11October2008
S&P 500 Winners & Losers: Bear Market Blues
Posted under: Economy.
The S&P 500 index has lost over 40% since its all-time high in October 2007.
11October2008
Money Market Funds: How Safe Are They?
Posted under: Economy.
Stocks are tumbling and banks are failing. Could money market funds be next?
11October2008
Here Comes the Sun
Posted under: Economy.
Politicians are clamoring to promote alternative energy and share prices are down. It’s time to buy.
4October2008
Early Retirement Is Not Just A Daydream
Posted under: Economy.
It requires savvy investing, smart spending and very strict saving, but it’s possible to retire before 50.
1September2008
Consumer Spending Slowed in July
Posted under: Inflation.
Consumer spending rose 0.2% in July, but adjusted for inflation outlays dropped 0.4%, suggesting the economy will weaken with the end of government stimulus payments.
1September2008
Euro-Zone Inflation Falls
Posted under: Inflation.
The euro zone’s inflation rate eased in August while other data suggested economic growth would continue to slow.
1September2008
Fed Minutes Show Split on Inflation Risk
Posted under: Inflation.
Fed officials downgraded their economic forecast at their last policy-setting meeting, according to meeting minutes. Some officials appeared divided over the degree of the inflation threat and the extent to which financial turmoil is weighing on the economy. (Minutes)
1September2008
Inflation Data Damp ECB Rate-Cut Hopes
Posted under: Inflation.
Slowing German inflation suggested price growth in the euro zone likely peaked during July, but ECB officials tried to damp market expectations that interest rates might be reduced soon.
1September2008
Get Into The Shack
Posted under: Economy.
RadioShack has soared off of its lows, and it looks like the rally still has legs. But hold off on Toyota.
1September2008
Not Bleak Enough To Buy
Posted under: Economy.
Buying into a bubble’s aftermath can make you good money if it’s really the bottom, but we’re not there now.
