Inflation is becoming a more serious concern for some bankers, despite the weird legacy of post-2008 financial markets on inflation. Where can we look to see where inflation will go, and why is now very different from the last decade?
With many institutions warning of market volatility on the day of the election, in reality the market had a strong showing, and futures surged even as initial poll results trickled in. Why didn’t the market sell off in light of election volatility risks–and just how much do elections matter for market returns?
Ever wondered what Wall Street analysts do–and why they’re so important? Let’s take a close look at the structure of Wall Street research and how different analysts interact with each other–and what keeps each type of analyst awake at night.
Volatility is a massive risk for investors and traders alike, which is why volatility management and hedging are a big part of asset management. But how can investors prepare for an event that isn’t a black swan or a white one?
It looks like a bloodbath in the world of commercial real estate; does that mean real estate financial professionals are a dying breed? Should budding financiers focus on more lucrative markets, like trying to get in the world of tech? In reality, there’s a lot of reason to think the pandemic has actually made the market better for real estate financial professionals even if it’s challenged some parts of the real estate world.
One of the most spectacular failures in modern capitalism is WeWork. The failure is so incredible not because of the scale alone, which is impressive, but because of just how silly were the back story and context of the company, its CEO, and its biggest investor. But if WeWork had gone public like it wanted to, life would have been much, much worse for everyone involved.