Publications
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: January 8, 2016 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action U.S. markets got off to their worst start ever to a new year. The selling was virtually indiscriminate, with every sector and segment of the market down. Further […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: December 28, 2015 |
How then Should We Invest? A Conversation with Francis Bacon, Descartes, Heisenberg, Israel Kirzner, Byron, and Francis Schaeffer
I boarded the non-stop flight from Cincinnati to Paris. Walking down the plane’s aisle I discovered a special area can accommodate round-the-table discussions, just as in previous years. To my […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: December 21, 2015 |
Strategic Assets and Strategic Mistakes: Tactical Moves for 2016 and Planting COG Seeds for the Day After 2016 (Investment Paths Series, Part IV)
It’s so wonderful to have friends who teach you about some great moments in history that could have been pivotal for the world we live today. A few days ago, […]
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: December 19, 2015 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action Stocks welcomed the first interest rate increase in nearly a decade with a strong rally on Wednesday but gave up gains the following two days and closed down […]
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: December 13, 2015 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equity markets sold off considerably this week. Renewed volatility in energy, tremors in high-yield debt and widespread expectations of tightening monetary policy from the Fed next week […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: December 11, 2015 |
Market Mispricing and Distortions: Liquidity and Credit Concerns
Over the last few days the markets have exhibited signs of fears and some distress. Diverging a little bit from our recent commentaries that dealt with the investment paths of […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: December 8, 2015 |
The Investment Paths of 2016, Part III: Ain’t Misbehavin’ and the Crossing of the Volatility Bridge
During most of 2015, investors had to worry about a Grexit, a China slowdown, a commodities bust, or a synchronized degradation of market expectations. At the dawn of 2016, we […]
By: Joel Charalambakis | On: December 5, 2015 |
Weekly Market Update
Market Action Thanks to a strong jobs report on Friday U.S. stocks rallied to end the week slightly positive. European equities declined sharply this week after a disappointing policy announcement […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: November 29, 2015 |
The Investment Paths of 2016, Part II: From Risks to Opportunities
Much ado about nothing may end up being not just a Shakespeare play but also the reality that will sink in after the Fed starts raising short term rates. All […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: November 23, 2015 |
Diverging Asymmetries and Market Fragilities: Understanding the Investment Paths of 2016, Part I
Well-respected publications such as The Economist and The Financial Times have recently published extensive reports regarding the threats to the global economy from emerging markets’ debt. The fact is that […]
By: John E. Charalambakis | On: January 4, 2016 |
At the Dawn of 2016: Where the Credit Cycle Meets Geopolitical Tensions and the Earnings Yield
Rising geopolitical tensions during the first couple of days in the New Year may bring a rising risk premium. At the same time, China’s market turmoil (due to slowing manufacturing […]