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Jack Crooks: I think it’s fair to say the UK benefited most from the cross-border financial services boom measured from 2000-2007, which abruptly ended thanks to the credit crunch. And on the flipside, the UK will be the developed-world country Read more…
Eric Dutram: Thanks to ongoing issues in countries like Spain and Greece, the focus of many investors continues to be on the PIIGS group of nations. These five countries—Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain—are often thought to be some of the weakest Read more…
Stoyan Bojinov: One of the most anticipated and watched sporting events in the world, the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship kicked off late last week. Euro 2012 marks a milestone Read more…
Daniela Pylypczak: To put it mildly, Europe stocks have had a rough couple of years, as the Euro Zone sovereign-debt crisis continues to plague the continent. Although allocations to this sector have understandably Read more…
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Stoyan Bojinov: Investors seemingly went through the full cycle of emotions on Monday as optimism over Spain’s bailout plan in the morning gradually turned to skepticism, paving the way for a steep sell-off on Wall Street in the final hours of trading. David Kelly, chief global strategist at J.P Morgan Read more…
Eric Dutram: Fiscal 2011 was a challenging year for the U.S and the global economy. While the Euro zone debt crisis seems to be a never-ending phenomenon, recent developments from the troubled Euro zone have revived the probability of economic contagion spreading Read more…
Jared Cummans: After a week of sour trading, markets opened up Monday on a positive note as it seemed that headwinds had subsided for the moment. While major indexes appear to be find their footing, the newly debuted Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock lost all momentum, Read more…
Jared Cummans: As we approach the halfway mark to the second quarter, investors have lost most of the confidence that defined Q1. With major equity benchmarks soaring and positive data piling in from all around the world, the U.S. Read more…
Stoyan Bojinov: Bullish momentum quickly returned to Wall Street following Monday’s rampant sell-off. Stocks broadly marched higher on Tuesday as investors were pleased to hear that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had raised its global growth forecast. The IMF expects for global economic growth Read more…
Jared Cummans: With the second quarter underway, stocks have gotten off to a rough start after a promising opening session. Two straight days of sell-offs sparked fears that Q2 may not fare quite as well as the previous three-month stretch. Many investors were distraught to hear that the Fed has no formal Read more…
Jared Cummans: After last week’s bullish run, investors are anxiously waiting to see if we are due for a pullback, or if the bull train will continue at full speed. This week will be relatively quiet, although U.S. markets will likely be very active today as Ben Bernanke is set to testify before congress. Bernanke’s Read more…
Dominique de Kevelioc de Bailleul: Question surrounding the disposition of German gold held by the NY Fed is gaining traction with the media, both in Germany (NYSEARCA:EWG) and the U.S. Read more…
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Jared Cummans: Amid all of the issues plaguing Europe (NYSEARCA:VGK), the U.K. has been struggling to find its footing, despite isolating itself from the flailing currency. The U.K. has been faced with high unemployment rates and a shrinking economy for some time now, as fourth quarter GDP recently Read more…
Michael Johnston: After a strong close to last week–the Dow jumped by more than 150 points in the last two sessions–U.S. stock markets will have to wait until Tuesday to try to continue the positive Read more…
JR Crooks: It’s no secret that the world’s central bankers and governments are cranking out money at lightning speed to stave off a global depression. Read more…
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