THOR’s Market Update October 1, 2008
In the past two weeks, uncertainty and fear have reverberated through the markets. We have received a significant number of calls from our clients expressing concern about the safety of their money, especially as it relates to money market funds. While there is no way to know how the market will fluctuate going forward, rest […]
THOR’s Market Update September 17, 2008
Be careful what you ask for!!! Most everyone except those hiding under a rock for the past couple of days are aware that world markets have been roiled by the news of the bankruptcy of Lehman Bros., the sale of Merrill Lynch to Bank of America and insurance giant AIG’s need for a large infusion […]
THOR’s Market Update September 2, 2008
Weathering the Markets Earlier this year, forecasters proclaimed the 2008 hurricane season would be “well above average” in terms of ferocity. While the beginning of the season has been relatively mild, multiple storm systems have begun their formation. The most recent system, Hurricane Gustav, began generating tremendous power as it approached Louisiana, inciting fear and […]
THOR’s Market Update August 15, 2008
Inflation / Commodities Many people are comparing today’s economy to the economy of the late 70’s because of the run-up in oil prices. Some people think that inflation will come roaring back like it did in the 70’s. There is one big difference, however, between today’s economy and the one that existed in the late […]
2008 Oil Crisis: Understanding the Reality behind the Madness Presented by THOR Investment Management, Inc.
Many news articles in the past few months have tried to pinpoint one exact reason for oil’s price climb. Unfortunately, one reason does not fully explain the problem. There are several causes, many of which have been working in unison, that have led to the stark increase in oil prices. Investigating several catalysts for oil’s […]
Sub prime Crisis Update April 11 , 2008
What is going on in the market? That is the big question on the minds of everyone these days. THOR has prepared a presentation for our clinets to help understand the current liquidity crisis of 2008. Please click here to download this PDF presentation.