During a recent family dinner at a restaurant, I found myself an unwilling spectator to a disheartening scene in the VIP dining room nearby. Our table was just outside the entrance, and from where we sat, we could hear a customer loudly berating a waiter over a minor issue. It was not the mistake itself…

I caught the US presidential debate, and one line really summed it up: “They are eating the dogs. They are eating the cats. They are eating the pets of the people that live there.” That was how the night went for the former president in my book and I do not own any pets. The…

Traders are now doubling down on their expectations that the Federal Reserve will stick with a modest quarter-point rate cut next week, after core consumer inflation came in a bit spicier than forecasted. The latest US government data showed the headline consumer price index (CPI) rising 0.2% month-over-month in August, perfectly matching estimates. However, core…

While sipping my latte at a crowded coffee place in the mall, I noticed a group of teenage students, most likely from a nearby international school. Their nationality was hard to pinpoint, especially the girls, who seemed to blend effortlessly into the mix of cultures. They sat together, enjoying local dishes, sharing stories, and laughing…

Volatile assets such as digital assets can produce above-average returns, but often expose the investor to deep and frequent drawdowns. It is important to have a disciplined system with cookie cutters and work within it and continue to adjust the portfolio if necessary as market conditions evolve. Our exposure to the world of digital assets…