by Joel Charalambakis | May 22, 2015 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Equity markets in the U.S. remained subdued again this week in light of little economic data. Earnings reported this week, most notably from the retail sector, were mixed as expected. Stocks remain in a tight trading range while long-term bonds go...
by John E. Charalambakis | May 19, 2015 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
In a recent study by the McKinsey Institute total credit market debt in China is shown as the largest in the world, and that is only what we know of. The dangers are not limited just to China but are extended to the global financial system. In a world where financial...
by Joel Charalambakis | May 15, 2015 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action While equity markets in the U.S. pulled out small gains fixed income movements dominated discussion during this past week. Considerable moves in longer term bonds in the U.S. and Europe captured attention with benchmark rates hitting their highs...
by John E. Charalambakis | May 14, 2015 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
Over the course of the last two weeks, we have been observing a twist in the bond markets. Yields are rising and consequently bond prices dropping. More than $420 billion worth of paper wealth has been wiped out in the bond markets across the globe. The rooster of...
by Joel Charalambakis | May 8, 2015 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Thanks to a strong rally following the April jobs report U.S. markets were able to recover from their grizzly performance earlier in the week. Bonds also sold off, pushing yields higher and fueling the Financials sector’s leadership for the week. The...
by Lawrence Goodman | May 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Blacksummit Financial Group is honored to share with its readers the following post from Lawrence Goodman. Mr. Goodman currently serves as the President of the Center for Financial Stability. As Mr. Goodman states: “My recent opinion piece for Roll Call explores...