Articles in Economy

Time For A Little Perspective

5/24/2013, 10:34 am from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Economy, Bonds, Options

By Greg Jensen So, it happened, and seemingly all at once. Ben Bernanke finally did start speaking about exiting from the massive bond buying program known as QE. It seems, however, that... Read >>

Weekly Review: The Upcoming Labor Shortage?

5/24/2013, 9:39 am from Steven Hansen in Investing, Economy

The difficulty filling positions that some employers are already experiencing can be seen in the rising number unfilled job openings at the end of each month.  The latest BLS survey... Read >>

Making Money Alert: The Fed Keeps Feeding the Bull

5/23/2013, 5:27 pm from Eagle Financial Publications in Investing, Economy, Stocks, US Markets

By Doug Fabian It’s often said that the key to a successful business is to provide customers what they want. Well, perhaps that’s the mindset of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, as he... Read >>

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Markets Turn Upwards, Ply Gem Rises

5/23/2013, 3:34 pm from Benzinga in Investing, Commodities, Economy, International

Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.13 percent to 15,327.52, while the NASDAQ fell 0.12 percent to 3,459.98. The S&P was also down, declining 0.24 percent... Read >>

Mid-Day Market Update: Dycom Gains On Upbeat Results, CVR Partners Drops

5/22/2013, 12:56 pm from Benzinga in Investing, Commodities, Economy, International

Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.70 percent to 15,494.86, while the NASDAQ rose 0.48 percent to 3,518.99. The S&P was also up, gaining 0.65 percent to 1,679.98. ... Read >>

The Macro Story as Told by Gold, Copper and Oil

5/22/2013, 10:28 am from EconMatters in Investing, Commodities, Economy, Futures

Gold’s been on a wild ride.  After reaching a peak of $1,920 an ounce in September 2011, gold has tumbled 28% to the current ~$1,380 level forcing John Paulson to take a 47% loss in his gold... Read >>

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Surge, Target Posts Lower Profit

5/22/2013, 10:14 am from Benzinga in Investing, Commodities, Economy, International

Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.55 percent to 15,472.44, while the NASDAQ rose 0.52 percent to 3,520.40. The S&P was also up, gaining 0.59 percent... Read >>

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Markets Look to be Closing Higher For the 19th Strait Tuesday

5/21/2013, 3:59 pm from Benzinga in Investing, Commodities, Economy, International

Toward the end of trading Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.47 percent to 15,407.31, while the NASDAQ rose 0.28 percent to 3,506.98. The S&P was also up, gaining 0.30 percent to 1,671.54. ... Read >>

Mid-Day Market Update: Navios Maritime Jumps On Upbeat Results, iGATE Drops

5/21/2013, 12:54 pm from Benzinga in Investing, Commodities, Economy, International

Midway through trading Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.20 percent to 15,365.31, while the NASDAQ rose 0.04 percent to 3,497.98. The S&P was also up, gaining 0.08 percent to 1,667.54. Top... Read >>

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Higher, Home Depot Profit Beats Estimates

5/21/2013, 11:00 am from Benzinga in Investing, Economy, International

Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.36 percent to 15,390.13, while the NASDAQ rose 0.17 percent to 3,502.38. The S&P was also up, gaining 0.30 percent to 1,671.30.... Read >>