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From Finance, Consulting, etc. to Lobbying?
For long-term careerists who built true expertise in a particular industry: I'm curious about this because a lifelong career focusing on both granular and high-level business issues (in your respective area) likely gives you visibility into the politics around issues you're trying to navigate as...
Top Geopolitical Risks 2017
I'm curious as to what the monkeys here think about geopolitical risk. As a background for this post, the Eurasia Group (a global political risk consulting firm whose clients are large financial and other institutions concerned with how politics affect markets) every year releases a "top risks" of...
What daily information is required knowledge in a financial career (analyst, broker, etc.)
Hey monkeys, I'm new to posting, but have lurked for a few months now. I was wanting to know what to keep track of every day (for interviews, or just on-the-job knowledge), so here's what I have: - Pt/% increase/decrease and totals of S&P 500/DJIA/NASDAQ - Pt/% increase/decrease and price of Gold...
WSJ: US and Canada Should Get Married
Last week, there was a Wall Street Journal editorial proposing that the US and Canada, being best friends for such a long time now, should tie the knot already and merge to become one nation. I have no idea how serious this proposal is, but let's toy with the idea for a bit....
Political risk analysis and asset management?
Dear Monkeys, Currently working in M&A but looking to transfer over to AM due to interest in markets, personally I am a top-down investor and have academic background in international relations. I was wondering what would be a good area where one could use this kind of an approach: 1. Political...
The Tragedy of the Commons: The critique of humankind
With the recent spikes in oil prices, food and resources becoming more scarce, I think it becomes more evident that we are going to suffer on a global scale in future especially our offspring's. I 've recently read about the tragedy of the commons, which is a dilemma originating from the scene where...
Is this it for the Euro?
Oh man do we have an interesting week ahead of us. While the Finnish citizenry rejoice and carouse over the True Finns landslide victory, I see three, very powerful and very influential people squirming in their seats; Merkel in Germany, Socrates in Portugal, and the Ben Bernank in the States. For...
There be Tigers cubs here
Global macro is undoubtedly one of the most pursued styles in the hedge fund world, and for the monkeys interested in it, you might find this to your liking. Opalesque TV has recently interviewed Argonaut Capital founder David Gerstenhaber about global macro and the Tiger cub had a lot interesting...
SHTF Map/Geopolitics
We talk a lot about Geopolitics and risk here on WSO. On that note, I figured I'd share a map published by the Council on Foreign Relations - it basically outlines all the possible problem spots for 2012. What a great way to start the weekend, eh? Feel free to discuss....
Alexander's Blog: Muammar Qaddafi Dead
Please refer to my introductory blog post to understand what I'm trying to do with this blog: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/introduction-… The Libyan State TV stated this morning that Muammar Qaddafi has been captured. The reports have been conflicting and it is yet to be confirmed by an...
Europe’s Latest Tinder Box and Global Mega Trends – The EU’s Failure
The Greater Black Sea Basin (GBSB) – the region between the middle of the Adriatic Sea in the west and the middle of the Caspian Sea in the east, between the Russian landmass in the north and the Turkish-Persian landmass in the south – is fast becoming Europe’s latest tinderbox. Although...
Polish president killed in plane crash
(CNN) -- Polish President Lech Kaczynski was killed early Saturday along with his wife, several top military officials, and the head of the national bank when their plane crashed at a western Russian airport, officials said. **** What I'm thinking is that this could be one of the biggest things in...
The Great Geopolitical Battle Over Energy Transit Routes
As we all live in the present, it is very hard to fully assess the future implications of decisions supported or made by political and business leaders. An extraordinary game of geo-strategy is under way to lock in long-term agreements, notably in the energy sector. At a global level, the transit...
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