by Rachel Poole | Nov 7, 2020 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities continue their fall Despite not having a final election result, volatility dropped this week and global equities made substantial gains. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) fell from 37 last week to 24 at market close. The yield on the...
by Rachel Poole | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
A New Era of Slow Growth, Low Inflation and High Debt The Economist Intelligence UnitRead the full article here The extraordinary fiscal measures unveiled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have provided relief from the economic strains of the pandemic, but they...
by Rachel Poole | Nov 2, 2020 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded last month, and which may affect economic, financial, and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America After weeks of back and forth between Democrats and Republicans, talks over a new Covid-19...
by Rachel Poole | Oct 31, 2020 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities continue their fall Global equities fell on the week as Covid-19 cases surged in the US and Europe. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note surprisingly rose a few basis points, ending the week at 0.88%. On the other hand, oil...
by Rachel Poole | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
At a time when conflicting voices are raised as to when full recovery will arrive, we are pleased to present below a summary of three articles and one podcast with unique insights that may have an impact on our lives and portfolios in the medium term. The threat of...
by John E. Charalambakis | Oct 27, 2020 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
Vladimir and Estragon are still waiting for Mr. Godot as the curtain falls in one of the greatest plays written by Samuel Beckett. Who is really Mr. Godot and why doesn’t he ever appear in the play? And why is the slave owner blinded and the same boy keeps coming to...