Financial markets and seasonality go hand in hand. But do they also correlate in the cold season? Today, I will present to you various fundamentals that have strong influences on stock prices during the last weeks of the year. Let’s…
This holiday season it will not only be catching our desired item that will be our biggest concern, but we will also have to navigate through supply-chain complications that have caused delays and shortages among retailers. This may result in…
There are a number of horror stories accompanying the markets these days: surging inflation, slowing growth and spiking energy prices. Nevertheless, there is yet one more spine-tingling event coming up on October 31: Halloween! However, we are going to consider…
During Covid lockdowns many couples found their relationships under fire! However, amongst those who “survived” 24/7 surroundings, some became ready for the next big step in their lives together – the wedding. Rates of weddings have not yet returned to…
In July 2021, global markets posted gains, spurred by companies’ Q2 earnings announcements and positive market sentiment. Not only “traditional investments” recorded strong price gains, cryptocurrencies also had their 5 minutes of fame. Positive sentiment entered another dimension when Richard…
Eight times a year the world is holding its breath waiting for the announcements of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The Fed has a dual mandate: to maximize employment and to keep prices stable. It does that by setting…
One year later than expected, the UEFA Euro 2020(1) Championship has finally kicked off. The beginning of the traditional tournament dates back to 1960, and it has been held every four years since then. Many fans consider it to be…
Last year around this time, we have been facing our worst fears – our existence and health have been put on the spot. Since then, Covid-19 has forced us to accept a “new normal” and has led to a big…
Warmer weather is approaching and the summer season is getting ever closer. In the month of May, many investors are remembering the old market saying „Sell in May and go Away“- and are contemplating their positioning during the summer months.…
Behavioral science and stock markets are two areas that are often moving to the top of my must-read list. I have been fascinated for years by the various drivers affecting stock prices. Often one forgets that superficially quite mundane things…
