Investments / General

Why investors should be worried about the US government deficit post-election

Stuck in a low gear

The term “the sick man of Europe” was first used to refer to the faltering Ottoman Empire in the mid-19th century, possibly by the Russian Tsar Nicholas. Since then, various countries and regions have held this unfortunate title while both the Russian and Ottoman empires have long disappeared.

Absa Closes $150 million Finance Facility with British International Investment

Gold is in a secular bull market and now is the time for gold stocks to shine

Gold is currently raking up all-time highs and drawing renewed attention. While trading at these levels (and the inevitable market excitement that follows) could be signs that the price of gold is potentially due for a correction, this does not negate the important role it can play in portfolios over the long term.