Daily Archives: November 14, 2013

Signing bonuses to brokers–the industry’s dirty (big) secret

The investment sales business has been moving through a period of consolidation over the past 13 years–especially over the past 5 since the great recession. Notwithstanding the last year of QE mania that finally goosed US stocks slightly above their … Continue reading

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Deflation sobers up investment outlook

When the European Central Bank slashed its overnight rate last week it admitted the truth about its record monetary interventions over the past 3 years: they have not succeeded in their stated goal of creating inflation. Weak global demand, record … Continue reading

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