Impotent Realism vs. Impossible Idealism: Simplicissimus of the Land of Stable Disequilibrium Meets Cardinal Richelieu of the Land of Unstable Equilibrium
The year 1648 symbolizes the beginning of the modern era. Moreover, the Westphalia Treaty signed in 1648 gave us the international state system and became a cornerstone of “laws” governing warfare that has been shaping world affairs ever since. “War is the father of...On Earnings and Economic Prospects: Risks Assessment
Since the beginning of the year, equity as well as debt-related markets have been on an upswing. The concession given by the Fed on rate increases, the truce on trade disputes with China, the stabilization of earnings expectations, and the encouraging news on...Between Fear and Hope: Let’s Choose Hope
We are at an economic, financial, and political crossroad. That crossroad extends from the East and reaches out to the West. From fear of an economic slowdown in China and its effects on the economies and the markets around the globe, to the fear of Brexit and its...Domestic & International Developments: Market Reaction and Assessment
About 45 years ago, a famous song appeared. As the years passed, the song’s popularity grew dramatically. The name of the song was “Brain Damage” and it started like this: The lunatic is on the grass The lunatic is on the grass Remembering games and daisy chains and...The Euro at 20: Cheating Death but Still Dysfunctional
On January 1st, the euro closed a circle of 20 years. The reality is that it remains a significant threat to European integration. The eurozone muddles along from crisis to crisis and the euro is one of the most important causes for that. By pushing countries into a...Sign Up for Our Publications
