by Jacques Lemoisson | Feb 5, 2021
Once the House passes the same version of a budget measure, the chambers can move forward with writing a rescue package that is expected to include stimulus checks, a supplemental jobless benefit, and Covid-19 vaccine and testing funds, among other measures. Approval...
by Jacques Lemoisson | Feb 5, 2021
I am still confident in China as the main exposure in my asset allocation. But this trust doesn’t prevent us of control regarding some issues. As I wrote many times, Real Estate is the collateral of Chinese economical growth. Evergrande is a prime example of the...
by Jacques Lemoisson | Feb 4, 2021
The number of shares outstanding in the ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures exchange-traded fund, which is essentially a leveraged bet on the increase in U.S. equity volatility, surged to a record last month and remains elevated while the ETF has ballooned to $1.6...
by Jacques Lemoisson | Feb 4, 2021
Though overall the U.S. is faring relatively well compared with other countries, the picture varies by individual states. Hawaii is headed for the key coverage level this year, with New York currently looking at summer 2022. Of course, we will have acceleration but...
by Jacques Lemoisson | Feb 4, 2021
Thousands of variants have been documented as the virus mutates, including the so-called British, South African, and Brazilian variants which appear to spread more swiftly than others. British Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi said it was very unlikely that...