Why the Euro Isn’t Such a Good Thing for Some ETFs
January 26, 2009 – The countries within the European Union are all contemplating economic hardships, as the citizens learned to live beyond their means, giving way to possible bankruptcy and losing gains within markets and exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

Why Italy, ETF Grudgingly Embrace Recession
January 5, 2009 – Italy is looking at a deeper recession which is a result of  business activities crumbling as Europe’s fourth-largest economy and its subsequent exchange traded fund (ETF) are dragged further downward. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "7127,"; Continue Reading »

Italy’s ETF Stands to Benefit From the Private Sector
October 24, 2008 – Italy may not be feeling the amore of exchange traded fund (ETF) investors, but that could soon change as one of the country’s leader has far-reaching sway over the country and its economy. The Italian state... Continue Reading »

Germany, ETFs Feel Punch of Credit Crisis
September 26, 2008 – After a four-month slide, German consumer confidence is picking up again – but it might not be enough to help the country’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs). A forward-looking consumer climate forecast rose to 1.8% for... Continue Reading »

ETFs Stunted While Europe Battles the Inflation Beast
September 4, 2008 – Two key banks in Europe left their interest rates untouched as they wait to see if slower growth will ultimately give life to the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Borrowing costs were left at 4.25%... Continue Reading »

Europe ETFs Hit By Credit Crisis, and They Aren’t Happy
August 29, 2008 – Like many areas around the globe, Europe is getting crunched hard by the credit crisis, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focusing on this region are suffering. Figures released in mid-August showed that the euro-zone economy shriveled... Continue Reading »

Italian ETFs and Economy Stagnate
August 13, 2008 – When Italy comes to mind, images of Missoni and Dolce & Gabbana are conjured, but the economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) may not be doing quite as well as these artisans. During the second quarter,... Continue Reading »

Fiat Sales Make Italy ETF the Opposite of Bellissimo
July 11, 2008 – What does a Fiat have to do with driving your exchange traded fund (ETF) investments? Italy’s biggest carmaker, Fiat SpA, is closing four of its six auto plants in the country for three weeks between September... Continue Reading »