Kavan’s Blog
Kavan shares his insights and perspectives on key issues facing the global economy, financial markets and more in his blog.
Alternative Investing in a Higher Rate Environment
by Kavan Choksi
The US economy has so far proved to be more resilient to higher interest rates than most economists predicted. Employment numbers look better than expected, and the likelihood of a recession has continued to fade. Inflation, while remaining stickier than most would hope, has dropped at a reasonable pace and sits just above the target of 2% that policymakers prefer.
Diving into Shark Tank’s Portrayal of Entrepreneurship – Does the popular reality show encourage sound business strategy and risk-taking?
By Kavan Choksi
The show, which has aired since 2009, has become one of the most watched and well-loved entrepreneurial shows on TV. But does the show offer a realistic view of entrepreneurship? Let’s talk about what it gets right and wrong about taking the leap into business ownership.
How We Got Here: The UK Financial Crisis
By Kavan Choksi
The appointment of Rishi Sunak as prime minister on October 25 marked another rapid development in a tumultuous period for the UK government. At a time of surging inflation and a European energy crisis, Liz Truss’ ill-fated PM tenure was brief– the shortest in British history – but highly consequential.
Financial Planning Month and Strategies to Build Wealth in a Bear Market
By Kavan Choksi
During times of such high volatility, many investors opt to sit on the sidelines and wait for the storms to pass. But there are more proactive strategies you can put to work in order to grow your investments during turbulent times.