http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations-13/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/6058c90b0970c78cc18f5886/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=465&cropY1=57&cropY2=523 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations-13/ Great Speculations' stories. CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/05/13/how-javier-mileis-shock-therapy-is-transforming-argentinas-economy/ Since taking office in December 2023, the libertarian leader has had to make some hard choices to stabilize Argentina’s economy. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_664232012ea30978418ffe96 Mon, 13 May 2024 11:36:40 -0400 2024-05-13T12:32:03-04:00 Since taking office in December 2023, the libertarian leader has had to make some hard choices to stabilize Argentina’s economy. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/05/06/the-dual-power-of-gold-and-copper-in-todays-global-economy/ Two commodities have emerged as pivotal players as geopolitical tensions have escalated, influencing global financial markets: gold and copper. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_66391cecf4d58e3e0266563c Mon, 06 May 2024 14:13:45 -0400 2024-05-06T14:13:49-04:00 Two commodities have emerged as pivotal players as geopolitical tensions have escalated, influencing global financial markets: gold and copper. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/04/30/americans-overwhelmingly-reject-bidens-plan-to-tax-unsold-assets/ President Biden’s latest budget proposal includes a 25% annual minimum tax on unrealized capital gains for individuals with incomes and assets exceeding $100 million. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_6630fcd62db2226cf901846e Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:21:15 -0400 2024-05-06T23:55:33-04:00 President Biden’s latest budget proposal includes a 25% annual minimum tax on unrealized capital gains for individuals with incomes and assets exceeding $100 million. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/04/25/airline-industry-expected-to-soar-with-record-summer-travel/ The airline industry is gearing up for what could be a record-breaking summer travel season, if forecasts turn out to be correct. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_662a56e0826ba92fb503c568 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:17:01 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:32-04:00 The airline industry is gearing up for what could be a record-breaking summer travel season, if forecasts turn out to be correct. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/04/23/golds-bull-run-is-not-just-a-us-dollar-story/ Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting a webcast on gold and gold mining stocks, and I was happy to be joined by portfolio manager Ralph Aldis. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_6627b87337780e76d8fe11e2 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:38:04 -0400 2024-05-02T06:15:40-04:00 Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting a webcast on gold and gold mining stocks, and I was happy to be joined by portfolio manager Ralph Aldis. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/04/15/notes-from-paris-blockchain-week/ Artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin were top of mind at last week’s Paris Blockchain Week, where I had the privilege of presenting to an enthusiastic crowd. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_661d7c51641d2362be8c15c7 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:17:04 -0400 2024-04-16T03:36:41-04:00 Artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin were top of mind at last week’s Paris Blockchain Week, where I had the privilege of presenting to an enthusiastic crowd. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/04/09/nato-at-75-the-new-age-of-warfare-and-rising-defense-spending/ Like it or not, the world is confronting a new age of warfare, marked by escalating conflicts (including those involving non-state actors like Hamas and the Houthis), ... Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_6615101f56a54b139a7f7930 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:57:28 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:31-04:00 Like it or not, the world is confronting a new age of warfare, marked by escalating conflicts (including those involving non-state actors like Hamas and the Houthis), ... getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/04/01/commodities-poised-to-rally-as-interest-rates-set-to-decline-goldman/ Goldman maintains a positive outlook on commodities, projecting attractive total returns of 15% by year-end, with some sectors expected to deliver returns exceeding 20%. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_660aeff6e070cb5350caf2ba Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:37:58 -0400 2024-04-02T03:39:03-04:00 Goldman maintains a positive outlook on commodities, projecting attractive total returns of 15% by year-end, with some sectors expected to deliver returns exceeding 20%. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/03/25/how-lower-rates-and-central-bank-demand-are-fueling-the-gold-rally/ At the heart of gold’s resurgence is the Federal Reserve’s signal that it may be ready to throw in the towel. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_6601b3555422095289d02b0a Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:29:16 -0400 2024-03-26T06:05:15-04:00 At the heart of gold’s resurgence is the Federal Reserve’s signal that it may be ready to throw in the towel. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/03/18/gold-shines-as-homebuying-affordability-hits-a-record-low/ Homeownership is the quintessential American dream, but it’s become increasingly elusive for many households. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_65f8883bb92b1328460a79b3 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:34:35 -0400 2024-03-20T04:08:31-04:00 Homeownership is the quintessential American dream, but it’s become increasingly elusive for many households. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/03/04/are-the-bitcoin-etfs-eating-golds-lunch/ The price of Bitcoin pumped more than 45% in February, with around half of those gains recorded in the final week. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_65e634215434384d9beeaa85 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:58:09 -0500 2024-03-05T03:25:20-05:00 The price of Bitcoin pumped more than 45% in February, with around half of those gains recorded in the final week. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/02/26/ai-revolution-sparks-nvidias-historic-market-cap-achievement/ NVIDIA reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2023 last week, and I’m still picking my jaw off the floor. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_65dcc90b1a81f0342a89f35b Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:28:59 -0500 2024-02-27T12:59:47-05:00 NVIDIA reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2023 last week, and I’m still picking my jaw off the floor. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/02/20/shipping-costs-hit-15-month-high-amid-safer-sea-routes/ Shipping costs have surged to a 15-month high as vessels continue to take the lengthier route around the Cape of Good Hope, bypassing the Houthi-controlled Red Sea. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_65d4fef12e89d274050a4ff1 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:42:47 -0500 2024-02-21T12:14:30-05:00 Shipping costs have surged to a 15-month high as vessels continue to take the lengthier route around the Cape of Good Hope, bypassing the Houthi-controlled Red Sea. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/02/12/despite-a-record-travel-boom-chinas-economic-rebound-falls-short/ Expectations were high for a robust economic recovery when China reopened a year ago. The reality has been starkly different. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_65ca671b65dcbc74097fabc5 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:49:43 -0500 2024-02-19T02:13:47-05:00 Expectations were high for a robust economic recovery when China reopened a year ago. The reality has been starkly different. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2024/02/05/the-future-is-copper/ Copper was one of only two metals that finished 2023 in the black, gold being the other metal. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_65c14c463364d27beb38fc9a Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:03:38 -0500 2024-02-19T01:39:11-05:00 Copper was one of only two metals that finished 2023 in the black, gold being the other metal. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2023/12/04/how-losing-an-eye-helped-charlie-munger-see-success/ Charlie Munger's rise from adversity to billionaire status with Buffett epitomizes the American Dream, affirming its relevance despite economic challenges. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_656e1e7a8ee9fb65989b7007 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:52:00 -0500 2024-05-08T14:12:25-04:00 Charlie Munger's rise from adversity to billionaire status with Buffett epitomizes the American Dream, affirming its relevance despite economic challenges. Getty Images Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/2023/06/20/ranking-the-10-most-popular-luxury-brands-online-in-2023/ The luxury goods industry has had a good year. Frank Holmes, Contributor Frank Holmes, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/greatspeculations/people/frankholmes/ content_6491ce76f206b37279f6479b Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:18:55 -0400 2024-02-20T12:13:33-05:00 The luxury goods industry has had a good year. getty Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets money markets standard