The Chart Room

This recent news segment which aired on NPR’s All Things Considered is a great illustration of how the millennial generation is re-shaping charitable giving. This generation looks to invest in causes where their dollars will have a direct impact on the charity of their choice. They also know how to utilize social media to draw additional attention and raise more funds.

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This recent report from Bloomberg gives a brief overview of the IMF’s economic forecast for Africa. In the wake of the raging Ebola epidemic and security concerns, the IMF has lessened its economic growth prediction in the sub-Saharan region.

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Is there a global economic slowdown afoot? In this article, Neil Irwin of the New York Times examines how a downturn in foreign markets could impact the US and our economic recovery. In particular, he looks at key indicators such as bond yields, commodity prices, inflation and currency values. To borrow from John Donne “No man (or in this case country) is an island entire of itself.”

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Rehydration and isolation might be the key to ending the Ebola epidemic. This article published by William Wallis of the Financial Times explains how Nigeria responded to the disease and the success of their action plan.

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While the economy slowly improves, the unemployment rate is coming down, incomes are rising and sales are increasing, there is still great concern about the future. However, as Rex Nutting writes in this MarketWatch article, optimism may be on the rise.

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While the drug ZMapp was proven successful in treating the first US citizens infected with Ebola in West Africa, its supply is limited. Other treatments and vaccines are being developed by a host of companies.

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Perspective is everything. David Brooks of the New York Times puts together this well written Op-Ed which reminds us that despite what we may be told in the headlines, we are at at time when the world is becoming an increasingly better place to live. He argues that, “Instead of sliding into fatalism, it might be a good idea to address our problems without exaggerating our plight.”

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The influential John Maynard Keyes helped shape the principles of investors such as Warren Buffet, John Bogle and Benjamin Graham. A new book explores Keynes’s approach to money management, which includes the mantra “Don’t be fooled by “trends” in the market. Buy when everyone is selling. Hold on until you need to sell.”

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Is the economy really improving? The unemployment rate has dropped, but so have real wages and purchasing power. This Bloomberg article breaks down the issues the Fed must consider as it sets new policies.

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A recent Gallup poll with surprising data.

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