Frank Holmes

Back in December 1997, the Financial Times ran a now-infamous article titled “Death of Gold.” In it, author Kenneth Gooding claimed that as an investment, “gold is a goner.”...

Policymakers can’t keep inflation at 2%, but they think they can keep the world’s temperature from rising 2° Celsius (or 3.6° Fahrenheit). That’s how CLSA’s equity...

You’ve probably heard this already, but if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping, it might be a good idea to do so as soon as possible. Shipping bottlenecks are expected to persist...

I want to start by addressing the recent pullback in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, as well as shares of crypto miners, since Bitcoin hit a new record high last week. It’s important for investors...

Nearly all savings accounts at U.S. banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000, but beyond that, it makes less and less sense for savers and investors to use...

We’re all familiar with inflation, whether it’s at the grocery store or gas pump. What cost you $10 last year might cost you $12 or more today, representing a hidden “tax” that...

Next week we observe Columbus Day. Say what you will about the man’s skills as an explorer — even after four trips to the New World, he died believing he’d discovered a new route to Asia — or his...

Contrary to popular belief, what’s good for the goose is not always good for the gander. Last week, the U.S. dollar advanced against a basket of foreign currencies to hit its highest level in...

The Berlin Wall came down 32 years ago this November, ushering in a new era of freedom and opportunity. But judging from the results of a recent local election, it looks as if socialism is trying to...

After a challenging 2020 due to the pandemic, foreign direct investment (FDI) has been flowing into Russia this year for several reasons. Among them is it offers positive real rates compared to other...