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Mercer Launches New Research Series on Equity and Bond Markets
By Marlene Y. SatterTwo new series of "Perspectives" have been launched by consulting firm Mercer, one issued by its equity boutique and the other by its bond boutique.
August 09, 2010
Adding Insult to $2.7 Billion Injury: AIG Is Off Man United KitAIG found itself in the news on August 6 when it posted a $2.7 billion loss for the second quarter of 2010.
August 06, 2010
Weekend Interview: HighTower's Weissbluth Contemplates Why Brokers Are Like ButchersFiduciary responsibility for brokers? "A change of regulation can't convert butchers into dietitians"
August 06, 2010
Consumer Credit Fell 0.7% in JuneThe Federal Reserve reported Friday, August 6, that total consumer credit outstanding fell 0.7% in June to $2,418.5 billion from $2419.8 billion in May, a decrease of $1.3 billion.
August 06, 2010
BNY Mellon Economic Report: More than 4% GDP Growth Expected GloballyAccording to a recently released economic report by BNY Mellon, 4% to 4.5% is the expected global GDP growth rate for 2010 and 2011.
August 06, 2010
Merrill Lynch Webcast Panelists: Expect Rise in U.S. TaxesWealthier taxpayers, not corporations, likely to bear the burden, say members of a panel hosted by BofA's Merrill Lynch.
August 06, 2010
U.S. Jobs Held Flat in July; 9.5% Unemployment Rate UnchangedThe number of jobs fell by 131,000 in July, leaving the U.S. unemployment rate flat at 9.5% compared to June and the number of unemployed persons unchanged, the Labor Department reported Friday, Aug. 6.
August 06, 2010
HighTower's Weissbluth Contemplates Why Brokers Are Like Butchers: The Weekend InterviewHighTower CEO Elliot Weissbluth made it clear in an August 2 interview with Investment Advisor that he welcomes breakaway brokers into his firm--and he compared brokers favorably to high-end butchers.