Greece Anxiety to the Rising Cost of Crude Oil

By on February 21, 2012  |   Global Markets, Market Commentary

With the ever so slowly resolution for Greece becoming a reality, most markets are turning their anxiety to the rising price of crude.  The international energy markets have been shaken by the realization that Iran and its 2.5% of the world’s oil production may soon cause another economic shock. 

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Seriously? Worried About Europe? Still Worried About Banks?

By on February 16, 2012  |   Global Markets, Market Commentary

This morning Moody’s Investor Service is reportedly warning about a possible downgrade of a plethora of international bank ratings citing risk coming from Europe.  It seems that potentially this “possible downgrade” move might be a BIT late to the game. 

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Labor Report Shows Strong Undercurrents

By on February 03, 2012  |   Market Commentary, U.S. Economy

The strong labor report this morning appeared to be stronger than at first glance.  To summarize, non-farm payrolls increased 243,000 for the month of January, well above the expected 140,000. 

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FDIC-Insured Structured Certificates of Deposit & Investors Reaching Their Financial Goals

By on February 02, 2012  |   Advisor Best Practices, Structured Products

Are we there yet? : An investor’s question about reaching their financial goal and how FDIC-insured Structured Certificates of Deposit (CD) may play a roll.

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The 2012 January Effect?

By on February 02, 2012  |   Market Commentary, U.S. Economy

With the first month out of the way for 2012, many are commenting on whether the January Effect will carry us through the whole year. 

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