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THE FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY REPORT
Posted on August 11, 2011 | No CommentsCONCLUSIONS OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY COMMISSION -
AUGUST HUMBLINGS – THE US AND THE S&P DOWNGRADE by Jim O’Neill
Posted on August 7, 2011 | No CommentsWhat a week. August 2011 starts off confirming its reputation as a month not to plan too much relaxing vacation, as yet again panic sets into global financial markets -
Market Commentary by James M. Meyer, CFA – May 23, 2011
Posted on May 23, 2011 | No CommentsIf the U.S. defaulted on its debt, there would almost certainly be an immediate and sharp reaction in the bond and currency markets -
Euro Zone CDS Index Signals Steeper Curve Ahead by Vincenzo Albano
Posted on May 19, 2011 | No CommentsThe Reuters Insider Euro Zone CDS Index is showing signs of stress as the market ponders the prospect of a "soft" restructuring of Greek debt, steepening the curve for Spain and even France. -
Skunked by Bill Gross, PIMCO
Posted on March 31, 2011 | No CommentsMedicare, Medicaid and Social Security now account for 44% of total federal spending and are steadily rising. Previous Congresses (and Administrations) have relied on the assumption that we can grow our way out of this onerous debt burden. Unless entitlements are substantially reformed, the U.S. will likely default on its debt; not in conventional ways, but via inflation, currency devaluation and low to negative real interest rates. -
Opportunities Still Abound in Sterling Credit Markets
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsAs the U.K. government attempts to shrink the country’s debt burden, investors are concerned that a new age of austerity will conspire to significantly affect opportunities in the sterling credit market. But the largely global nature of the U.K. sterling credit market means you can select companies that are not directly exposed to the U.K. economy while capitalizing on value opportunities in select sectors and names that offer attractive valuations relative to the euro and dollar markets. -
Two Fixed Income Strategies for the New Environment
Posted on March 14, 2011 | No CommentsPoint of View with Peter Fisher Peter Fisher, Senior Managing Director, is head of BlackRock’s Fixed Income Portfolio Management globally and is a member of BlackRock’s Global Operating Committee. Prior to joining BlackRock, he served as Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Domestic Finance, and prior to that spent 15 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Mr. Fisher currently also serves as a non-executive director of the Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdom and is a member of the Strategic Advisory Committee at Agence France Trésor. -
Analyst Alert : Edward Jones : Tough Decisions for Municipalities May Improve Outlook for Muni Bonds
Posted on February 28, 2011 | No CommentsIf you’re like many Americans, your city and state may be facing tough financial times. As a citizen, of course, you’re concerned about this situation. And as an investor, you may be wondering if municipal bonds (or “munis”) are still an appropriate investment in this economic environment – or if the munis you already own are at risk. -
Market View: Quarterly Market View
Posted on February 22, 2011 | No CommentsModerate growth to continue; unemployment, housing, and other risks remain. READ FULL REPORT -
Debt Limit Brinksmanship
Posted on February 22, 2011 | No CommentsREAD FULL REPORT : Monday Morning Outlook : A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy Brian Wesbury is Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors...
