Diversification is vital in the bond market, where many investors primarily concentrate on “core bond” portfolios composed of government bonds, agency mortgage-backed securities, and investment-grade corporate bonds. Despite their popularity, these portfolios may lack sufficient diversification.
(FORBES) (Published Works) 5 Reasons Causing Pain In Struggling EM Debt Markets
EM debt is one of the worst-performing asset classes so far this year. In my latest Forbes article, I highlight the external forces that are responsible for the majority of the pain. Click here to read the entire post on Forbes
(FORBES) (Published Works) Over Confident Markets Anticipate Steep Drop In Inflation
Markets were surprised by how quickly inflation accelerated and were late in abandoning the “transitory” narrative. They may be early in their prediction for disinflation. Click here to read the entire story on Forbes
(FORBES) (Published Works) Latest Inflation Surprise Sends Treasury Curve And U.S. Dollar To Record Levels
Rising inflation and worries of an economic slowdown caused a severe flattening of the yield curve and propelled the U.S. dollar to new highs against several major currencies. Click here to read the entire post on Forbes
(BLOG) (FORBES) Russia’s Failure To Reopen Nord Stream Pipeline Would Cripple Germany’s Economy
Russia has found alternate demand sources for its oil & gas faster than Europe could find new sources of supply. It may use its leverage to extract additional pain in the West by refusing to reopen the Nord Stream 1 pipeline that is currently shut down for “scheduled maintenance.” Click here to read the entire …
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(BLOG) (FORBES) (Published Works) Tech Rebound Drives Equity Advance As The Dollar Hits New Highs
Technology shares staged a huge rebound last week. The next round of earnings releases may determine whether the gains will hold. Click here to read the entire story on Forbes.
(BLOG) (Published Works) Mid-Year Outlook: Opportunities for 2H 2022
Most investors would like to forget the first half of 2022. But the correction in both risk and safe-haven assets has opened up some great forward-looking return opportunities.
(BLOG) (Published Works) It’s no time to turtle! There are still moves to make in this dislocated market.
There are still actions you can take to take advantage of the market dislocations, even if you are fully invested.
(FORBES) Forward Prices In Commodity And Bond Markets Consistent With Rapid Slowdown In CPI
Forward markets predict a rapid decline in energy prices and inflation, which is good news for the economy and asset prices. The bad news is that such a decline will likely come at the expense of global growth. Click here to read the entire post on Forbes
(BLOG) (Published Works) Relief Rally in Risk Assets: Will it Hold?
A massive short-covering rally in risk assets caught many people by surprise, but it might be too early to break out the champagne.
