During bull markets there are always certain investors who take things too far. They chase performance, take on too much leverage, speculate on fad investment themes and abandon diversification. Then the tide goes out and we find out who’s been swimming naked as Warren Buffett likes to say. Bear markets and corrections also cause mistakes … Read more
In 1990, when the European Journal of International Law (EJIL) had its first issue, its founders, including myself, obviously stressed in their first editorial the link between international law and the construction of the European Union. The socio-political context in which the Journal had just been launched was very different from that which prevails today. … Read more
AI has quickly become a part of our everyday lives. You can actively seek it out by asking ChatGPT to craft a convincing sick note for your boss, or you may passively encounter it without even realizing your moves are being monitored — those targeted ads don’t just grow on trees you know. And no … Read more
Building and managing applications from scratch is complex, which is where platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions come in. PaaS companies offer ready-made platforms to create, manage, and run applications — allowing businesses to save time, reduce costs, and scale their applications quickly without the traditional headaches of app development. As with any technology, however, PaaS can come … Read more
A reader asks: Are there any changes we can make today that would reduce the risk or exposure to potential risk if the federal government causes a recession in 2025? I’m trying to determine if I should adjust my 401k allocations to be less equity and more fixed income in case the stock market goes … Read more
