is theGreat Recession(2007-2009) when an overwhelming number of failed investments in mortgage-backed securities crippled economies around the world. Well-known banks and investment firms went under, foreclosures surmounted, and the wealth gap widened. ...
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Stronger economic growth.Many of these countries’ governments encourage industrialization as they move away from being commodity-based exporters. They tend to have younger populations relative to developed economies, as well as government and private investments in technology, infrastructure, and education...
Commodities: These are physical goods like gold, crude oil, or agricultural products. While you probably don't want a herd of cattle in your backyard, you can invest in commodities through special funds that track their prices. Many investors use commodities as a hedge or protection against inf...
Peter J. Klein, chief investment officer and founder of Aline Wealth, mentions some concerns to keep in mind, including the lack ofliquidity. "By nature, alternative investments lack liquidity, meaning that an investor's funds may be locked away for an extended period, roughly between five to...
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In 2023, Mexico was the U.S.’s largest trade partner and Canada was the second largest. These Mexican and Canadian tariffs are very broad based and impact many different industries, including autos, agricultural products, and crude oil. You can see the extent of the impact in the graphic ...