Posts Tagged ‘The Old Man’s Views’

The trend may not be positive, but it remains our friend. While the economic outlook continues to appear bearish, we need to align ourselves with it. This involves opting for selling into strong market upswings..

In the wild world of finance, having the right mindset is like wearing the perfect tie to a job interview – it can make all the difference. But here’s the thing, that mindset varies depending on your role…

George Soros, once said something like, if you want to make money, take a chance on things nobody expects to happen… For a big shot like him, who can move markets and play with people’s minds, this money-making…

Summer has come to an end, and now I am back walking unaided, it’s time to get back to work. As things return to normal, let’s quickly summarize our current standing.

On August 2nd, 1974, a young 17-year-old, a very rough, working-class kid, took a bus to Fenchurch Street in the City of London, entered the offices of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Smith, and embarked on a journey that has yet to finish.

Something strange happened last week when the most powerful country in the world, the USA, got downgraded. Usually, this kind of news would cause a lot of commotion in the financial markets, but surprisingly, not much happened.

As my much-needed rest and recuperation comes to an end, it’s time to dive back into the quirky world of financial markets and offer some musings on what might unfold in the coming weeks.

When we examine the achievements of successful individuals, like Larry Fink and his impressive creation of BlackRock, we cannot help but celebrate their success.