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Market Talk – October 15th, 2015

Strong equity rallies all across the globe today with most markets returning between 1.5 and 2.5%. In Europe it took time for both the FTSE and CAC to follow suit...

Market Talk – October 9th, 2015

We saw some solid gains in Asian Equities ranging from +0.5% (Hang Seng – highest close since the summer) up to the impressive 1.5% from the Nikkei....

No Matter the Country, Politicians Are in It for Them

When will it end? Only when the people demand...

Market Talk – October 6th, 2015

The day for equities peaked in Europe with most core markets up around 1%. The US changed the mood early in the session as the Biotechs took their toll on the...

Market Talk – September 25th, 2015

A weak session for Equities in Asia (Nikkei -2.7%), Europe (DAX -1.97%) and the US (DOW -0.5%)had Fund Managers searching for both answers and safe-havens. One...

The Greek Elections Will Not Make A Difference

Alexis Tsipras hailed a victory for his left-wing Syriza party after winning a second general election in less than 9 months. However, the many Greeks I have met...

Greek Elections – Status Quo

I am here in Parliament Square in Athens for the elections. I have been talking to a lot of people and it is really fascinating. When I ask, “Why are you voting...

Greeks Vote Again – Why Bother?

I am here in Athens for the elections this weekend. I must state, at this point in the game it appears to be Greek theater with Brussels pulling the strings and the...

Brazil’s Credit Rating Cut to Junk Bond Status

S&P cut Brazil’s rating to BB-plus, the highest junk rating, from BBB-minus. The Sovereign Debt Crisis is unfolding right on...

Gold Update Being Emailed Next Week

We will be sending out the gold update to the 2014 Precious Metals Report next week. The update will be exclusively for those who have purchased the 2014 Precious...