April 2015 - Intrepid Private Capital Group Financial News Blog

Bank of England To Raise Interest Rates In 2017

England’s population of 53 million plus residents will have to wait a little longer before seeing higher interest rates. The Bank of England’s nine-member panel agreed to keep interest rates�unchanged. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) — the panel responsible for setting and adjusting the BOE’s interest rates — voted unanimously on April 9th not to…

Are Treasury Bonds Overvalued?

Treasury bonds have long been the go-to solution for safe, reliable long-term investments. Being that they are backed by the government, investors can rest assured knowing their money is safe. However, a new survey reveals that many investors have grown reluctant to invest in treasury bonds, viewing them as being too expensive. According to a…

Venture Capital Activity Increased 20% in 2014

Venture capital is surging is the Great Lakes State, according to a recent report published by the Michigan Venture Capital Association. While Michigan has experienced a steady increase in venture capital investments over the past decade, 2014 was an exceptionally remarkable year. The report, published earlier this month, found venture capital under management in Michigan…

UN Report: Surge In Renewable Energy Investments

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)� has published its annual Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment report, indicating a growing trend towards investments in renewable energy sources throughout the world. 2014 was an abysmal year for the oil industry, as prices dropped by nearly 50%. While this hurt the profits of major oil companies like…

Twitter Now Providing Venture Capital

The world’s most popular 140-characters-or-less social media network has entered the realm of venture funding. According to the Wall Street Journal, Twitter led an $80 million round of venture funding for the mobile software company Cyanogen. Other investors included Qualcomm, PremjiInvest, and Rupert Murdoch. So, what in the world is Cynanogen and why is Twitter…