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Mar 8, 2013

Et tu, Italia?

When the early returns of the Italian election for prime minister came in on Feb. 25, the markets took a steep dive. Voters were asked to prolong the policies of […]

Feb 8, 2013

Market rises closer to all-time high

Bond and equity funds report net inflows, while money flows out of banks and money market funds. "Summing it Up" author William Rutherford helps 91视频 readers understand what it all means for individuals and businesses.

Jan 11, 2013

Did Congress work out a fiscal lift?

According to public opinion polls, most American voters believe that the U.S. faces a grave budgetary crisis unless deficits and debts are brought under control. Yet no one wants their pet programs cut. Ultimately, the U.S. must show a willingness to match expenditures to income or face another credit rating downgrade.

Dec 7, 2012

Market in schizophrenic mode

U.S. equity markets suffered more volatility this past month as headlines veered from optimism to pessimism over 鈥渇iscal cliff鈥� negotiations. Investors have become accustomed, if not comfortable, to extreme volatility […]

Nov 19, 2012

President Obama wins second term

The market absorbed the news of President Obama’s re-election with a decidedly negative reaction. Both the Dow and the S&P fell more than 2 percent. Still, that was an improvement […]

Oct 10, 2012

Market in rally mode in third quarter

U.S. equity markets have staged a strong rally since hitting a low point on June 1. At that time investors feared a global recession, Europe was facing disaster and the […]

Sep 7, 2012

Central Bankers in the spotlight

Since the overall market, as measured by Standard & Poor’s, is up over 13 percent for the year, over 10 percent since May lows and more than 2 percent in […]

Aug 10, 2012

Pessimism prevails as global economy slows

Indications are strong that the global economy is slowing. In Europe, a continent sinking into recession, even Germany is showing signs of struggle. China is letting its currency devalue in […]

Jun 11, 2012

Market slumps amid economic slowdown

Columnist William Rutherford examines global conditions and their impact on the U.S. market.

May 11, 2012

Slow recovery in U.S. continues, but employment and consumer spending remain weak

At the start of the second quarter, the U.S. economy is struggling. Corporate profits provided a surprisingly strong uptick, at greater than 6 percent growth 鈥� in line with the […]

Apr 6, 2012

Market and economy continue in uptrend

For the first quarter of 2012, markets showed strong growth. The S&P was up 12.1 percent, 6.2 percent from the same time a year ago.聽 The Dow was up 8.1 […]

Mar 9, 2012

Market 鈥榠n a confirmed uptrend鈥�

For the week ending March 2, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 advanced 0.4 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively, but the Dow retreated a fraction. Both the Nasdaq and the […]



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