Sonders on the Impact of a U.S. Downgrade
Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders says there’s still a possibility that the U.S. could have its credit rating downgraded, but also says the implications of a downgrade may not be…
Companies that Would Make Congress Jealous
In his latest article for Nasdaq.com, Validea CEO John Reese takes a look at companies that have done what Congress has had struggled to do — rein in spending. “While…
Krugman: Debt Deal a Dog
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman says the debt ceiling deal is a bad one, and that more stimulus — not cutbacks — is needed from the government. Krugman tells Bloomberg…
El-Erian: Debt Deal Should Lift Markets, but Downgrade Still Possible
PIMCO CEO Mohamed El-Erian says that if passed, the proposed debt ceiling compromise should be enough to lift markets across the globe. “This two step agreement is sufficient to lift…
Mobius: EMs Safer than Treasuries, Dollar
Templeton Asset Management’s Mark Mobius says the U.S.’s debt issues have made emerging markets a safer bet than U.S. Treasuries and the dollar, and says he doesn’t think another global…
Siegel and Shiller Debate the Debt Conundrum
How should the U.S. go about cleaning up its debt mess? In a recent interview with MarketWatch, two of the world’s top economic minds — Professor Jeremy Siegel of Wharton…
Sonders: Market Outlook Is Better than You Think
Charles Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders says she doesn’t think a double-dip recession is in the cards, and thinks the outlook for the market is good — even…
Doll on the Debt Ceiling's Impact on His Portfolio
Blackrock Chief Equity Analyst Bob Doll says he hasn’t sold any stocks because of the debt ceiling imbroglio, and he expects a deal will get done. “We’re going to have…