Economy & Markets
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By Alexei BayerWho: Riordan Roett, Sarita and Don Johnston Professor and Director of Western Hemisphere Studies, Johns Hopkins University, SAIS Where: Occidental, 1475 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.,...
September 30, 2009
Inflation ParadoxA little inflation is a good thing, because it shows that there is decent demand for products, and an economy that's nicely "humming along." Runaway inflation is not a good thing, however.
September 28, 2009
Wien: S&P 500 rebound to continueBloomberg reports the Standard & Poor's 500 Index is poised for its biggest fourth-quarter rally in a decade as the economy recovers and earnings exceed...
September 28, 2009
Can baby boomers age in place?This question is asked and answered by Peter Boston at Best Syndication. "City planning specialists, MDs and aging consultants of all types are thinking about the...
September 28, 2009
Editor's Choice for September 28, 2009: Market-Moving News for This WeekWhat's happening this week.
September 28, 2009
Top story: Advisors adapt to changes in variable annuity marketplaceMany carriers have significantly reduced or eliminated the once generous guaranteed income credits they offered variable annuity policyholders. they've made other changes too.
September 27, 2009
Top story: Advisors adapt to changes in variable annuity marketplaceMany carriers have significantly reduced or eliminated the once generous guaranteed income credits they offered variable annuity policyholders. they've made other changes too.
September 22, 2009
The State of the ConsumerThere's some obvious trepidation out there among buyers, who would rather save than spend. But instead of money-market accounts (and their zero yields), it seems that most folks prefer to stash their savings in the stock and bond markets.