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...Is This A Rimini Shift? Let’s Discuss Recent Volatility in Precious Metals and the Tech Sector
It has been an eventful year, at least thus far. It started with the Venezuelan bang, and continues with significant volatility in equities (especially tech-related), precious metals, and bitcoin. Speaking of the latter, it has lost 50% of its value since last October...Imbalances and Shocks: The Stages of Investment Cycles Through the Eyes of Telemachus
Twenty years ago, the G7 group’s theme was global imbalances. France, which nowadays holds the rotating presidency of the G7 group, has decided to put it back on the agenda. China’s surpluses might be the only subject where the G7 group (US, Canada, Japan, Germany,...Sign Up for Our Publications
