Deep Dive: Concentration in the U.S. Markets
In today’s podcast, Wealth Consultant, Kaeli Kaainoa, CFP®, sits down with our Senior Analyst, Gherman Howell for a deep dive…
US Elections, From The Outside Looking In
US presidential elections are terrific entertainment. Given their cost (a couple of billion US dollars for either side), this is…
VC Dealmaking Begins to Rotate
After a decade of strong performance, early-stage and growth companies have faced significant challenges since early 2022. These challenges include…
US Housing And Government Action
In setting out their election platforms, both Democrats and Republicans want to address housing affordability, which has become a hot-button…
Buy The Dip? Or Embrace The Rotation?
Back in 2000, when technology stocks hit the wall, one of Gavekal’s first clients told us: “It’s OK. Bear markets…
What Drives Innovation?
Modern welfare states need economic growth to keep their show on the road. The ever-rising costs of pensions, of health…
To Buy or Not to Buy?
For contrarian investors, which obviously includes yours truly, the most pressing investment question today might be whether Chinese stocks are…
Softer Inflation But Fewer Rate Cuts?
US inflation slowed in April, according to CPI data released Wednesday. Yet even though they had this softer inflation data…
A Glimpse into the Future?
Apple has long been celebrated as one of the most innovative companies in the world. Since its groundbreaking launch of…
US Housing At A Key Juncture
The US housing market is humming along nicely, with both construction and sales doing well. New-build prices have stabilized and…
Private Equity (PE) Strings Together Victories Despite Headwinds
Leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and private equity deals face challenges in today’s expensive borrowing environment. However, Permira grabbed headlines this week…
Economic Uncertainty and the Evolution of Monetary Policymaking
Introduction All eyes were squarely focused on the Federal Reserve this week, as markets whiplashed between several unknowns. Would recent inflation and payroll data nudge the…