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5 Most Likely Market Moves in 2012—Searching for Alpha for January 2012
By Ben WarwickHere is a list of the five most likely market scenarios for 2012. Hint: more of the same likely this year as last, starting with politics trumping economics (again).
January 03, 2012
Gold, Oil Rises on Expansion, Iran WorriesGold and oil both posted gains on Tuesday, the former on gains by the euro, with some concern over Irans nuclear progress, and the latter on increasing concerns over the effect of tightening sanctions.
January 03, 2012
The Case for Emerging Market Equities in Client PortfoliosA review of the research suggests that including EM equities in client portfolios is wise, despite political risks and high performance dispersion among money managers.
January 02, 2012
What Lies Ahead for the Euro?Would Italy be where it is today had Berlusconi planned its public finances as well as he planned his private events?
January 02, 2012
Bright Spots, Dark Clouds: Obama Seeks Right ToneBullish yet wary, President Barack Obama is highlighting recent economic bright spots while taking care not to overstate a recovery that still has not put millions back to work.
January 02, 2012
Banks Set for Better Year?The KBW Bank Index fell 25% in 2011, while the KBW Regional Banking Index lost 7%.
January 02, 2012
India PMI Rises Fastest in 6 MonthsAs much of the rest of the world seems to be slowing down, India is moving in the opposite direction, with its Purchasing Managers Index rising at the fastest rate in six months.
January 02, 2012
How to Capitalize on the ‘January Effect’Renewed optimism that drives resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking and save money also affects market performance, according to Stephen Ciccone, a professor of finance at the University of New Hampshire.