Geopolitics & the Day After
This week, we explore the financial, economic, and geopolitical state of the world. First, we discuss the ways that global finance, large companies, and energy commodities are changing in our new age of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Then we move to an...The Debt, the Fed, and that Sycophant Iago
Self-deception and evil are the two main characteristics of Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello. Like Otello (in Verdi’s opera) who defended Cyprus against the Ottomans (a pre-incarnation to Lawrence of Arabia) Othello nowadays – allegorically speaking –...Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities make gains Global equities made gains this week. The S&P 500 notched record highs this week before lowering on Friday, but still posting a weekly gain of 1.06%. The Dow Jones increased 0.65% on the week, while the Nasdaq grew...Geopolitics & the Day After
This week, we are examining several global and regional developments that lend insight into the state of world affairs. First, we discuss the takeaways from Davos, the gathering of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Then we move to an analysis of the expanding...Market Paradoxes, Risks, and the Ming Dynasty: Technophilic Trends Meet Unpredictability and the Fear of Shocks
Last Friday, the S&P 500 reached an all-time high. However, the equal-weighted index of the S&P 500 is still below the old record (as shown in the graph to the right below). Moreover, the Russell 2000 is still in a bear market (more than 20% below its all-time...Sign Up for Our Publications
