by John E. Charalambakis | Jan 4, 2016 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
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 activity as well as expiring restrictions on share sales) is impacting markets in...
by John E. Charalambakis | Dec 28, 2015 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
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 left I saw Bacon, Descartes, and Heisenberg. On the right side were...
by John E. Charalambakis | Dec 21, 2015 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
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, I was visiting with Dan Schechter in Los Angeles – principal of L.E.K. Consulting, a prominent global...
by Joel Charalambakis | Dec 19, 2015 | Uncategorized, 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 on the week. Energy and materials continued their dismal performance this year. Argentina lifted...
by Joel Charalambakis | Dec 13, 2015 | Uncategorized, 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 were all contributing factors. OPEC’s decision to keep with...
by John E. Charalambakis | Dec 11, 2015 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
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 2016, I would like us to review the main reasons for the recent market behavior. Before...