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My view on what's going on in the financial markets and the global economy, and a few other things that might interest me from time to time.

Revisiting semi-conductors

This article takes a quick look at the semi-conductor value-chain, including chip designers, fabricators and chip machinery makers.

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Feb 20, 20245 min read

Looks at ways companies can maximise shareholder value (aside from uttering the words “AI”) including dividends, stock buybacks & layoffs

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Feb 14, 20247 min read

2023 was an amazing year for nearly all traditional asset classes around the world. Can this carry-on? This article covers my thoughts.

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Jan 2, 202431 min read

The 3Q23 was not good for stocks and bonds, reflected in the returns in my own portfolio. But returns YtD have been decent enough.

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Oct 26, 20234 min read

This article is about jobs, more specifically, what is the key data? And what does the most recent data suggest about the future?

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Sep 7, 20237 min read

FitchRatings downgraded the US to AA+ on Tuesday, triggering a harsh response from the Biden Administration but nonchalance from investors.

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Aug 4, 20235 min read

Seven months into the year, many of my Y/E forecasts for indices and other assets look like they will be wrong. I am in good company!

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Aug 2, 20234 min read

This article is an update to an article I penned in February regarding my personal portfolio. For me, it's painful reading!

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Jul 20, 20237 min read

This past weekend, OPEC+ jumped back into action to address falling oil prices by curtailing supply. In fact, as we now have learned, it...

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Jun 6, 20234 min read

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