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Category Archives: Currencies
Dollar, where to?
The US Dollar has lost value against the world’s major currencies. Here we will analyze the causes, and try to predict its future path Continue reading
Posted in Currencies, Economy
Tagged Dollar, Economy, Euro, Mnuchin, Pound Sterling, Swiss Franc, Trade Balance, Trump, United States
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Time to Call it a Bubble
It is not a question of if, but when will the crypto-currency bubble burst. We will explore the parallels with the dot-com bubble of 1999. Continue reading
Posted in Currencies, Derivatives, Economy, Stocks
Tagged Bitcoin, Blockchain, Bubble, Currencies, Dot-Com, Technology
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Tit for Tat?
Was the recent $14 billion fine imposed by the DOJ on DB payback for the back tax issue involving Apple a few weeks ago? Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Currencies, Economy, Stocks
Tagged Apple, Department of Justice, Deutsche Bank, European Commission, European Union, Financial Crisis, Fines, Taxes
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Brexit, Schmexit! Part 5: The Aftermath
Vote is in, Britain is out! Political and economical chaos, what next? Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Brexit, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, GBP
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Brexit, Schmexit! Part 4: Europe
Having analyzed the effects of Brexit on the UK economy; with just a few hours before the vote, let’s now take a look at the effects on Europe Continue reading
Posted in Currencies, Economy, Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Brexit, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, GBP, Referendum, UK
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Emerging Markets: 30 Years of Crisis. Part 3: The 2000s and beyond
This is the third and final installment of the series. We discuss Ecuador, Argentina and Venezuela in their journey through the 21st century. Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade
Tagged Argentina, Crisis, Currenties, Debt, Ecuador, Financial Crisis, Latin America, Sovereign Debt, Venezuela
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Emerging Markets: 30 Years of Crisis. Part 2: The 1990s
Second installment of my 3-part series on Emerging Markets Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Crude Oil, Debt, Devaluation, Hyper Inflation, Inflation, Latin America, Sovereign Debt
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Emerging Markets: 30 Years of Crisis. Part 1: The 1980s
The recent news of Argentina’s deal with holdout hedge funds has prompted me to put together a three-part series on Emerging Markets, and analyze this crises-laden asset class. Enjoy! Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Currencies, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade, Oil, Stocks
Tagged Asia, Crisis, Debt, Devaluation, Hyper Inflation, Inflation, Latin America, Mega Devaluations, Sovereign Debt
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A Submerging Economy
7 years after the first Greek crisis, the government is putting forward a new set of austerity measures. Will it work this time? Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Currencies, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade
Tagged Austerity, Debt, Devaluation, Euro, Euro Zone, European Union, Greece, Greek Crisis
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Are Principal Protected Notes a Good Investment?
Let’s take a look at Principal Protected Notes and their suitability in the current interest rate climate Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Stocks
Tagged Derivatives, Growth, Indices, Principal Protected Notes, Structured Products, Yield
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