Markets
2 Brazil Stocks Still Offer Value Despite Country’s Woes
The S&P downgraded Brazil’s credit rating amid the country’s recession, but these two Brazil stocks are attractive for investors. Read more
3 Takeaways From the Fed’s Interest Rate Announcement
The market rallied after the Fed announced it would maintain interest rates at current levels. But the fine print from the FOMC meeting reveals some key takeaways for investors. Read more
The Millennial Effect on the Housing Market
Millennials made up 32% of the U.S. housing market in 2014, up from 28% in 2012. Read more
Is a September Interest Rate Hike Still Likely?
On Friday, the Labor Department released its employment report, which is a key factor in determining the monetary policy decisions of the Federal Reserve. Read more
Searching for Rate Hike Hints in Fed Minutes
The Fed minutes from its July meeting, released Wednesday, provided the latest glimpse into the often opaque workings of the Federal Open Market Committee. Read more
When Interest Rates Rise, Will Emerging Markets Tank?
The timing may not be certain, but interest rates are going to rise. But what will happen to investments in emerging markets after a Fed rate hike? Read more
Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates in September?
A lot can happen over the next seven weeks. But there’s a very real possibility that the Fed will finally raise interest rates at its September meeting. Read more
Greece Debt Crisis and Your Investments
The latest dilemma in the Greece debt crisis is the 3.5 billion euros Greece owes the ECB by July 20. Failure to pay could result in expulsion from the… Read more
Time to Look Past the Greek Debt Crisis
Investors would be wise to put the Greek debt crisis into perspective and focus more on fundamentals and long-term objectives. Read more