by John E. Charalambakis | Oct 6, 2026 | Commentaries
Yesterday, the 10-year Treasury broke its recent record (not seen since 2007) and reached a level of 5.326%. This is the highest level since 2002, and the question is whether such an upswing could reverse the gains in the stock market, given the rising borrowing costs...
by John E. Charalambakis | Sep 22, 2026 | Commentaries
The pricing/mispricing of securities does not simply reflect numbers (earnings, volatility, risks, prospects, economic and financial trajectories, etc.) but rather tell a story. Sometimes this story is about the promises of a brilliant future (“the sector has entered...
by John E. Charalambakis | Sep 8, 2026 | Commentaries
Whether we turn left or right, we see conflicts and tensions everywhere (Middle East, Ukraine, trade, rising yields, etc.). However, the global economy seems to be handling the pressures well and has taken it all in stride. Setbacks are corrected, and the tug of war...
by John E. Charalambakis | Jul 28, 2026 | Commentaries
Which are the latest developments that shape the markets’ risk-reward trajectory? Let’s review some of them: War and geopolitics Energy (declining stockpiles, rising prices) Inflationary pressures from non-energy sources Rising long-term yields Questions related to...
by John E. Charalambakis | Jul 14, 2026 | Commentaries
Out of the blue, I got a call from a friend yesterday asking: “Can Oracle pay its bills?” The response that jumped out of my mouth was simple: “In today’s financial investment world, investing is like spying: It requires a lot of imagination.” The reason for this...