Economy

Eurozone economy accelerating, inflation spikes

The region ended 2016 on a positive note, with growth accelerating to its highest level since May 2011.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 4, 2017

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In U.S., expect mortgage rates, home sales and prices to rise

Mortgage rates remain low in the U.S. by historical standards but they've risen sharply over the past couple of months.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 4, 2017

4 min read

Top tips from portfolio managers in 2016

Throughout 2016, we posted podcasts and related articles on a variety of topics.

By Staff |January 2, 2017

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How to manage a portfolio amid ‘radical uncertainty’

U.S. bond manager PIMCO has identified “radical uncertainty” and “new neutral” interest rates as keys to its 2017 investment strategy. Market players, such as Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio, have suggested Donald’s Trump’s U.S. election victory has ignited “animal spirits” and could spur a virtuous cycle of market confidence and productive capital. But since the U.S. […]

By Staff |December 21, 2016

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