Economy & Markets
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By Staff Writer? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Chief Economist James A. Overdahl will leave the agency to rejoin the private sector after...
April 01, 2010
Grail, Pimco Activate Fixed Income ETFsThree newly introduced actively managed bond ETFs will compete in the growing fixed-income ETF marketplace. Grail Advisors added the Grail McDonnell Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (GMMB)...
March 31, 2010
Six New Leveraged Long-Short ETFsAs Direxion Shares rolls out ETFs linked to emerging markets and semiconductor stocks, State Street introduces a Russia-focused ETF and Claymore launches three Wilshire-focused products.
March 29, 2010
Bernanke Hints at Move to Sell Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesIn House hearing, Fed Chief mulls reducing balance sheet
March 18, 2010
LEI Rises Again, 0.1%The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index (LEI), gained a scant 0.1% in February, after a 0.3% rise in January and 1.2% jump last December.
March 17, 2010
Phoenix launches indexed annuity product series with "Look Back" indexed accountsThe Phoenix Companies, Inc., Hartford, Conn., has introduced Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7.
March 16, 2010
Phoenix launches indexed annuity product series with "Look Back" indexed accountsThe Phoenix Companies, Inc., Hartford, Conn., has introduced Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7.
March 15, 2010
How Supplemental Disability Insurance Can Protect High-Income WorkersRecent economic events have made employees more aware than ever of their financial vulnerability.