Markets
Brazilian Markets Samba as Pressure on Rousseff Grows
After a brutal latter half of 2015, Brazilian markets have been dancing higher as a possible impeachment of President Rousseff grows nearer. Read more
Another Strong Jobs Report Sends the Dow Up 100 Points
The U.S. added a surprisingly robust 215,000 jobs in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly report released on Friday. Read more
Emerging-Market Stocks Are Re-Emerging
Flows into emerging-market funds globally in early March were at the highest levels since the end of 2013. Read more
The New Abnormal: Negative Interest Rates
In her testimony before Congress last week, Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen said that nothing – including negative interest rates – is off the table. Read more
What to Do if There’s a Market Meltdown
In the current environment, one big-name bond default or energy bankruptcy is all it could take to produce a worldwide market meltdown. Read more
Bear Market: How to Short It
ETFs are easy ways to short securities and can help hedge your portfolio during what appears to be a likely bear market. Read more
The Real Reason Behind the Global Market Meltdown
China and oil are the usual suspects when seeking the cause of the current global market meltdown. But there’s another chief culprit to blame. Read more
2016 Stock Market Correction
The 2016 stock market correction marks the second correction in just five months. Read more
When Volatility Hits, Consider Pairs Trading
At times like this, it’s worthwhile for traders to consider pairs trading – i.e., matching sectors that have consistent patterns of negative correlation. Read more