Archive for the economic data Category
05/14/12: As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
1. First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days. Beginning today, the focus continues to be “across ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook
04/18/12:The importance of a global perspective for investing is vital for any financial investor. In this brief video, Greg Powell, CIMA, President/CEO of fi-Plan Partners explains how his portfolio team stays focused on their clients' portfolios with a global perspective.
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economic data, Economic Outlook, Inside fi-Plan Partners, Video
03/12/12: Now that your favorite basketball team has hopefully made it into the “Big Dance,” we’re now back to the reality of financial markets. In the markets, as in life, there are no guarantees but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's our opinion on four major decisions that could have impact on markets and investors this week:
1. First, here’s a “week-in-a-glance” view of what’s coming up in the next five days. Sta ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook
02/27/12: In the markets, as in life, there are no guarantees but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's our opinion on four major decisions that could have impact on markets and investors this week:
1. First, here’s a “week-in-a-glance” view of what’s coming up in the next five days. Beginning today, the National Association of Realtors releases its pending home sales index for January. Tuesday is very busy on both the econom ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook
02/21/12: We hope that everyone had a good Presidents Day weekend! In the markets, as in life, there are no guarantees but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's our opinion on four major decisions that could have impact on markets and investors this week:
1. Here’s a “week-in-a-glance” view of what’s coming up in the next four days. Beginning today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago releases its index of national economic ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook, Weekly Market Updates
02/17/12 The performance of the broad stock market during the month of January has been viewed as an indicator for the performance of the market for the year for almost 40 years; however, the last decade has not been kind to this prognosticating tool.
History of the January Barometer
Devised in 1972 by the Editor in Chief of the Stock Trader’s Almanac, the January Barometer states that as goes the stock market in January, so goes the mark ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook, Financial Insights Blog
01/30/12: In the markets, as in life, there are no guarantees but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's my opinion on four major decisions that could have impact on markets this week:
First, here’s a “week-in-a-glance” list of key data items over the next five days. Beginning today, the U.S. reports on personal income and spending for December. Tuesday brings the Florida Republican primary, the S&P/Case-Shiller home price i ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook, Weekly Market Updates
01/13/11 With 2011 in the rearview mirror, it is time to look ahead to this year and see what the markets will have in store. As we make these predictions we are reminded of the great quote from John Kenneth Galbraith, “The function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.” That being said we feel like these 12 predictions best represent our views on what is in store for investors in 2012.
Volatility is here to s ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook, FAQs, Financial Insights Blog
11/14/11: In the markets, as in life, there are no guarantees but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's my opinion on four items impacting markets this coming week:
It’s going to be harder to grow the Italian economy than you think. Our portfolio team was discussing a very interesting nuance about the Italian corporate sector this morning that could have substantial impact on the country’s ability to “grow itself out” of its cu ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook
3/15/11: In the markets, as in life, there are no guarantees but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's my opinion on the financial markets today.
Japanese stocks fell more than 10% overnight as the risk of nuclear fallout increased substantially and investors price in their worst fears – that radioactive material reaches Tokyo. While the area directly affected by the quake and tsunami accounts for a small amount of Japan’s GDP, ... read more
economic data, Weekly Market Updates
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