US Mid Terms and the Impact on the Market
The U.S. midterm election, as the name suggest, is held every four years midway through the presiding President’s term. This year, the date of the election is set for November…
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Europe’s Economic Landscape – Risk of Global Recession
A recession in Europe seems inevitable, adding even more fuel to speculations of a global recession. In its World Economic Outlook in January, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that…
Implications of a Strong US Dollar
The US Dollar has steadily gained against many global currencies, with the strengthening particularly acute over the past couple of months, reaching historic highs against the Euro, Japanese Yen and…
Climate Change and Renewable Energy
Energy Historically, multiple advancements in technology in the industrial and manufacturing sectors led to increased production of various goods. The availability of every single good produced in the world increased…
How to invest in a recessionary period
In these times of uncertainty and global conflict, many countries are coming to terms with the possibility of entering into a recession. As investors become aware of a potential recession, some…
Caribbean Debt
The Caribbean is among the most indebted regions in the world, with debt levels (excluding Haiti) averaging 90.1% of GDP since the onset of the pandemic according to IMF data.…
T&T’s Economic Update
Trinidad and Tobago’s (T&T) economic performance has historically mirrored the movements in the global energy market given the significance of the energy sector in terms of government revenue, export earnings…
The Federal Reserve’s Aggressive Rate Hiking Cycle and its Potential Implications
The United States Federal Reserve (the Fed), which is the central bank of the US, at its June 2022 meeting, approved a rate increase of 75 basis points, representing the…
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financing and Investing The Financial Times defines ESG as a “term used in capital markets and a tool investors use to evaluate corporate behavior and determine the future of financial…
