Water Cooler Wisdom: Fourth Quarter 2014
Major events at the close of 2014, specifically the fourth quarter of 2014, included: the abnormally low prices of oil; the unique position of the Federal Reserve and the US dollar; US Treasury Rates poised (still) to rise; and American manufacturing ramped up to march on ahead of other world leaders, while an embroiled Europe […]
How the World Sees the Dollar
Let’s talk about dollars. In response to interest by our clients and readers, we will develop an explicative account of the dollar’s role in world trade and exchanges. Our series about the role of the dollar among different parties, such as global investors, traders, and other economic actors, is the beginning of an ongoing pursuit […]
Water Cooler Wisdom
By: Katherine Brown, Research Associate, Castle Rock Investment Company The end of the 2nd quarter of 2014 left the global banking sector bracing from the fallout of a weak quarter. In moments of weak growth, we are reminded of the need to diversify our portfolios. Just as it is important to eat a balanced meal, […]
Water Cooler Wisdom – First Quarter 2014
A great deal happened in the world during the first quarter of 2014. The ECB may be pursuing quantitative easing, the Federal Reserve continues to send mixed messages about tapering, China is slowing down, the U.K. is set to grow the faster than any other advanced nation, and Gwyneth and Chris have split…or have they? […]