What Japanese Yen ETF’s Strength Means for Japan’s Economy
September 15, 2009 – A strong Japanese yen is a boon and a burden. It might be more of the latter now as the yen and its exchange traded fund (ETF) grow stronger, threatening to put a crimp... Continue Reading »

ETFs That Could Be Affected By Japan’s New Party
September 1, 2009 – Out with the old and in with the new. Japan’s new leading party is promising rapid and effective changes that could bring its economy and related exchange traded fund (ETF) out of the recession. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Morning Update: Markets Fall Despite Technology Boost
August 28, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fluctuated this morning even as the technology sector got a boost from some industry leaders. Consumer confidence, however, remains weak. (more…) Continue Reading »

What China’s Demand Means to Its ETF Neighbors
August 26, 2009 – Japan’s economic position is getting help from neighboring China, which is driving up demand, and affecting related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and shares.  (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Dip On Consumer Concerns
August 17, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) plunged this morning as investors remain worried that consumers are still to anxious about the economy to start shopping again. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Asia’s ETFs Are Recovering So Quickly
August 13, 2009 – The recovery in Asian economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them could be on the fast track. Countries in the region are showing a strong turnaround from widespread financial contagion. (more…) Continue Reading »

China’s Growth Has an ETF Ripple Effect
August 10, 2009 – The resumption of economic activity in China appears to be having a galvanizing effect on oil prices, oil-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and oil futures. China’s growth is having a ripple effect in other... Continue Reading »

Why Worst May Be Over for Japan’s ETFs
July 27, 2009 – Japan is well-acquainted with the effects of deflation and the recent financial crisis has left the country quite shaken. But it isn’t just the Japanese economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) that are left sweating.... Continue Reading »