The world economy is facing uncertain times. Family offices and other large wealth managers hoard cash, while governments from China to Switzerland buy up resources. We're not necessarily saying that a recession is imminent – nobody can predict the future. That said,...
We should start off by clarifying: there's no such thing as a truly recession proof country! This should be rather obvious. Every investment has its risks. Anywhere can plunge into a recession with little notice. With that said, a few places have managed to avoid...
Recessions are a fact of life in most countries. They seem to arrive every 7 years or so on average, leaving unemployment and stock market collapses in their wake. Many people have tried to avoid recession, and attempts to bypass them aren't anything new. Indeed,...
Last updated May 4th, 2025. A metaphorically infinite number of dollars are chasing a limited number of goods. The result? Inflation! There’s no ignoring the elephant in the room – it’s gotten so large that there’s barely any space left. Open any financial newspaper...
Last updated December 18th, 2023. People are often surprised to learn that some countries completely skipped the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. It's even more shocking that several places have managed to avoid recession for over two decades. Even when the latest...
Last updated March 14th, 2024. If you're concerned about a future economic downturn, you aren't alone. People around the world are wondering: what are the best investments during a recession? A recession strikes the international economy once every few years on...