Volatility has become the new norm in global markets. There have been historically high returns, but also historically large losses, over the last few years. Yes, there are the good old faithful, stable companies that have shown steady returns, but these seem fewer than before.
Currency diversification is the new buzzword for investors after news of the first US/Japan coordinated currency intervention in decades. Also, Chipmaker SK Hynix plans on doubling its memory chip production after investing $38 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing in South Korea.
