Author: John E. Charalambakis

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: October 5, 2010 |

Here we go again.

The second phase of the global economic crisis (fiscal and consequently sovereign debt) is rearing its ugly head again. News broke on Friday that the government of Ireland would stand […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: October 5, 2010 |

Paradise Lost: A Contrarian View Based on Our Most Recent Calls

“The world was all before them where to choose their place of rest and Providence their guide. They hand in hand with wandering steps and slow through Eden took, their […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: September 28, 2010 |

Α ΧΑΜΕΝΟΣ ΠΑΡΑΔΕΙΣΟΣ: ΜΙΑ ΔΙΑΦΟΡΕΤΙΚΗ ΜΑΤΙΑ ΜΕ ΒΑΣΗ ΤΙΣ ΠΙΟ ΠΡΟΣΦΑΤΕΣ ΕΠΕΝΔΥΤΙΚΕΣ ΜΑΣ ΠΡΟΤΑΣΕΙΣ

«Ο κόσμος ανοιγόταν όλος ενώπιον τους, τον τόπο αναπαύσεώς τους για να βρουν και η Θεία Πρόνοια οδηγός και σύντροφός τους. Χέρι-χέρι, περιπλανώμενοι, με βήματα αργά διαβαίνοντας απ’ της Εδέμ […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: September 23, 2010 |

The Music of Currencies: Currency Allocations in Times of the Valdai Meetings

A few days ago, Vladimir Putin called his annual gathering of academics, journalists, and other analysts a.k.a. the Valdai meetings, at his vacation home in Sotsji, Russia. The leader of […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: September 14, 2010 |

SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI: There Goes the Glory (?) of the Old Days

Just a few days ago, Jurgen Stark, a member of the Executive Board of the ECB (European Central Bank) said that German banks would require more capital. According to Basel […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: September 9, 2010 |

Mountains to Climb

The official start of the fall season is upon us. Music is still played over loud speakers and the politicians plan for their rallies and agendas. Over the wires, we […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: September 2, 2010 |

The Day After: The New Silk and China

Our commentary last Monday August 30th outlined the present circumstances surrounding China. Our September newsletter discussed the facts that may lead to a Chinese collapse. This commentary discusses, the day […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: August 30, 2010 |

Financial Crisis, Part III: This Time Made in China; Act I: The Day Before

In 1979, a movie came out starring Jack Lemmon, Jane Fonda, and Michael Douglas. The title of the movie was The China Syndrome. The movie – in the spirit of […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: August 27, 2010 |

Recent Real Estate Concerns and Waterproofing a Portfolio

Over the course of the last few days we have been hearing renewed concerns in the real estate sector. We would like to take this opportunity to outline a few […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: August 23, 2010 |

Dum Spiro Spero in the Land of Commodities: The Case of Copper

Cicero is famous for several things, among which is the “Dum Spiro Spero” quote, implying that hope dies last. For weeks now, my colleagues and I have been contemplating drafting […]