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Historically, equities have offered superior long-term returns over assets such as bonds and cash—the well-known equity risk premium. The problem for many investors is that equity returns have become exceedingly volatile.
By Brooke Smith |March 7, 2012
4 min read
Market Insights
While the European crisis is yet to be fully resolved, emerging markets may regain some of the luster lost in 2011. What’s interesting is how investing in troubled Europe might be among the better plays on the developing world.
By Staff |March 6, 2012
2 min read
While the beginning of the week was relatively quiet, the markets finished off February with a bang as two significant events happened on Wednesday sending the market in two completely different directions.
By Gareth Watson |March 6, 2012
6 min read
Investors tiring of equity volatility can take heart, the markets will stabilize in the second half of this year, marking the beginning of a “modest” recovery, according to a white paper released by Credit Suisse.
By Staff |March 5, 2012
1 min read
Global banks first expanded into emerging markets to bring greater efficiency and foster competition but, with the effects of the financial crisis, they are now pulling back.
China makes up 10% of the world economy, its GDP is growing at 8.9%. As of January 2012 its inflation rate is down to 4.5% and its economy is on course for a soft landing. And yet its share of global investment remains woefully below its true potential.
By Vikram Barhat |March 2, 2012
Economic Indicators
Global markets were fairly quiet this week, with emerging-market asset prices remaining basically unchanged despite the high volatility observed in oil prices, according to a recent research by Barclays Capital.
March 2, 2012
3 min read
Planning and Advice
Antique musical instruments can play a role in a wealthy investor’s portfolio.
By Vikram Barhat |March 1, 2012
5 min read
Products
Horizons Exchange Traded Funds launched three new monthly income commodity ETFs, which will provide exposure to crude oil, natural gas and silver.
By Staff |March 1, 2012
What BlackRock’s acquisition of Claymore Investments means
By Yves Rebetez |March 1, 2012
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