MCLEAN, Va.--Global markets continue to sell off while investors and talking heads--including me--are trying to find out the underlying cause. I stand by my initial assessment (see SRI, 1 March 2006, The Butterfly Effect): Read More

By Yiannis G. MostrousMCLEAN, Va.–The markets are known to move–initially in the direction opposite the one that favors my call–when I make a recommendation. But overall, the opinions expressed in SRI get things right; otherwise, my publisher would have suggested a different line of business a long time… Read More

By Yiannis G. MostrousMcLean, Va–I’m quite excited about the new theme I’m exploring in my upcoming issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly (GIQ). The report will be hitting your computers as soon as it’s ready. The latest tremor in the markets is the purported increase in… Read More

MCLEAN, VA--Last week’s discussion prompted many questions about the strength and sustainability of emerging markets in general and Asia in particular. Read More

By Yiannis G. MostrousMCLEAN, VA–In the early days of The Silk Road Investor, I pointed out that world markets would eventually have to deal with many uncomfortable issues, including the inevitable resolution of the current account deficit; the climax of the red-hot housing action in the US; increasingly… Read More

By Yiannis G. MostrousLONDON, UK–It’s pleasantly sunny in London, a perfect backdrop for interesting meetings with old acquaintances in the money management industry. My long-held view that London is–by far–the place to be when one wants to be close to a truly stimulating international investment environment has only… Read More

By Yiannis G. MostrousATHENS, GREECE–Silk Road Investor comes to you this week from Greece, somewhat removed from the action but close enough to observe that the market’s mood is still good and that investors don’t seem in any particular hurry to liquidate positions. The Portfolio remains… Read More

By Yiannis G. MostrousMCLEAN, VA–Next week President Hu Jintao of China will visit the White House. The economic/trade friction between the US and China makes this one of the most polarized visits of a foreign leader in recent memory. The issues are well known, but the final outcome… Read More

As Silk Road Investor was launched February 15, quarterly comparisons aren't possible. Since inception, however, and until the end of the first quarter, the Portfolio is up 12 percent, while our benchmark... Read More

Sometimes I write about an issue and then want to move on, but this can be difficult, especially if what's written involves the various and shifting agendas of politicians around the world. Read More