Unemployment, GDP, manufacturing statistics — what’s the best way to tell that we’re headed into an economic recovery? According to Yale economist Robert Shiller, the answer might lie less in…
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Sonders Says We're in "Coiled Spring" Recovery, Warns Against All or Nothing Bets
Charles Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders tells Fox Business Network that she thinks we’re in the early stages of a “coiled spring” recovery, and says that too many…
They Got It Right in March; What Do They Say Now?
A few weeks ago, we highlighted how Jeremy Grantham — who quite presciently had advised investors to “reinvest when terrified” back in March — is now sounding much more cautious.…
Stiglitz: Asian Recovery Is "Remarkable"
Two-time Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, who recently said he sees a period of “malaise” coming for the U.S. economy, is much more upbeat on Asia’s economies. “Asia’s recovery has…
Has Housing Bottomed? Shiller Weighs In
Yale economist and Case-Shiller housing price index co-founder Robert Shiller talks with Bloomberg News about the current housing market, and the impact of psychology and emotion on home purchases. He…
Buffett: Inflation Coming, Congress Must Step Up
In an Op-Ed for The New York Times, Warren Buffett writes that significant inflation problems could be headed our way, and that it’s up to Congress to keep it from…
'08 Top Economist Says Consumer Will Be Back
Joel Naroff, who was named the top economic forecaster in 2008 by Bloomberg Business News, thinks the modest recent increase in consumer spending will continue, and grow stronger in the…
Slower Growth, But No Double Dip, Says Cohen
Recently, we highlighted the bull market call of Goldman Sachs’ Abby Joseph Cohen. Now, in an interview with Bloomberg news, Cohen expands on her outlook for the economy and the…
Buy-and-Hold, Hedging, and Values: Top Strategists Offer Tips
In a recent panel discussion held by Charles Schwab, several top managers and strategists offered their take on the current market, as well as portfolio management tips regarding buy-and-hold investing,…
Decoupling or Recoupling -- Which Will Win Out?
One of the troubling surprises for many investors during last year’s economic crisis was the “recoupling” of the developed world and emerging markets. Rather than offering a safe haven, emerging…