The Chart Room

At this time of year, many people turn their attention to charitable giving and how their gift can make the biggest impact. In this article, Paul Sullivan of the New York Times explores how people donate, the connection they seek to make with charities and the role of donor-advised funds in philanthropy.

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In this article, Ross Kerber of Reuters explores why 85% of active large-cap stock funds are lagging their benchmarks. Kerber explains how active managers are trying to attract attention to capture and retain business.

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With recent positive economic news, it might be worthwhile to review quantitative easing. Andrew Walker of the BBC World Service explores how quantitative easing works, why it was used by the Fed to try and rescue the economy and if the policy truly has had a positive impact on the US economy.

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Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Turkey might be 13% cheaper this year, but as Adam Chandler of The Atlantic explains, the overall price of your holiday feast will rise.

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This article by Leslie Norton of Barron’s examines at the rise of the economies of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar – what Norton refers to as the “New China.” The article looks at how these countries are rapidly expanding their manufacturing industry and the pressure their development has put on the Chinese economy.

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David Payne of Kiplinger predicts a housing recovery for 2015. The articles compares 2014 numbers with 2015 forecasts as well as what factors may contribute to a renewed housing market.

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The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect opened this week. This Bloomberg article looks at both the importance of this new exchange as well as Bloomberg’s role in its development.

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In words and pictures, Daniel Berehulak of the New York Times captures the unfolding story of the Ebola epidemic in Liberia.

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Does the question “how much money do you make?” leave you feeling uneasy? You are not alone. Carl Richards’ recent article in the New York Times uses this question to explore personal financial decisions and our relationship with the concept of wealth.

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In his latest blog entry, Dr. Mark Mobius, executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, offers his insight into the current volatility of the global marketplace. Using behavioral finance and traditional finance theory fundamentals, Mobius posits the benefits of holding fast to long-term investment goals in the face of a period of uncertainty.

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