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David R. Kotok co-founded Cumberland Advisors in 1973 and has been its Chief Investment Officer since inception. He holds a B.S. in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in organizational dynamics from The School of Arts ...more

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To Pass Or Not To Pass? - Part II
GDP growth came in at 2.1%, which is exactly what the FOMC SEP projections had for all of 2019. That GDP number exceeded the most frequently mentioned expectation of 1.8%.
Draghi Signals "You Go First" To The Fed While Johnson Threatens
The European Central Bank (ECB) did not reduce key interest rates at its July meeting ending last week, contrary to the expectations of some observers.
Libra And Other Cryptocurrencies
Facebook has made a lot of claims of the potential benefits of the Libra innovation, but some were viewed by Congress as either questionable or highly optimistic.
To Pass Or Not To Pass? - Part I
The Committee can do three things – lower rates, keep rates steady, or raise rates – and in this case, all three options have potentially negative consequences. Let us consider the kinds of fallout that might occur from each.
Market Commentary: Clams Or Gold?
Johnny Hart, the creator of the comic strip BC, created an economy in which clams served as currency. A currency in the form of a good is of course nothing new, but gold seems to have endured the test of time, or so we are led to believe.
What Does "Data-Dependent" Mean?
Markets and pundits were hyperventilating this past week over the prospect that the FOMC might cut the fed funds rate at its June or perhaps at its July meeting, driven by concerns that the economy might be slowing.
Fed And Climate Change
My note today puzzles over the Fed’s sitting on the sidelines while other central bankers act together to mitigate a growing risk to national economies and the global financial system.
Brexit Deadlock And Investor Uncertainty
The most important effect of the continuing uncertainty about the UK’s future relationship with the EU is its impact on investment decisions. The British economy is deeply integrated with the rest of the EU.
International Stocks Off To A Strong Start In Q2 Despite A Heavy Fog Of Uncertainty
Global stock markets are continuing to advance following one of the best first-quarter performances in years.
Q1 2019 Review: Puerto Rico
The quarter proved to be a meaningful one for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, with the Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (COFINA) finalizing the restructuring of its $17-plus billion in outstanding debt.
The FOMC, March 2019
To no one’s surprise, the FOMC left its policy rate unchanged. This decision was widely telegraphed in advance.
1Q2019 Review: International Equity ETF
International equity markets recovered strongly in the first two and a half months of 2019.
Market Check: Talking Interest Rates And Inflation
In this video I discuss inflation and interests rates with Yahoo Finance’s Adam Shapiro and Julie Hyman .
G-SIBs And Jay Powell
G-SIBs are encouraged to make market changes in their portfolios at certain reporting periods. One of those changes is to temporarily shrink the size of the bank in order to lower a regulatory cost.
Geopolitical Risks In Emerging Market Equity ETFs
Last week included several dramatic examples of unexpected geopolitical developments in emerging markets.
Considering China
China stocks surged Monday following Trump’s announcement that he will be delaying US tariffs on China.
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