Credit markets will soon look like a “slow-motion car crash,” King Street Capital’s Brian Higgins said. The billionaire investor’s hedge fund made billions in the aftermath of the 2008 debt crisis. Experts have been warning of a credit crunch that could rival 2008 as financial conditions tighten. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!… Continue reading Credit markets are headed for ‘slow motion car crash,’ hedge fund billionaire says
Spotlight on Jensen Global Quality Growth Fund
The U.S. stock market meandered through the past year, ending this May less than 3% ahead of the same date in 2022. The Japanese market, however, returned more than 15%. Even the war-troubled European market returned nearly 5%. Global blend funds invest the world over, in both bargain-price stocks and faster-growing fare. The category has… Continue reading Spotlight on Jensen Global Quality Growth Fund
Why I Still Like Emerging Markets
One of the themes of this column is that no one can time the markets. I’m fond of quoting the late John Bogle, founder of Vanguard and the apostle of index funds, who said, “Sure, it’d be great to get out of stocks at the high and jump back in at the low…. But I’ve… Continue reading Why I Still Like Emerging Markets
Over half a million silver coins just vanished – now the metals dealer behind the ‘fraudulent’ scheme must pay $146 million
A precious metals dealer has been asked to pay up $146 million in damages after over half a million silver coins went missing. Robert Higgins ran a “fraudulent and deceptive scheme” linked to the purchase and sale of precious metals, the CFTC said. From 2014 to 2022, Higgins led a ‘fraudulent silver leasing program’ that… Continue reading Over half a million silver coins just vanished – now the metals dealer behind the ‘fraudulent’ scheme must pay $146 million
The pain is just starting for commercial real estate – and plunging prices could reignite the banking crisis and choke the US economy, Columbia professor says
A Columbia professor has issued a bleak outlook for commercial real estate in the US. Office values are plunging and threaten to cause an “urban doom loop,” Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh said. The sector’s challenges could spill into the banking sector and hurt the wider economy, he said. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!… Continue reading The pain is just starting for commercial real estate – and plunging prices could reignite the banking crisis and choke the US economy, Columbia professor says
Stocks’ bull run from the first half won’t last – high interest rates and slumping growth will kill the rally, UBS says
The stock-market rally will fade over the second half of 2023, according to UBS. Further rate hikes and weak economic data “could quickly unravel optimism,” strategists said. Equities have started the year on a tear, with tech stocks posting their best first half since 1983. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your… Continue reading Stocks’ bull run from the first half won’t last – high interest rates and slumping growth will kill the rally, UBS says
Emerging economies are decoupling from China, helping them stay strong despite rising interest rates, market veteran says
Emerging markets are proving resilient amid post-pandemic challenges, Ruchir Sharma wrote in The Financial Times. They are also seeing new opportunities after moving away from Chinese dependence. “The old notion that ’emerging’ is another word for reckless no longer applies,” Sharma said. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in… Continue reading Emerging economies are decoupling from China, helping them stay strong despite rising interest rates, market veteran says
The stock market has 70% chance of crashing in a few years, according to legendary investor Jeremy Grantham
Stocks have a 70% chance of crashing in a few years, legendary investor Jeremy Grantham said. The GMO co-founder pointed to parallels between the current market and previous crashes. Grantham originally estimated an 85% chance the market was in another bubble on the verge of bursting. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access… Continue reading The stock market has 70% chance of crashing in a few years, according to legendary investor Jeremy Grantham
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