by John E. Charalambakis | Apr 19, 2018 | Commentaries
This year’s market gyrations should be viewed under the microscope of leverage. When we do that as the first figure shows below, then we can possibly start comprehending that in an environment of rising volatility, political instability, and geopolitical tensions,...
by John E. Charalambakis | Apr 5, 2018 | Commentaries
In this week’s commentary, we would like to discuss our perspective for the short-term based on some changes we have been observing in the market. However, before we show this – mainly through some graphs – allow us to clarify the cross-determination part of the...
by John E. Charalambakis | Mar 21, 2018 | Commentaries
During times of accommodative monetary policies when rates drop and earnings prospects shine, growth stocks usually outperform value stocks. In a basic valuation model of discounting future earnings (especially for growth-oriented companies), value-oriented stocks...
by John E. Charalambakis | Mar 7, 2018 | Commentaries
In security conferences around the world, speakers have been describing the rising threats and the rising level of insecurity, while at the same time wondering where the American leadership has been. The violent and chaotic situation in Syria could replicate itself in...
by John E. Charalambakis | Mar 1, 2018 | Commentaries
In the recent market turmoil, corporate bonds seemed able to sustain their values. Could we assume that in a future market turmoil they will continue showing signs of immunity? Last two times we saw an equities correction (summer of 2015 and early 2016), anxiety...