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Global Risk Monitor: Weekly Update – April 11
The United States’ current tariff regime reveals not a strategic plan but an erratic response to market volatility, suggesting a governing philosophy resembling reactive day trading more closely than structured economic policymaking. As the week’s developments show, the absence of … Continue reading
Global Risk Monitor 2.0: Week In Review – April 4
Our earlier GRM post mistakenly included data tables from the week of March 28th. Here are the up-to-date April 4th tables. The U.S. Administration’s tariff policy represents a critical policy error that has upended financial markets and raised the specter … Continue reading
Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – March 28
Key Observations: New Tariff Impact: Trump announced a sweeping 25% tariff on all non-U.S.-made automobiles, sharply impacting global equity markets and especially hurting export-reliant sectors like autos in Europe and Japan. S&P 500 Breaks Technical Support: The S&P 500 has … Continue reading
Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – March 21
Key Observations: U.S. stock indexes broke multi-week losing streaks but remain in correction territory. Value sectors like Utilities and Energy outperformed as investors rotated out of large-cap tech amid rising tariff uncertainty and mixed economic data. The Federal Reserve held … Continue reading
Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – March 14
Key Insights U.S. stock markets saw their fourth consecutive weekly decline, driven by recession fears and trade policy uncertainty. The Fed will keep rates unchanged, but inflation expectations have risen, raising concerns about stagflation. Eurozone faces economic headwinds, with ECB … Continue reading
Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – March 7
Key Facts and Observations: Major U.S. indices declined significantly due to tariff uncertainties. The euro currency spiked after Germany announced a massive fiscal spending package. Germany’s new budgetary strategy caused historic bond yield increases. ECB lowered rates amid slowing inflation … Continue reading
Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – February 28
The past week saw heightened market volatility, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declining due to fading AI momentum and a growth scare, while the Dow Jones outperformed. The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model slashed Q1 GDP growth projections to -1.5%, … Continue reading
Buffett Building Big Buffer: Time to Buckle Up?
Warren Buffett’s recent moves in the stock market signal a strong defensive posture, one that suggests a serious market correction may be on the horizon. Over the past several years, Berkshire Hathaway has been a net seller of equities, shedding … Continue reading
Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – February 21
Key Facts: The S&P 500 (-1.7%), Dow Jones (-2.51%), and Nasdaq (-2.51%) fell this week amid tariff concerns and weak economic data. The Russell 2000 (-3.71%) and Dow Transports (-3.45%) underperformed, reflecting slowing economic activity. Nvidia (+18%) gained on AI … Continue reading
Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – February 7
7 Key Takeaways U.S. job growth slowed, with weaker-than-expected payrolls but a declining unemployment rate. Stock markets fluctuated due to tariff uncertainties, with Trump postponing tariffs on Mexico and Canada but maintaining those on China. Strong corporate earnings supported equities, … Continue reading
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