Emerging Markets

What the August Employment Report Could Do to Today’s Stock Market

During the last few days, we’ve gotten a number of economic reports that show an improving global economy....

Surviving the September Scuttlebutt

Last week marked the final days of “summer,” at least in market terms. As expected, there wasn’t much...

Microsoft Late to the Smart Phone Party; Middle Eastern Markets and Oil Prices Get a Jolt… from Israel; Citigroup Minimizes Alternative Asset Holdings to $2.5 Billion

In a blockbuster $7.2- billion deal, Microsoft is acquiring Nokia’s cellphone business. Microsoft is paying 3.79 billion Finnish...

The Rate Ramp and the Foreign Factor

If you harbored any doubt about the biggest story in the markets right now, then one look at...

Big Week Ahead Has Markets Playing Waiting Game Today; German and U.S. Bonds Hit Multi-Month Highs; Emerging Markets Sinking Like a BRIC

With the United States Federal Reserve set to deliver minutes from its meeting later this week, and a...

ETF Talk: Take a Look at South Africa

South Africa is a country for investors to watch. Key reasons include its status as one of the...

ETF Talk: India’s New Central Bank Chief Offers Hope

The economic woes of India that have caused the stock market there to hit a three-year low may...

ETF Talk: A Passage to India

India’s expanding manufacturing activity of late is an encouraging sign for investors who previously may have avoided that...

Summer of Easy Money Marches on; Russia’s Largest Food Retailer to Close Stores; When Ad Worlds Collide

Investors can expect near-zero interest rates and stimulus dollars through the summer.

ETF Talk: Eyeing GEMS for Your Portfolio

When I look for an investment opportunity, I am particularly interested in recovering markets. That’s why I was...