Russia Looks Profoundly Weak – Roger Altman
Ukraine cease-fire deal helping world markets
U.S. stock futures were higher in early trading, following gains in European shares on news of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine starting Sunday. Meanwhile, oil prices were sharply higher this morning.
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Most investors today keep the vast majority of their capital in stocks and bonds, which is fine. But truly wise ones also diversify into alternative investments, which simply means not stocks, bonds, or cash. Gold has always been the leading alternative asset, largely thanks to its