America’s national debt is approaching $40 trillion, foreign governments are reducing their exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds and inflation remains a serious concern. What could this mean for the dollar, interest rates and your investment portfolio?
In this video, Joe Franklin, CFP®, explains why Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway are holding more cash and short-term securities than long-term bonds. He also explores U.S. debt, Treasury risk, gold, inflation and the assets that could benefit if the dollar continues to weaken.
Topics Covered:
• How the Buffett Indicator show’s were “Playing with Fire”
• U.S. credit downgrades and bond vigilantes
• Federal Reserve policy and a weaker dollar
• Why foreign governments are buying gold
• Cash vs. gold for inflation protection
• America’s growing national debt
• Assets that may benefit from inflation
• Why bonds could face trouble ahead
• How Treasury bonds and interest rates work
• What Warren Buffett is buying
