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Don’t bet on a China slowdown

Nearly two centuries ago, China was the largest economy in the world, accounting for a third of global output. Today, the world’s oldest civilization, and the fastest growing economy, seems determined to regain its lost glory and assert its economic supremacy on world stage.

By Vikram Barhat |June 4, 2012

5 min read

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Economic Indicators

May: worst month of 2012 for global equities

May was the worst month this year for global equity markets, and the usual suspects are to blame.

By David Andrews |June 4, 2012

5 min read

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Market Insights

Help clients understand trade-offs

You help clients invest what’s left after they’ve spent their money. But what if you could help them better understand their spending and maximize those leftovers?

By Dan Ariely |June 2, 2012

4 min read

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Economic Indicators

The difference between volatility and risk

Advisors are stressed, clients are anxious, and the market continues to yo-yo. But Martin Cobb, lead manager of the Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund, isn’t worried.

June 2, 2012

2 min read