Market Trends & Outlook

Life After Libor?

Debates​​ continue to run​​ rampant​​ during the last six months of the​​ London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)​​ benchmark. Some think​​ the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) benchmark​​ is the perfect unitary solution.​​ Meanwhile, others believe that a multi-benchmark environment is best. As a result, uncertainty, confusion, and opinions have started to muddle the path of​​ “Life after the LIBOR”.

Life After Libor?

Debates​​ continue to run​​ rampant​​ during the last six months of the​​ London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)​​ benchmark. Some think​​ the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) benchmark​​ is the perfect unitary solution.​​ Meanwhile, others believe that a multi-benchmark environment is best. As a result, uncertainty, confusion, and opinions have started to muddle the path of​​ “Life after the LIBOR”.

The Future Of Mortgage Rates & U.S. Real Estate With Leland Abrams

Leland Abrams recently joined Alexander Fleiss at Rebellion Research for a lively discussion.

The Future Of Mortgage Rates & U.S. Real Estate With Leland Abrams

Leland Abrams recently joined Alexander Fleiss at Rebellion Research for a lively discussion.

Alternative Approach to Value Investing: Is it “Reflex” or “Novel”?

As the economy continues to recover with inflation increasing, many investors are starting to realize that the tech-fueled V-shaped recovery may have caused equity valuations to trade at a premium.

Top Performing Consumer Stock of the Past Decade

As a follow-up to my last post on the massive investment opportunity in leading luxury goods brands, I wanted to drill down into a particular category within the luxury goods industry. 

COVID-19 Steps Down as the Market’s Biggest Domestic Threat: So What’s Next?

The most considerable risk to markets has naturally started to shift as COVID-19 uncertainty fizzles out. Inflation, monetary policy shifts, and accelerated economic recovery have emerged as the refocused market risks.

The Forces of Inflation and Preparing your Portfolio

The seemingly unlimited fiscal and monetary stimulus seen in the past 14 months will have consequences. We believe part of these consequences will show up in the form of inflation.

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