Jobless Rate Slips as Markets, ETFs Seesaw
February 5, 2010 – U.S. joblessness sank to five-month lows, to the surprise of economists, but the markets couldn’t rally enough to keep the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the 10,000 mark. Most exchange traded funds (ETFs) are lower,... Continue Reading »

Despite Strong GDP Report, Stocks and ETFs Waver
January 29, 2010 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) got a nice temporary boost this morning after reports this morning that the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.7% in the fourth quarter. It was the fastest pace... Continue Reading »

Markets, ETFs Look to Bounce Back from Last Week
January 25, 2010 – Despite a surprisingly gloomy December housing sales report, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are starting the week off on the right foot by sitting in positive territory. But will it last? (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Currency ETF Relationships Are a Delicate Balance
January 12, 2010 – The United States has been running a trade surplus for a long time, and a lot of countries have become use to the idea that the States are always there to buy up all of... Continue Reading »

Stocks, ETFs Stay Flat as Markets Await Earnings
January 11, 2010 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are seesawing between positive and negative territory this morning as earnings season begins today with aluminum maker Alcoa (NYSE: AA). The report should give more insight into how the... Continue Reading »

PIMCO’s Gross: ETF Plays for His View of the 2010 Markets
January 8, 2010 – PIMCO’s Bill Gross has weighed in with his thoughts about where the economy is headed next. The U.S. markets, along with exchange traded funds (ETFs), may experience an easy going first half, but the second... Continue Reading »

12 ETFs to Play the 10 Economic Surprises of 2010
January 6, 2010 – It’s a brand-new year, which means a host of brand-new, hot-off-the-presses economic predictions. Byron Wien, who seemed awfully prescient with his 2009 predictions, is out with another 10 for the coming year. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

U.S. Dollar ETFs: Now What?
January 5, 2010 – The U.S. dollar and its related exchange traded fund (ETF) experienced an excellent week last month, but the good times may be over, at least for now. Employment numbers due out this week may determine... Continue Reading »