Publications
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 29, 2014 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action A shortened trading week did not prevent markets from maintaining a bullish trend. Equities rose this week as economic data out of the U.S. supported growth and commentary […]
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 26, 2014 |
Geopolitical Journal: November 26
Geopolitical Headlines Iran Negotiators between key global powers and the Islamic republic of Iran were not able to agree to a deal or the framework for an agreement by the […]
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 22, 2014 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action The stock markets in the U.S. experienced another uplifting week thanks to positive internal data as well as a wave of monetary support offered by authorities in China […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: November 17, 2014 |
Derailing Market Optimism: Where is the Engine of Growth?
When we compare equity and oil markets over the course of the last four years it is easy to see that markets in the US are reaching record highs while […]
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 14, 2014 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action Markets were relatively calm across al asset classes this week in the U.S. Earnings season continues to support a positive tone to equity markets as roughly three quarters […]
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 8, 2014 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action U.S. markets continued their move up this week as the jobs report released Friday and other data confirm consolidating economic growth. Earnings data from the third quarter has […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: November 6, 2014 |
Searching for Escape in the Middle of Black Holes: On the Balkanization of the Markets
Searching for Escape in the Middle of Black Holes: On the Balkanization of the Markets Let’s start with defining the terms used in this commentary. A black hole is created […]
By: Thierry Malleret | On: November 3, 2014 |
A Review of the Most Important Global Events in October by Monthly Barometer
The IMF meeting earlier this month was in somber mood. In the words of its managing director, Christine Lagarde, the global economic recovery is “brittle, uneven and beset by […]
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 1, 2014 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action Stock markets in the U.S. continued their surge over the past five days. An overall good earnings season and economic data pointing to a growing economy and stronger […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: October 27, 2014 |
The Tranquility of a Chaotic Disequilibrium: Alexander’s Feast and the Risks of Divorcing Credit from Liquidity
The results of the EU-wide stress tests on banks are out. The EU banks seem to celebrate that all is well. Catastrophe was avoided. The capital that some of them […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: November 24, 2014 |
On the Rising Dollar, Crowded Trades, and Market Prospects: The Background to the 2015 Season
We have entered an era where currency values may move markets into uncharted territory. At the same time complacency and the fact that investments are driven by central banks’ moves, […]