Economy & Markets
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Allianz Life introduces first FIA income rider to offer inflation-protected income payments
By staff WriterAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Minneapolis, has announced the launch of the Simple Income III Rider on the MasterDex X Fixed Index Annuity
October 10, 2010
Emerging Powers Tell IMF to Watch Rich NationsOn Sunday, the emerging nations within the 187-member IMF gave voice to their concerns about the policies of rich nations like the U.S.
October 10, 2010
French Finance Minister Lagarde Defends AusterityOn Sunday's This Week with Christiane Amanpour on CNN, French finance minister, Christine Lagarde, defended the government's policy of austerity.
October 10, 2010
Finding a Place to Hide in the Next Broad-Market PlungeCommodity trends funds are a unique hedge against poor stock performance
October 08, 2010
CEO Confidence Ebbs, Employees’ Edge HigherReports show business leaders bearish on future, employees not as much.
October 08, 2010
Unemployment Rate Unchanged in September, as 95,000 Jobs Are LostThe Labor Department's unemployment report released Friday showed a loss of 95,000 nonfarm jobs for September, with the unemployment rate unchanged from August at 9.6%.
October 07, 2010
What Could Derail the ‘New Bull Market?’The final jury is still out on what's next, but we know that perception can change at a whim. Don't misinterpret the current bullishness as a reliable buy signal.
October 07, 2010
Russell Launches Global Infrastructure and Global Credit Strategies FundsAiming to capture opportunities created by the global shift in financial markets, Russell Investments launched the Russell Global Infrastructure Fund and the Russell Global Credit Strategies Fund on Wednesday.