Monthly Archives: May 2014

Weak demand keeps “surprising” bulls and pressuring rates lower

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Danielle Park

St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard said Friday that the Fed will need to raise interest rates by the end of the first quarter of 2015. However, Pimco’s Tony Crescenzi doesn’t see that happening so soon.Here is a … Continue reading →

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Cozy club boards frequently fail in duty to govern

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Danielle Park

Corporate Board posts are cozy clubs of networking and socializing. Unfortunately attracted by the perks, pay, and status, the role frequently devolves into a cesspool of collegiality and yes-men to the c-suite, where no one is asking the tough questions–until … Continue reading →

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Learning to make better decisions

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Danielle Park

I have long appreciated Daniel Kahneman’s work in Behavioral Finance and the importance of EQ (“emotional quotient”) over IQ. We are presently enjoying his 2011 book “Thinking Fast and Slow” on audiobook. He appeared on Charlie Rose in 2012 to … Continue reading →

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