. may be helpless, but you don’t have to be. Lighten up on paper assets and load up on real assets that will weather the storms, namely gold and silver.
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Forget The Grexit: How To Profit On Greece’s Recovery
Friday, June 19, 2015 7:14 AM EDT
There's a great likelihood Germany pushes Greece to the brink of default, maybe even to the point that currency controls are imposed on Greece (without Greece leaving the euro) similar to what Cypriots faced in Cyprus' collapse a few years ago.
In this article: EWG, FXE, GREK
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The Case For Investing In Foreign Stocks
Thursday, April 23, 2015 6:21 PM EDT
With the S&P 500 barely up 2% this year, now is the time to consider investing in foreign stocks: This year, European markets are up 20%, while some Asian markets are up 17%.
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Is The Yuan A Threat To The Dollar?
Friday, April 17, 2015 1:26 PM EDT
The IMF announced China's yuan may be added to its reserve currencies basket.
In this article: HKXCF
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How Low Will The Dollar Go?
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 4:49 PM EDT
The US dollar has been soaring, but its fall is inevitable. Don't worry: Not only can you escape the dollar collapse, you can actually profit from its fall.
In this article: UUP, UDN
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Dollar Strength Is Coming To An End?
Friday, March 20, 2015 4:51 PM EDT
The Fed, in an impossible position, has no choice but to raise interest rates minimally. Is this the beginning of the end for the dollar?
In this article: UUP
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Why European Stock Markets Are The Place To Be
Friday, March 6, 2015 6:15 PM EDT
Don't believe media hype about Europe's economic collapse. The global economy is improving, with European stock markets actually outperforming the S&P 500.
In this article: VGK
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The Fed's Trapped: Low Interest Rates Are Leading To The Dollar's Slow Death
Friday, February 27, 2015 12:39 PM EDT
As U.S. rates begin to rise, our dollar gets stronger relative to local currencies around the world. That begets two potential problems the Fed must navigate cautiously.
In this article: UUP
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