Could U.S. Economy Hit Long-Anticipated 'Goldilocks' Scenario?
6:30 AM 3/21/2011
The economy appears to be heading into a rare, but oft-predicted, scenario of strong growth and low inflation called "Goldilocks." While it's been called before, experts might be right this time around.
The Perils of Pessimism: Are Investors Ignoring the Good News?
7:00 PM 3/17/2011
It's easy to be pessimistic these days. Libya's civil war, surging oil prices and the disaster in Japan have combined forces to send financial markets tumbling. But the cold, hard facts about the economy paint a more optimistic picture.
Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer Maps Out the Investing Pitfalls of Political Unrest
4:45 PM 3/11/2011
Economy, Investing, Investing Basics, Currency, Video, Market News
Most Wall Street experts are far better equipped to analyze a corporate risk over a political threat. But today, it's political unrest in the Middle East and beyond that's driving world markets. So we asked Ian Bremmer, president of political risk consultancy The Eurasia Group, to break down the major developments and what investors should expect.
As the U.S. Picks Up Steam, Emerging Markets Still Hold Promise
1:45 PM 3/9/2011
The moods that dictate underlying prices can quickly swing from one extreme to the other. Such swings often create opportunities for investors. For instance, the rush back to domestic markets is leaving opportunity on the table overseas again.
Now Creating American Jobs: The Boom in Emerging Markets
9:30 AM 3/8/2011
Beware of the constant metaphors used to frame the world economy as if it were a war or zero-sum competition. Investors should remember that economies cooperate as much as they compete on the world stage. The current U.S. manufacturing boom is a case study.
The Scariest Part of Soaring Oil Prices: Investors' Fears
11:00 AM 3/7/2011
Recent market sell-offs may have been more about paranoia than about real risk. JPMorgan calculations indicate that the potential impact of rising oil prices on the economy may be less than most investors think. But the fear factor itself also can't be overlooked.
Beyond Today's Chaos Are Tomorrow's Investing Opportunities
6:30 AM 3/3/2011
Columns, Economy, Investing, Berkshire Hathaway, Market News
If you look past the calamitous Libyan mess, there's plenty of cause for optimism at home. And investors with a longer-term view of the markets should consider the ongoing uncertainty stemming from the Middle East as a potential entry point for buying stocks.
Labor's Fall -- Not Oil's Rise -- Is Key to Inflation
12:00 PM 3/1/2011
Despite all the worry over the impact of rising oil prices, recall that the U.S. is now a largely services-based economy. And observe that the rising wages that have led to real overall cost rises in decades past are nowhere to be found today. Exhibit A is in Wisconsin.
Startup Covestor Combines Social Networking With Investing [Video]
11:00 AM 2/28/2011
Covestor lets its users mirror the portfolios of other successful investors. And it lets investors who want to showcase their stock-picking prowess use the technology to build up a following -- and get compensated in the process. Covestor's Simon Veingard explains. [Video]
Why Abrupt Government Budget Cuts Could Stall the Recovery
10:30 AM 2/28/2011
Goldman Sachs drew some undeserved ire when it recently pointed to proposed cuts in federal spending as a key near-term risk. While the proposed cuts are modest, they could still undermine the rebound at a critical time.
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