Economy & Markets
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Emerging Markets’ Lag Biggest Since 1998
By John SullivanIs it more wind in the sails for the developed worlds recovery, or a sign were all once again in trouble?
March 22, 2013
Peter Schiff: The Dollar’s Collapse Is (Still) ComingWheres the dollars collapse, the sky-high inflation, societal chaos, the oceans of fire? The outspoken head of Euro Pacific Precious Metals has warned of the dire consequences of Fed action for what seems like forever.
March 22, 2013
Ouch! DoubleLine Raids TCW Again for More TalentThe focus has now turned to equity analysts, as the fixed-income shop makes a push to broaden its investment horizons.
March 21, 2013
Horsemeat Burgers? Scandal Exposes Europe's Supply Chain WeaknessThe horsemeat scandal highlights weaknesses in Europes supply chainand potential investor nightmares.
March 21, 2013
Invasion of the Yield Chasers! Even PIMCO Joins HordeConsidering the frustratingly low yields in risky junk bonds and a moderately steep Treasury yield curve, where do opportunities lie for fixed-income investors?
March 21, 2013
5 Reasons to Watch for Deflation: Gary ShillingThe last meaningful episode of deflation was in the 1930s, but it's about to happen again, the perma-bear says.
March 21, 2013
PIMCO Targets European Commercial PropertyThe firm is targeting direct commercial real estate investments and nonsecuritized loans, which carry greater risk but higher return potential.
March 21, 2013
Jeremy Siegel’s Math Puts Dow at 18,000 Next Year: EpsteinGene Epstein of Barron's has the Wharton professor's math on his side when he gives 50-50 odds for the Dow hitting this milestone in 2014.