Market Trends & Outlook

Equities Aren’t the Only Wild Market

The markets have been whipsawing at break-neck speeds over the past two weeks, and the chaos is not isolated to equities. We viewed other sectors for comparison, and thought the findings may be of interest to others.

Protecting Intellectual Property is Key to Trade War Resolution

News related to progress (or rather lack thereof) on the trade front with China has moved the financial markets year-to-date and for a good portion of last year.

Protecting Intellectual Property is Key to Trade War Resolution

News related to progress (or rather lack thereof) on the trade front with China has moved the financial markets year-to-date and for a good portion of last year.

Leading Consumer Brands Expert Comments on U.S./China Trade Wars

There is a global slowdown happening, particularly in the manufacturing sector. On the other hand, consumers, particularly in the U.S., are still healthy but on the margin the economic data has gotten less optimistic.

Natural Gas: The Big Energy Story

The world’s energy sector is undergoing a transformation. Widespread press coverage of the growth in renewables reflects increasing concern about climate change. Nextera Energy,...

Are credit investors being too anxious?

Credit investors are perhaps bearish by nature – always looking for threats. But even CIFC veteran Stan Sokolowski wonders whether investors are being overly pessimistic about the market.

Oil Charts Favor Lower Prices

. Looking at charts for possible signs of price exhaustion or biases for any indication on movements can be helpful. Currently, multiple factors have aligned to support a negative lean for oil prices.

Is it Time for Managed Futures?

Investment Manager Sees the Current Market Environment as an Opportune Time to Allocate to Managed Futures

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