by John E. Charalambakis | Jun 27, 2019 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
What happens if you put new wine into old wineskins? Simply, the old wineskin will burst during the process of fermentation and then a mess will be created, value will be destroyed, and productive resources will be wasted. Societies have been experimenting with fiat...
by Laura Hochstetler | Jun 22, 2019 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equities rose last week on hopes that looser monetary policy will keep the global economic expansion intact and on news that US – China trade talks will resume at next week’s G20 meeting. Yields on the US 10-year Treasury note fell below 2%...
by John E. Charalambakis | Jun 19, 2019 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
“My fellow Americans, the time has come to confront the Chinese in the only way they know. Money talks and when money talks everyone is condemned to listen. Therefore, effective next Monday we are suspending the trading of all Chinese companies which are traded in...
by Laura Hochstetler | Jun 15, 2019 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equities were little changed on the week, while the yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose 3 basis points to 2.06% and the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $1 to $52.35. Volatility, as measured by the Chicago Board...
by Laura Hochstetler | Jun 8, 2019 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equities rose last week amid signs that central banks are preparing to act if the global economy continues to weaken. With the market pricing in multiple rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve, the yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell 11...
by Rachel Poole | Jun 3, 2019 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month: North America The United States has announced it will impose tariffs on Mexico to pressure them to curb migration. Starting in June, there will be a 5% tariff on all goods from...