Markets
SELL EVERYTHING!!
I suppose it’s a sign of the times. When in doubt, be as outrageous as possible. After all, competition for attention is fierce. Read more
Will the Commodities Sell-Off Continue in 2016?
No look at the global commodities sell-off would be complete without a discussion of the precipitous decline of oil. Read more
Investing in China: Out With the Old and In With the New
Even though U.S. analysts are still asleep when it comes to investing in China, the Chinese themselves know where to invest. Read more
A Tour Around the World of Emerging Markets
With all apologies to Vanguard Group founder John Bogle, indexes stink when it comes to investing in emerging markets. Read more
China’s Currency Steps Out of the Shadow of the US
The decision by the Chinese central bank to no longer peg China’s currency solely to the U.S. dollar is sure to have significant ramifications worldwide. Read more
Finally: Fed Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in 9 Years
We finally have our answer on the Federal Reserve interest rate decision that had been debated back and forth ad nauseam in 2015. Read more
Strong Jobs Report Virtually Ensures a December Rate Hike
A surprisingly upbeat jobs report indicates that the U.S. economic recovery remains on track, and that a December rate hike is very much in play. Read more
SecondMarket Acquisition Sparks Questions for Startup Market
Nasdaq’s acquisition of SecondMarket highlights uncertainty and risk around the startup market – and the perils for average investors. Read more
Is an Interest Rate Hike All But Guaranteed in 2015?
The Labor Department released a solid jobs report last Friday, with non-farm payrolls rising by 271,000. Does this spell a December interest rate hike? Read more