Releasing Less Stress
7/26/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Step off the treadmill and remove the EKG—the stress test is over.
Dear Prudence
7/21/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Though austerity has its risks, a balanced perspective shows the measures taken could have long-term benefits.
A Chicken Little Sort of Day?
6/30/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Is the sky really falling, or are other forces playing a role in stocks’ recent pullback?
We’re Not Out of the PIIGS Pen, Yet
6/15/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Though Greece continues to rattle, market jitters over PIIGS could be short-lived.
We’re Okay, Euro Okay
6/8/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
German industrial activity shows not all is bleak in the eurozone.
Dear Chancellor
5/19/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
The BoE has some explaining to do, but inflation is not a global worry yet.
C’est Un Bazooka
5/11/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
The EU unleashed a bazooka-sized rescue package on Sunday.
A Tale of Two Bonds
4/26/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Recent US-dollar bond offerings by Russia and Greece illustrate the uneven nature of economic recovery.
Timing (Isn’t) Everything
3/22/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Global markets seem to be back on track after the early 2010 pullback. But expect volatility ahead—it’s only normal.
Euronomics
1/20/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
The European economy overall continues to show signs of recovery.
A Race We All Win
1/19/2010 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
It’s easy to think the developed nations make the world go round—but don’t discount the up-and-comers.
Yields Signs
12/15/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
The US yield curve steepened to its biggest spread in decades last week—bullish for economic growth.
Jobs Report, Sarbox, and Japan Post
12/7/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
The world is full of rotating characters, and some acts have more power to move markets than others.
The Talented Mr. Van Rompuy
11/24/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Besides a talent for haikus, what will the new EU president bring to the table?
Paying for the Bailouts
11/10/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
The financial crisis appears to be over, but thanks to onerous regulations and political scrutiny, Financials’ woes aren’t.
Not Just Debt Weight
10/27/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Worried about today’s high government debt? History shows we’re still well within manageable levels.
Here Come the Irish!
10/6/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Irish voters overwhelmingly approved the Lisbon Treaty—after saying “no” to the treaty last year.
What’s Brewing in Germany
9/29/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
The German parliament is set to shift toward a business-friendly, center-right majority. But the status quo, not significant change, is probably what’s brewing.
Chip, Chip, Hooray
9/1/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Global semiconductor sales climbed for the fifth month in a row—a confirmation of Tech’s stock outperformance so far this year.
Sayonara, LDP?
8/25/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
If current polls are correct, Japan may soon be saying sayonara to its long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Reading Rainbows
8/4/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Positive manufacturing readings across the globe are welcome signs.
Small Potatoes
5/22/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
The UK risks losing its AAA sovereign credit rating due to rising public debt, but worrying over credit ratings is small potatoes next to righting the economy.
Eastern European Finger Trap
2/24/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Pressure is tightening on Western European banks as investors pull capital out of Eastern Europe.
Hop, Skip, and Jump
2/6/2009 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
What’s the right pace for monetary stimulus? The answer is not yet certain, though it’s likely a severe financial crisis needs an aggressive response.
Easing Goes It
10/17/2008 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Tight credit conditions have eased lately—a little-noticed fact.
Fighting the Financial Crisis
10/9/2008 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Central banks and governments around the world have taken up the call to arms.
An Uncertain Panic
10/7/2008 By Fisher Investments Editorial Staff
Markets proved volatile as governments around the world took action
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7/8/2008 By MarketMinder editorial staff
The annual Group of Eight summit will likely amount to little more than illusions.
The Industrials Evolution
4/4/2008 By MarketMinder editorial staff
Industrials are among the unsung heroes of today’s global economy.
Outback Ouster
11/26/2007 By MarketMinder editorial staff
Australia’s new leader, Kevin Rudd, talks a big game of change and reform, but when the political dust settles, expect the status quo.
A Government Sponsored Bank Run?
11/9/2007 By MarketMinder editorial staff
In a bizarre twist of irony, the British government exacerbated credit problems by blocking a merger between banks earlier this year. The episode underscores both the perils of government intervention and the gross misunderstanding of today’s so-called “credit crunch.”
Hail to the Tax Cuts
10/11/2007 By MarketMinder editorial staff
Big proposed tax changes and political turmoil in Britain may turn out to be a tempest in a teapot. A simpler tax system may be in the cards for Britain, but British politicians have a long time to foul up positive proposals.
Britain Rocked
9/17/2007 By MarketMinder editorial staff
Troubled British lender Northern Rock isn’t evidence of systemic woes in Britain or elsewhere.
Is the LDP DOA?
7/30/2007 By MarketMinder editorial staff
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party suffered a stunning defeat in the upper house election on Sunday, giving up control in the chamber to the opposition Democratic Party of Japan. What does it mean for global stocks?
Abe on the Outs?
6/25/2007 By MarketMinder editorial staff
Political turmoil returns to the world’s second largest economy.
Going Postal
4/11/2007 By MarketMinder editorial staff
SAT analogy question pop quiz: Postal Service is to Japan as _________ is to the United States.
Japanese Businesses (Finally) Pay the Taxman
9/19/2006 By MarketMinder editorial staff
The Japanese government is going to have a fat wallet.