Are Red Lines Broken? Nuclear Threat Out Of Russia And Gold As The Doomsday Hedge

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Summary

  • Russia has changed its nuclear doctrine, which increases the risk of a nuclear conflict.
  • Broadly, the global geopolitical situation is escalating and the probability of a wider conflict is increasing.
  • Over the next two months, until the Trump Administration takes over, Gold is an appropriate hedge.
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Commodity Trading Adviser (CTA), member of National Futures Association. Professor of Finance, research on Global-macro issues. Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance.

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