by John E. Charalambakis | Mar 18, 2022 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
The Fed raised rates last Wednesday by 0.25%, a very inadequate response to the realities of fast-approaching double-digit inflation. Gone are the days of decisive bold leadership of a Fed led by Paul Volcker. At the same time, expectations are that a peace agreement...
by Rachel Poole | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we continue our analysis of Russia and the war in Ukraine this week, we dive deeper into some of the fears that have emerged as a result of the conflict, namely a wider war between Russia and the West, and the possibility that Russia could deploy a nuclear weapon....
by Rachel Poole | Mar 16, 2022 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded over the last month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US has launched a series of sanctions...
by Rachel Poole | Mar 12, 2022 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities declineGlobal equities declined again this week as inflation soars, the war in Ukraine escalates, and fears of a recession emerge. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed the week down 2.88% and 1.99% respectively, while the Nasdaq...
by John E. Charalambakis | Mar 11, 2022 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
In this edition of our series, we are focusing on two fundamental questions: Is the market stabilizing given the new reality of growth and inflation?Why has Putin’s delusional madness not succeeded in conquering Ukraine despite Russia’s indisputable military...
by Rachel Poole | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Introduction: As we continue our analysis of the Russia-Ukraine conflict this week, we re-emphasize the war’s implications for food, energy, trade, and national security. As the West continues to respond, we emphasize cool-headedness and wisdom in dealing with the...