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Banks aren’t what they used to be. For a start, there are fewer of them. Some have merged, others were[…]
The Donald and the Dollar
From Election Day in November through the end of 2016, financial markets embraced the “Trump Trade,” pricing higher equities, higher[…]
Stomaching Subprime: Seeking Value in Auto ABS
Subprime. It’s the eight-letter word that turned into something of a four-letter word during the 2008 global financial crisis. Even[…]
Smartphones & Distracted Driving: What’s the Impact on Auto Insurers?
Auto insurers have been caught off-guard. Traffic deaths had been in decline for four decades, as a result of Mothers[…]
President Xi Jinping: His Own Man
Who is President Xi? How does he differ from his predecessors? What could his leadership mean for China and the[…]
Only the Loan-ly: What You Should Know About Loan-Only Structures
Critics caution that loan-only structures leave senior-loan investors vulnerable because there is no subordinated debt. This, they say, can mean[…]
My Generation: What an Aging Population Means for Bank Stocks
It’s no secret that people are living longer. Falling fertility rates indicate that, on average, global populations are getting older.[…]
London Office Property Prices – Going Over the Cliff?
London office property prices have stayed surprisingly high since the ‘Brexit’ vote in mid-2016. A recent rise in vacancy levels[…]
Is Retail Exposure a Problem for CMBS?
It’s no secret that the retail sector has been under a lot of pressure. Retailers are facing significant headwinds, including[…]
Global House Prices: Hints of Housing Bubbles
Over the last 25 years, home prices across a number of major economies have risen faster than local income or[…]
Five Reasons Why China is Unlikely to Devalue the Renminbi
For years, President Trump has accused China of purposely devaluing the renminbi to boost exports. With trade and political tensions[…]
Fed Watch: Things Could Get Interesting
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee is set to release its press statement on December 19. I will be watching[…]
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