by Joel Charalambakis | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action After another dismal trading session in the wake of the Brexit vote markets stormed a reversal and posted a strong gains on the week, including London’s FTSE which had its best week in years. Despite the risk-on attitude it was defensive sectors...
by Joel Charalambakis | Jun 26, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Despite recent polling data and betting markets strongly pointing towards a vote for remaining with Europe, “Brexit” became a reality. The U.K.’s choice to exit the European Union sent risky assets into a tail spin. Stocks sold off around the world on...
by Joel Charalambakis | Jun 18, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Central banks around the world stood pat and let Brexit take center stage in market commentary this week. The Fed, BOJ, and Bank of England all kept interest rates unchanged but bonds continued to rally over the uncertainty of next week’s referendum in...
by Joel Charalambakis | Jun 12, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action As the Fed prepares for its June meeting, investors continued to flock to haven assets and safer equities this week. Bonds rallied, the Telecommunications sector posted gains, and volatility rose over 10% on Friday alone. Japanese machine orders plunged...
by Joel Charalambakis | Jun 5, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action A poor jobs report on Friday sent shocks throughout markets around the globe. The dollar abruptly fell as skepticism renewed over the Fed raising rates at some point over the next two months. Bonds rallied and stocks fell on the day as well. Defensive...
by Joel Charalambakis | May 21, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Investors continued to shy away from risk assets throughout the week as global shares hit a six-week low before regaining some ground on Friday. Money has flowed out of equities for the sixth straight week according to Bank of America and flocked to...