Ken Fisher and the Investment Policy Committee at Fisher Investments discuss the outlook for global markets for the remainder of 2012. (Recorded on Feb. 23, 2012)
Fisher Investments sees several key economic indicators reflecting strength in the US economy. Yet we don't hear about these in the media, which in our view exemplifies the disconnect between sentiment and reality?a positive for stocks moving forward.
The challenges various PIIGS nations face with respect to their individual sovereign debt levels are of course well known. But amid all the numbers discussed by the media, what should investors make of the actual magnitude of their debt woes?
As the US debt ceiling closes in on its 105th increase in 94 years, investor concerns over the US's debt load are returning to the fore. But are these concerns well-founded? In this video, Fisher Investments puts America's debt in perspective.
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Fisher Investments discusses why unemployment typically rises even after recessions end.
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Thomson Reuters, Global Financial Data. Inc., NBER. As of 07/31/2011
US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). As of 07/31/2011
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For several months now, pundits, ratings agencies and analysts have said European banks have been having issues with US dollar-based funding, one important source of bank liquidity?and they've been right. However, the situation isn't nearly as dire as many presume.
A smattering of US economic data for August and September suggests the economy remains stronger than many believe, and in Fisher Investments' view, the current expansion seems likely to continue. Read more at MarketMinder: http://www.marketmin der.com/s/fisher-inv estments-us-economic -update/71a87899-937 0-41fb-a1aa-98a72b3a e0b3.aspx
It's been a challenging few years for US consumers: A housing bear market, an equity bear market, a credit panic, a recession, political turmoil and tight-fisted banks. And with some slowness in recent personal consumption data, many fear consumers still aren't in great shape. Yet recent data suggests that's not the case.
Fisher Investments' new infographic analyzes market trends in presidential election cycles. Read more at http://news.yahoo.co m/fisher-investments -releases-infographi c-upcoming-president ial-election-0050118 34.html
The very broad Energy industry has quite a few component sub-industries, each with its own unique drivers. Currently, Energy Equipment and Services companies look well positioned for the future.
While US domestic air travel has increased just 5% over the last seven years, international travel to and from the US has surged over 30%?clear evidence of continued globalization. Rising international travel has driven a significant increase in US airline capacity.
Scaled properly, the US banking system's direct exposure to Greek debt is far smaller than some fear. Headlines Thursday June 16, 2011 raised the issue of potential US banking system exposure to Greek debt, but the facts show fears associated with this are largely overstated. (Not to mention EU leaders still have options to forestall a default.)
Horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing, and shale gas have received a ton of press lately. But what impacts do these unconventional techniques have on energy markets?
With agricultural prices rebounding back up to their 2007 highs, concern over the impact of their record prices have surfaced globally. To put higher food prices in perspective, Fisher Investments examines factors affecting the agricultural industry and prices of agricultural goods.
Preliminary eurozone Q1 GDP came in at +0.8% q/q (non-annualized) and +2.5% y/y, beating estimates for +0.6% q/q growth. Core countries, where a relatively mild winter likely boosted construction investment, outperformed those on the periphery?not terribly surprising given it's mostly an extension of the last year's pattern.
There's been a lot of press lately regarding rising oil prices' potential impact on the US economy. And there's certainly some impact?but while recently rising oil prices could be marginally negative for US consumers, the US economy is better prepared to deal with high energy prices than many believe. Fisher Investments presents 3 charts to put higher oil prices into perspective.
In this video, you will learn about important investment considerations including time horizon, the impact of inflation, retirement planning, and more. Note: this is only an intro.
Together, Ken Fisher, Jeff Silk, Andrew Teufel, Bill Glaser, and Aaron Anderson make up the Investment Policy Committee (IPC) at Fisher Investments. The IPC, directly supported by Fisher Investments' dedicated team of research analysts, makes strategic investment decisions for both institutional and private client portfolios.
The Investment Policy Committee at Fisher Investments addresses current fears in the market and discusses its outlook for global equities. (Recorded on Feb. 18, 2010)
Watch a segment of the semi-annual Capital Markets Update video where Fisher Investments' top investment decision makers discuss the firm's current outlook on global stock markets. (Recorded Aug. 17, 2010)
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