Investing Tips
Invest in European Junk Bonds
With Greece teetering on the edge of default abyss it appears that to invest in Greek bonds was to invest in European junk bonds. Voters have decided in Greece and France that enough is enough. This return to socialism in Europe drives stocks down in the Euro Zone. There is a run on the banks […]
Investing in Active Stocks
Beware when investing in active stocks. When a stock hits the front pages of the financial news because of high trading volume it may not be because the company is doing well. A current example is JPMorgan. The largest bank in the United States, JPMorgan Chase is in the news because of trading losses of […]
Invest in the Dollar
As the debt dilemma continues and the Euro Zone increases its lending limit again the dollar is rising. Is it time to invest in the dollar? To invest in the dollar does not mean that a long term investor needs to become a Forex trader. But it does mean that he may want to look […]
Time to Invest in Russia
As Vladimir Putin returns to the presidency of Russia he “orders” increased investment by the government and pressure on government run industries to modernize and become more efficient. If you are thinking that this is the time to invest in Russia please remember that Mr. Putin’s decree for a so called new economy sounds a […]
Uncertainty over a Slowing United States Economy
Uncertainty over a slowing United States economy is driving stock prices lower and raising the VIX. Investors worry about the debt crisis in Europe, slowing of exports out of China, and whether or not the United States Federal Reserve will resume stimulus measures if the economy lags too much. On the other hand United States […]
Less Available Credit from European Banks
As self-imposed austerity measures drive the Euro Zone back into recession, economies across the world worry about less available credit from European banks. As the Euro Zone increases its lending limit again the EU is focusing on keeping its own economies afloat. However, the big Euro Zone banks have traditionally had customers all across the […]
Hedge Interest Rate Risk with a Bond Ladder
Is it time to hedge interest rate risk with a bond ladder? We are living in a period of historically low interest rates. The United States Federal Reserve has been buy US treasuries and thereby driving down interest rates. They are doing this to help promote investment in increased employment. They are succeeding to a […]
Weak Chinese Manufacturing Report
A weak Chinese manufacturing report helped drive stocks lower recently. Although the problem of decreased industrial output may be in China much of the cause lies in Europe. As the Euro Zone increases it lending limit again, it has become apparent that the European debt crisis is far from over. The Euro zone put in […]