Global markets collide with geopolitics as Obama orders airstrikes in Iraq
Friday's Breakfast with Benjamin feature: Global markets collide with geopolitics as Obama orders airstrikes. Plus: Gold bugs rejoice; a senator takes parting shot at Wall Street; hidden risks in mutual funds; and find your perfect TV office.
- The markets are moving on Obama’s decision to resume U.S. military action in Iraq. Geopolitics hit home, and the markets take notice. Raising concerns of another drawn-out conflict
- Gold prices jump and investors take early cover as global conflicts spread, virtually unchecked. The ‘perfect storm’ for gold prices
- Sen. Levin remains committed to sticking it to Wall Street on his way out the door. Goldman and JPMorgan in the crosshairs
- When mutual fund managers fail to diversify, investors lose. This is not what most fund investors are paying for. A 63.4% weighting in Puerto Rico bonds
- Which TV office suits your style? Something to take your mind off the markets today. Being happy on a work day
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