Financial Crisis Eroding U.S. Investor Confidence
When do you know that the economic system is starting to crumble under the weight of a financial crisis? When people give up and leave the country. This has been happening with the rich in Greece and...
View ArticleWhy the Latest Short-selling Ban Is Futile
This week, we have renewed fears that the financial crisis in Europe is worsening by the day, leading to a continued lack of investor confidence. Ten-year bond yields in Spain are surging to record...
View ArticleInvestor Confidence Plummets as Companies Post Weakest Revenue Quarter Since...
As we’re in the heart of corporate earnings season, the most striking thing to note is that many companies are posting weak revenue numbers. While they might be showing corporate earnings growth, this...
View ArticleWhat’s Really Driving the Latest Economic Report?
The latest data regarding the economic growth rate of America came from the Commerce Department’s durable goods report, and the headline numbers weren’t good. The total orders for durable goods in the...
View ArticleWhat’s Around the Corner Now the U.S. Election’s Over
Investors bid up stocks prior to the presidential election on Tuesday, when President Barack Obama won his second term. Investor confidence was due to some uncertainty eliminated with the election, but...
View ArticleHow Confusion About the Chinese Economy Is Hurting Your Stocks
With investor confidence still relatively weak, many are looking for any signs of a rebound in the global economy. One area many are looking to is the Chinese economy. Not only has the Chinese economy...
View ArticleWhat Investor Confidence Is Telling Us About the S&P 500
There are various measures to determine investor sentiment regarding the general market. The most obvious is to take a look at a broad index, such as the S&P 500, and see where it’s currently...
View ArticleWhy Government Bailouts Actually Lower GDP Growth Potential
What does it take to create and sustain long-term gross domestic product (GDP) growth in an economy? One of the most important factors is a high level of investor confidence. Investor confidence...
View ArticleIs Your Portfolio Protected Against the Tensions in Asia?
It’s clear that the global economy has been in a weak state for an extended period of time. However, investor confidence has rebounded over the past few months in anticipation that the global economy...
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