Economic Forecasters, the Bulls: Fisher XXXXXX & More—a Slide Show
By Ron PechtimaldjianIt's the Bears vs. the Bulls, but this playing field is economic prognostication. AdvisorOne presents a slide show of some of the noted economic pessimists and optimists. Last time we let the Bears run wild, this week the Bulls get their turn.
March 08, 2011
Spain Syndicates Bonds; Pressure Put on Portugal, Other PeripheralsThe announcement on Tuesday of a syndicated offering of a 15-year bond by Spain sent markets off with unease, driving yields up and putting pressure on other peripheral markets such as Portugal, which plans a bond auction of its own on Wednesday.
March 07, 2011
A Few Rational Words on MunisThe New York Times has had a number of interesting articles on the current state of the muni market that may be of use to advisors and their clients.
March 03, 2011
Dreyfus, BNY Mellon Eye Investing for Markets in TransitionEmerging market risks and large-cap U.S. stocks were on the menu at a Dreyfus and BNY Mellon Asset Management breakfast hosted by Dreyfus CEO Jon Baum.
March 03, 2011
Oil Price Rise Will Hit Cereal Markets: UNThe U.N. warned Thursday that with global food prices at a record high, more increases in the cost of oil and a drive by importers to stockpile food would cause problems on the cereal markets.
March 03, 2011
ECB Keeps Interest Rates Steady, but May Toughen Inflation TalkThe European Central Bank declined to raise interest rates on Thursday, keeping them at 1% despite an inflation rate within the euro zone that has risen above 2.4%.
March 01, 2011
Return on RelationshipMarket intelligence was once expensively acquired. The acquirer would be a portfolio manager working in an oak-paneled corner office with a grand view…
March 01, 2011
In Emerging Markets, Proof of Progress Is KeyEmerging markets are on every investor’s lips, and why not?