Published Articles
Sharp surge in sovereign bond yields
Movements in sovereign bond yields across major economies have been particularly substantial in the last few weeks, especially for longer-dated securities. Since…
US debt climbs to a new record
The United States national debt ceiling was reached in the first week of 2025 as the outstanding debt in the world’s largest…
The need of a corporate calendar
As we look ahead to the new year, the financial markets will soon be dominated by the annual financial reporting period for…
Developments within Malta’s telecom sector
The recent acquisition of Melita Limited by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, the private equity arm of a very large and prominent bank in…
Bond redemptions in 2025
Malta’s bond market has grown remarkably over recent years indicating both the important role of the capital market as a complementary means…
S&P 500 on course for rare double-digit gains
During November, the S&P 500 index gained 5.7% which ranks as its best monthly performance during 2024. Following the sharp upturn last…
Bond market terminology
When I started publishing articles in the media just over 17 years ago, one of my main aims was always to assist…
Mixed performances across euro area companies
The performance of various international equity indices in 2024 has been remarkable with strong double-digit gains across the main US indices which…
The capital market and the Budget Speech
Earlier this year, I published a series of articles in which I articulated my views on the state of the Maltese equity…