Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Country ETFs: Imports Vs. Exports
October 26, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) performance that correspond with a country’s growth are tied to many different factors. One major factor to consider is the billions marked down on a country’s trade balance sheet. (more…) Continue Reading »

Europe ETFs: Cautiously Accessing the Recovery
August 31, 2009 – With some countries on the continent posting growth, Europe and its related exchange traded funds (ETF) could be on their way to a recovery. (more…) Continue Reading »

What It Will Take for Netherlands ETF to Bounce Back
June 23, 2009 – Crippled by low international trade, Netherlands’ economy, and related exchange traded fund (ETF), may be in for a prolonged and deeper recession than previously thought. (more…) Continue Reading »

What Tax-Haven Law Changes May Mean for Netherlands ETF
May 8, 2009 – U.S. multinational corporations have found a safe haven in the Netherlands for tax-free earnings, but now that President Barack Obama is making a stand, it could have an impact on their economy. (more…) Continue Reading »

What Government Cash Means to Infrastructure ETFs
March 31, 2009 – Industrial stocks and basic materials exchange traded funds (ETFs) were getting buried with the market meltdown, but now recent proposed government spending may give these sectors another chance. (more…) Continue Reading »

8 Factors Affecting the Dutch Economy and ETF
March 23, 2009 – The global recession has hit the Netherlands and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) hard, but what lies ahead for the economy? (more…) Continue Reading »

Netherlands’ Smelly Solution for Alt Energy ETF Woes
December 8, 2008 – Netherlands’ exchange traded fund (ETF) and markets could benefit from the recent scientific project that is getting creative with alternative energy sources. (more…) Continue Reading »

How Belgium, Netherlands ETFs Bear the Hard Times
September 9, 2008 – Belgium’s growth in the second quarter was slower than previously thought, but perhaps the third quarter will be better for the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs). Seasonally adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose a scant 0.2%,... Continue Reading »

Dolla Bills, Y’all: Record Profits Benefit Oil ETFs
July 31, 2008 – It probably was no mystery where the money for all the oil was going as rising prices drained pocketbooks and benefited exchange traded funds (ETFs). If you were wondering, though, Exxon Mobil (XOM) has solved the... Continue Reading »