Mid-2021 Review: Inflation, Scarring & Tapering

6 June 2021 Typically, investors must juggle numerous factors while making their global asset allocation decisions. In this regard, the next 12-18 months may be more straightforward. By now, no one doubts massive monetary and fiscal stimulus will produce a sharp, V-shaped 6% global recovery in 2021, with China and the USA leading the way [...]

Bitcoin: What it Is, and What It’s Not!

20 May 2021 In the next few weeks, I will consider the future of money. In particular, I will evaluate the evolution of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), as well as the potential role crypto-currencies may play in the future monetary system. Today, let's deal with the elephant in the room: Bitcoin! The world's largest [...]