Author: Joel Charalambakis

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: October 25, 2014 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action The major indices in the U.S. had one of their best weeks in the past two years with the S&P rising over 4% and the Nasdaq over 5%. […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: October 23, 2014 |

Geopolitical Journal: October 23rd

Geopolitical Headlines Ebola Global concerns over the spread of Ebola have accelerated over the past few weeks. Thomas Eric Duncan, the first patient diagnosed with the virus in the U.S. […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: October 17, 2014 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Markets saw wild swings throughout the week without a coherent and comprehensive reason. All major averages in the U.S. ended the week down but rallied late thanks to […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: October 10, 2014 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Equity markets in the major global economies continued their recent dismal performance. Concerns about global growth continue to weigh on markets as the IMF this week lowered growth […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: October 4, 2014 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action A better than expected jobs report released on Friday provided some good news for markets. All major equity markets in the U.S. were down on the week. European […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: October 2, 2014 |

Geopolitical Journal: October 2nd

Geopolitical Headlines Hong Kong – Protests in Hong Kong have gathered steam during most of the past week ahead of a Chinese national holiday on Wednesday. Demonstrators are demanding for […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: September 26, 2014 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action U.S. equity markets experienced considerable swings this week. The Dow saw triple digit falls and increases multiple times. Friday saw markets recovering losses but still ended down on […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: September 19, 2014 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Stocks in the US returned to posting gains during the week. Janet Yellen’s press conference on Thursday showed no definitive sign of monetary tightening, boosting markets. Other major […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: September 14, 2014 |

Geopolitical Journal: September 14th

Geopolitical Headlines  ISIL/Iraq/Syria – President Obama announced the deployment of 475 military personnel to Iraq on Wednesday night to assist airstrikes that have the intent to destroy the terrorist organization […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: September 12, 2014 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Equities markets posted poor performance this week in the US and Asia. Little new economic data was released but the momentum for Scottish independence and news of additional […]