Coup d’ Oeil: Crossing the Waters of Wartime Investing
Louis XVI had his own Machiavellian vested interests in mind when he decided to assist in the American war for independence. His reward was a lost throne, a guillotine, and a number of un-Machiavellian claims related to universal rights. The French Revolution a few...Emulating Historical and Market Rhythms
The British Empire excelled in overextending itself in military, political, economic, and financial matters. Prior to that, at the turn of the fifteenth century, China was by all standards the most advanced civilization in the world. Around 1435, a movement of...The Middle East As a Reeling Cup
Before we present our analysis on the unfolding events in the Middle East, let’s state two things and ask a rhetorical question: First, as of the time of this writing (Monday afternoon), the war effects on both equities and bonds are not significant. Second, this...Hedging at the Intersection of Schrödinger’s Cat
As I was approaching the train’s platform in Washington, D.C., I observed that the wagons had been painted with the phrase “From R to R”. Strange, I thought. Is that a message/warning for an incoming recession? I took my seat, and across from me, two familiar faces...Sign Up for Our Publications
