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This is What Traders Will Be Watching In 2019
After a volatile 2018, few people in the market expect calm to return anytime soon. Politics, the Fed, and trade will continue to be major sources of uncertainty. And of course there will be numerous…
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
These Were The Most Important Stories for Traders In 2018
2018 will go down as one of the most pivotal for financial markets since the financial crisis. We saw the return of significant volatility, amid poor returns in several asset classes. On this week's …
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
How Passive Investing Could Change Capitalism
The biggest macro trend in investing is the rise of so-called "passive investing." But while this may have advantages for the individual investor, it raises a whole new host of issues, such as elevat…
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
The Market's Big Bet on Low Volatility
The past couple months have seen the return of volatility in markets. On this edition of Odd Lots, we speak to Chris Cole, the founder of Artemis Capital Management and a long-time watcher of volatil…
Published on 7 years ago
How To Analyze The Currency Markets
With assets like stocks and bonds, there are clear techniques you can use to value them. But what about currencies? They don't produce cash flows. They don't offer any particular claim on assets. The…
Published on 7 years ago
How Paul Volcker Views His Life
Paul Volcker is widely-regarded as single-handedly halting a period of severe inflation in the U.S. during the late 1970s and early 1980s. But the former chairmen of the Federal Reserve’s reputation …
Published on 7 years ago
Why Blockchain May Never Benefit Corporations
For years, a common mantra among corporate executives has been that "the blockchain," the technology underlying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is where the real value lies in the future. But on …
Published on 7 years ago
This Is How The Unicorn Bubble Will Burst
So-called "unicorns" have become household names in recent years. Multi-billion dollar companies like AirBNB, Uber, and WeWork have become known for phenomenal growth, extraordinary valuations, and a…
Published on 7 years, 1 month ago
Travel Genius, a New Show From Bloomberg
What’s the most sure-fire way to get a flight upgrade? How can you find the best, secret local restaurants by asking just one question? What's the first thing you should do when you get into a hotel …
Published on 7 years, 1 month ago
How The Original Rogue Trader Rebuilt His Life
If there's one person associated with the term "Rogue Trader" it's Nick Leeson, who singlehandedly brought down Barings Bank in the early 90s, following a series of efforts to cover up bad trades. Af…
Published on 7 years, 1 month ago