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Mint
11 hours ago
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- Mint
Will the US bombing of Iran actually matter for markets?
Will something finally happen? The 'Nothing Ever Happens" meme that has taken hold in financial markets will get its most severe test after the U.S. bombing of nuclear sites in Iran this past weekend. Before this weekend, markets had been bracing for a tense two-week period during which President Donald Trump had indicated he would decide whether to go ahead with the mission to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities. The decision to join Israel's campaign against Iran marked an abrupt about-face from Trump's long-held vow to keep the U.S. out of overseas conflicts, especially in the Middle East. Whatever the geopolitical motivation, markets have to deal with the possible economic and financial consequences. Most notably, oil prices could spike if Iran retaliates by halting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. But bourses in the Middle East have rallied Sunday, John Brady, head of sales at futures broker R.J. O'Brien, wrote in a client note. The Tel-Aviv market indexes have risen more than 1%. Kuwait's KWSE Premier index was up 0.40%, while Egypt gained 2.67%. Qatar's and Bahrain's indexes were fractionally higher while the Saudi market was fractionally lower. When Asian markets open later, the 'Nothing Ever Happens" notion may be put to the test. After flinching initially, stocks and bonds globally had been little affected with Israel's initial incursion. As Peter Atwater noted in his Financial Insyghts note published late last week, every dip appears to have been bought by individual investors. Threats, such as the April 2 Liberation Day tariffs announcement that sent markets plunging, have been treated as buying opportunities. Even the market plunges following the Covid collapse in 2020 ultimately led to new highs, Atwater added. On that score, Peter Tchir, head of macro strategy at Academy Securities, wrote in client note Sunday: 'Stocks are likely to be under pressure (probably want to buy the dip.) If Treasuries open lower [in price,] you want to buy higher yields hand over fist." U.S. Treasury securities typically rally during times of crisis as investors seek a safe haven. This may be a test if Treasuries still hold that status. As for risk assets, the S&P 500's roughly 20% rebound from its April lows to within a few percent of record highs leaves it susceptible to some selling on the Iran news. But if dip buyers appear, that would suggest that not even a sudden U-turn in Trump's foreign policy thrusting the U.S. into war means much for markets. Write to Randall W. Forsyth at
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, USA (Ret.) Joins Academy Securities' Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
NEW YORK, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation's first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Karen Gibson to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Lieutenant General Karen Gibson has dedicated 37 years to public service, including 33 years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer, followed by 4 years as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate. Her military career spanned leadership roles in intelligence and cyber operations, including serving as Deputy Director of National Intelligence for National Security Partnerships. She also served as Director of Intelligence for U.S. Central Command, the Director of Intelligence for Operation Inherent Resolve, and the Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command. She is a seasoned combat veteran with leadership experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, and East Africa. After retiring from the military, she was called to serve as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate, acting as the chamber's chief law enforcement and protocol officer. "It's a privilege to welcome General Gibson to our Advisory Board," said Academy's Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. "Her cybersecurity and intelligence expertise, along with decades of leadership at the highest levels of government, will be an incredible resource to our team and the clients we serve." General Gibson commented on joining the firm: "I am honored to join Academy Services and look forward to advising clients on the complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. It's a privilege to work with such a respected team, whose commitment to excellence and strategic insight is widely recognized." General Gibson holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, an M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, and an M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College. She taught national security strategy as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and received an honorary doctorate from the National Intelligence University. "General Gibson's depth of experience in national security and cyber operations makes her an exceptional addition to our Advisory Board," said Academy's Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. "We're fortunate to have her on the team." About Academy Securities Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients' success. Academy is our nation's first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at View source version on Contacts Academy SecuritiesMichael Boyd, 646-736-3995Chief Compliance Officermboyd@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, USA (Ret.) Joins Academy Securities' Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation's first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Karen Gibson to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. 'General Gibson's depth of experience in national security and cyber operations makes her an exceptional addition to our Advisory Board' Lieutenant General Karen Gibson has dedicated 37 years to public service, including 33 years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer, followed by 4 years as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate. Her military career spanned leadership roles in intelligence and cyber operations, including serving as Deputy Director of National Intelligence for National Security Partnerships. She also served as Director of Intelligence for U.S. Central Command, the Director of Intelligence for Operation Inherent Resolve, and the Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command. She is a seasoned combat veteran with leadership experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, and East Africa. After retiring from the military, she was called to serve as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate, acting as the chamber's chief law enforcement and protocol officer. 'It's a privilege to welcome General Gibson to our Advisory Board,' said Academy's Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. 'Her cybersecurity and intelligence expertise, along with decades of leadership at the highest levels of government, will be an incredible resource to our team and the clients we serve.' General Gibson commented on joining the firm: 'I am honored to join Academy Services and look forward to advising clients on the complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. It's a privilege to work with such a respected team, whose commitment to excellence and strategic insight is widely recognized.' General Gibson holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, an M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, and an M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College. She taught national security strategy as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and received an honorary doctorate from the National Intelligence University. 'General Gibson's depth of experience in national security and cyber operations makes her an exceptional addition to our Advisory Board,' said Academy's Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. 'We're fortunate to have her on the team.' About Academy Securities Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients' success. Academy is our nation's first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, USA (Ret.) Joins Academy Securities' Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
NEW YORK, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation's first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Karen Gibson to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Lieutenant General Karen Gibson has dedicated 37 years to public service, including 33 years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer, followed by 4 years as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate. Her military career spanned leadership roles in intelligence and cyber operations, including serving as Deputy Director of National Intelligence for National Security Partnerships. She also served as Director of Intelligence for U.S. Central Command, the Director of Intelligence for Operation Inherent Resolve, and the Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command. She is a seasoned combat veteran with leadership experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, and East Africa. After retiring from the military, she was called to serve as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate, acting as the chamber's chief law enforcement and protocol officer. "It's a privilege to welcome General Gibson to our Advisory Board," said Academy's Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. "Her cybersecurity and intelligence expertise, along with decades of leadership at the highest levels of government, will be an incredible resource to our team and the clients we serve." General Gibson commented on joining the firm: "I am honored to join Academy Services and look forward to advising clients on the complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. It's a privilege to work with such a respected team, whose commitment to excellence and strategic insight is widely recognized." General Gibson holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, an M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, and an M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College. She taught national security strategy as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and received an honorary doctorate from the National Intelligence University. "General Gibson's depth of experience in national security and cyber operations makes her an exceptional addition to our Advisory Board," said Academy's Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. "We're fortunate to have her on the team." About Academy Securities Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients' success. Academy is our nation's first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at View source version on Contacts Academy SecuritiesMichael Boyd, 646-736-3995Chief Compliance Officermboyd@
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US brand damage from tariffs will linger for 'foreseeable future'
While US officials prepare for vital trade negotiations with China this weekend, Academy Securities Head of Macro Strategy Peter Tchir joins Madison Mills to outline his three market catalysts and how tariffs have dealt serious damage to American brands. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. Yeah, you mentioned three things that could move markets in the coming weeks here in the short term: China, chips, and that 2026 budget. Where do you see that netting out? You say it can move markets. Is it going to move markets in a way investors like? I I think right now where at, I'm slightly cautious again. It's I feel like everything's getting so well priced in. And the one thing that I'm still concerned about and I don't think the UK did anything to address this yesterday is, I am concerned about American brand sales globally, that we have done such a thing that, you know, US brands were aspirational. You know, this is probably a bit of a stretch, but you go back to the Soviet Union, Levi's represented freedom. And I think to this day, right? People want to be associated with American brands. They like the affiliation, it's aspirational, and I feel a lot of damage has been done to that by the actions we've taken against a bunch of these countries. You've seen, you know, tourism is way down, you've seen some other brands, I think Tesla most noticeably had foreign German sales were way down. Is that a trend? Is that a one-time pump? I don't know. I'm a little bit suspicious that with 40% of S&P 500 earnings coming from foreign revenue sources, that that could be under some pressure, and that we're going to see lackluster sales of US brands globally for, you know, the foreseeable future. And how can you put that toothpaste back in the tube? Right. And I think that's a very different thing. So it's one thing for the leaders to negotiate trade deals, but when people go to the store, are they still thinking like, "I want to own this brand because I like it," or do I not want to own this brand because now I feel America has treated us unfairly? And I think that's a risk that's not being priced into S&P 500 earnings. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
