The Decline of the Entrepôt Economy, HK's Fall from Grace...The Socio-Political & Economic Drivers
In this piece I look at the failure of HK to meet its challenges, especially since 1997, while contrasting in less depth the different approach...
1.6k Views
Container Shipping - Spot Rates Touch 20-Month High
In a positive start to the year, spot container freight rates on the major East-West routes reached a 20-month high this week and have risen above...
233 Views
2017 Dollar/Cyclicals/Shipping/Stocks in Bullets
Here in brief is what a PM friend had to say during a discussion on 2017 expectations:USD flattens. EUR goes to parity first. China no meaningful...
196 Views
Tax Reform Top of Mind for Wide-Moat U.S. Industrial Firms
Shares of diversified industrials have traded up in the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, frothy with anticipation as a...
1.1k Views
Caterpillar November 2016 Sales -17%, Terrible Risk Reward
Caterpillar continued with it's negative sales trend for the 48th straight month. The YoY comps still look bad but the share price is up 36% YTD...
201 Views