Media & Events

2013
Reuters - July 12, 2013
ECB FOCUS – Muddying the message on forward guidance
In just a week, European Central Bank policymakers have blurred their forward guidance on interest rates with a cacophony of comment that risks undermining the ploy.
Bloomberg Radio - March 6, 2013
Ghahramani of SGH Macro Advisors on Sequestration (Audio)
Sassan Gharamani, president and chief executive officer of SGH Macro Advisors, discusses the muted reaction in financial markets to sequestration, and why investors' focus has turned to the continuing resolution to fund the government when existing authority expires later this month. Gharamani talks with Bloomberg's Kathleen Hays and Vonnie Quinn on Bloomberg Radio's "The Hays Advantage."
2012
The Telegraph - December 8, 2012
Investors offer ‘€30bn in Greek debt buyback’
"Athens put forth a reasonable if not generous offer for hedge funds to participate," Sassan Ghahramani, chief executive at New York-based Macro Advisers, a hedge fund consultancy, said on Friday. "I expect there will be strong participation from hedge funds, tendering a substantial portion of their Greek bond holdings," he said.
Wall Street Journal - September 27, 2012
Spain Unveils New Set of Overhauls
Sassan Ghahramani, an adviser to hedge funds and asset managers, said investors were likely cheered by evidence that Spain is making progress toward making an aid request, something they believe is inevitable. "Markets, what they see is that this will allow the government to request a bailout without further conditions," Mr. Ghahramani said.
Bloomberg Radio - September 26, 2012
Roundtable on Greece, Spain, European Developments (Audio)
Yannis Ioannides, professor of economics at Tufts University, Sassan Ghahramani, president and chief executive officer of SGH Macro Advisors, Edward Hugh, author of the Economonitor blog and Bloomberg reporters Tom Stoukas in Athens and Angeline Benoit in Madrid discuss the Greek budget, protests in Madrid and other developments in Europe. They speak with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Michael McKee on "Bloomberg On the Economy."
Russia Today - September 7, 2012
Slowly but surely, China has been winning its rivalry with Japan
China has a serious financial and geo-political rivalry with Japan, says founder and CEO of financial analysis firm SGH Macro Advisors, Sassan Ghahramani. Beijing feels it’s winning the rivalry and is ready to extend its influence into the southern part of the Asian hemisphere, he said amidst the ongoing APEC summit. Ghahramani spoke with RT about China’s relationship with Tokyo and Moscow.
Bloomberg TV - August 6, 2012
Ghahramani: Spain Is Closer to Irish (Video)
SGH Macro Advisors' Sassan Ghahramani talks about the Irish economy and the European debt crisis. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart."
Bloomberg TV - August 6, 2012
What Is Europe’s Impact on Earnings? (Video)
SGH Macro Advisors' Sassan Ghahramani talks about the Europe and Asian impact on earnings. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart."
Bloomberg Radio - July 23, 2012
Ghahramani Says there is No Quick Solution to Europe (Audio)
Sassan Ghahramani, President and Chief Executive Officer of SGH Macro Advisors, says there is no `quick solution' to the eurozone crisis. Ghahramani speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Michael McKee on "Bloomberg On the Economy."
CBS News - June 16, 2012
Greece Set for Crucial Election
An election seen as critical for the economy of Greece and important to the European Union and U.S. is set for Sunday. Clarissa Ward reports, then Rebecca Jarvis speaks with SGH Macro Advisors President and CEO Sassan Ghahramani.
Bloomberg TV - May 24, 2012
Mabry, Ghahramani Debate China’s Currency Strategy (Video)
Marcus Mabry, associate national editor at the New York Times, and Sassan Ghahramani, chief executive officer at SGH Macro Advisors, talk with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Carol Massar about China's currency strategy and Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
Bloomberg TV - April 10, 2012
McDonald, Ghahramani, Auth on Europe and U.S. (Video)
Bloomberg TV - January 20, 2012
SGH’s Ghahramani Says Greek Debt Deal `Pretty Close’ (Video)
Sassan Ghahramani, chief executive officer of SGH Macro Advisors, talks about negotiations between Greek officials and private creditors on a debt swap deal that’s crucial to lowering the country’s borrowings and allowing it to receive a second round of international aid. Ghahramani speaks with Lisa Murphy on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart"
Bloomberg Radio - January 18, 2012
SGH’s Ghahramani Discusses Greek Debt, Iranian Oil (Audio)
Sassan Ghahramani, president and chief executive officer of SGH Macro Advisors, says the International Monetary Fund is the "big driver" in the coupon negotiations in Greece, and Iran is producing more oil than it is reporting. Ghahramani speaks with Bloomberg's Sara Eisen and Michael McKee on "Bloomberg On the Economy."
Bloomberg TV - January 9, 2012
Ghahramani Sees `Real Chance’ of Greece Credit Event (Video)
Sassan Ghahramani, chief executive officer of SGH Macro Advisors, talks about Europe's sovereign debt crisis and Greece's negotiations for a voluntary debt exchange. He speaks with Lisa Murphy on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart."
2011
Bloomberg TV - November 30, 2011
Ghahramani Discusses Outlook for December EU Summit (Video)
Sassan Ghahramani, chief executive officer of SGH Macro Advisors, talks about the outlook for the Dec. 9 summit of European Union leaders. He speaks with Adam Johnson on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart."
Bloomberg Radio - November 29, 2011
Ghahramani Sees Papandreou `Gone’ After Confidence Vote (Audio)
Bloomberg Radio - November 16, 2011
SGH’s Ghahramani Discusses US., European Markets (Audio)
Sassan Ghahramani, President and Chief Executive Officer at SGH Marco Advisors, says Europe "cannot afford" to bail out Italy. Ghahramani speaks with Bloomberg's Sara Eisen and Michael McKee on "Bloomberg On the Economy."
Bloomberg - November 11, 2011
Investors Show Obama No Respect in Global Poll as Profits Surge
“This administration has swallowed and communicated the ‘new normal’ line far too deeply,” says poll respondent Sassan Ghahramani, 47, president and chief executive officer of SGH Macro Advisors in New York. “More important than even the dispute over tax policy and whether his concrete policies are pro-business or not is his inability to strike an optimistic chord on the future competitive prospects of the U.S.”
Bloomberg TV - November 10, 2011
Ghahramani Says Europe `Cannot Afford’ to Bailout Italy (Video)
Sassan Ghahramani, chief executive officer of SGH Macro Advisors, talks about the sovereign debt crisis in Italy and Greece. He speaks with Lisa Murphy on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart."