GIGE News and Press, SoFi Gig Economy ETF From 07/28/22

LC Q2 earnings were superb on all metrics. Profitability is somewhat masked by CECL (a conservative accounting provisioning methodology). The playbook for a recession is becoming clear. LC is pressing hard on retaining quality assets on the balance sheet. I remain very bul...

The universe of high-quality growth investments outside the United States is broad and broadening. Over the near term, there is a bit of a growth headwind when you’re thinking about investing outside the U.S. Over the long term, however, the structural case remains - a very...

As inflation raged, central banks accelerated the pace of monetary policy tightening, aiming to slow the growth of aggregate demand and calm price pressures. In response to persistently high inflation and an upward drift in long-run inflation expectations, central banks are accelerati...

Most major economies are dealing with inflation highs not seen in decades. Market expectations of peak policy rates have declined since June, likely reflecting the significant slowdown in activity as well as recent commodity price declines. Tightening financial conditions as well ...

After months of COVID-related disruptions, China’s economy looks to be on the path to normalization. While China has stepped up stimulus to support infrastructure spending, the property market outlook remains gloomy, mitigating China’s demand for global commodities. ...

As we enter the second half of 2022, predictions of a possible recession range widely as the key drivers of inflation shift from goods to commodities and services, notably housing. For bond investors, the sharp rise in the rate landscape has had an outsize impact across the board, wit...

The global economy and financial markets have suffered a dreadful H1 2022, ravaged by a severe commodity shock, strict COVID-19 lockdowns in the world’s second-largest economy, and one of the most aggressive Fed tightening cycles in recent history. H2 looks equally tough. In it...

K2 Advisors team is monitoring economic growth, earnings, supply chains, and inflation for clues as to whether central banks can achieve the elusive soft landing. Central bank policy paths are a clear focal point for markets as policymakers seek to navigate above-target inflation and ...

Spotify held its first investor day since 2018 in June. The focus is on expanding into developing markets and increasing customer lifetime value. New product developments look promising. Management raises very exuberant expectations, with a $100 billion revenue goal for 2030. ...

Global market risks have shifted dramatically over the past 90+ days. The driving forces behind this sudden shift are inflation and excess capital (M2) because of nearly a decade of near-zero US interest rates. Over the next 12 to 24+ months, we expect very large price swings in t...