While the European Union has made incremental progress in dealing with the Eurozone debt crisis, there still does not appear to be any "magic bullet" solution to the crisis. Market volatility remains likely without substantial new action from the European Central Bank.
The third quarter 2012 issue of Global Foresight focuses on emerging markets. David P. Harris, Chief Investment Officer, assesses prospects across emerging markets. Jimmy C. Chang, Senior Portfolio Manager, delves further into emerging market investment opportunities and examines the trajectory of the largest emerging economy, China.
In the aftermath of 2008’s “Great Recession,” businesses have been more risk averse and held larger cash reserves. This has been a mixed blessing, slowing growth while reducing the likelihood of another economic collapse.
After decades of decline, the U.S. manufacturing sector may be on the verge of a comeback. This resurgence is the result of numerous factors, including fast-growing wages in China and other emerging markets. While this developing trend should provide a modest lift to U.S. economic growth, certain industries and companies may stand to benefit more substantially.
How can art collectors protect themselves from fakes and forgeries? This article examines the differences between provenance and legal title, their bearing on claims of authenticity and what you should look for when making a purchase.
If Congress doesn’t act by January 1, 2012, policies will automatically take effect that will reduce the 2013 deficit by $607 billion, or about 4% of GDP. While this policy, commonly referred to as "walking off the fiscal cliff," would be a near-term disaster, an extension of 2012 fiscal policy that fails to address increasing indebtedness could actually represent the worst long-run outcome.
To earn returns in the regulated energy sector, investors will need to be aware of and understand the following items: supply and demand dynamics, interactions across the various commodity supply chains, the overall macro environment and impact on specific names and subsectors, regulatory and political environment, and operational and safety issues.
Rockefeller Financial Managing Director Jimmy Chang looks at Greece's possible exit from the euro, the cooling of global markets and Facebook's disappointing IPO.
When it comes to families, reputation management involves much more than preparing for or responding to critical incidents. It is connected to the family’s values, history, and future aspirations. This article provides an overview of best practices families can institute to foster and safeguard their good name.
Interest rates continue to bump along near historical lows. Given the asymmetric risk/reward of holding bonds with extraordinarily low yields, some investors have been reconsidering their holdings. Investors worried about rising interest rates have several options (among them, shortening duration and using derivatives), but none are without opportunity costs and implementation challenges.