The Chart Room

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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This recent article published by the New York Times explores the entrepreneurial spirit flourishing in Africa. This drive is spurring a surge in international business investment, which hopes to satisfy the demands of a growing middle class population. Yet the question remains, will this growth help to alleviate the poverty faced by many on the continent?
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Good news for two countries in the PIIGS!
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Explore this recent article from CNN World and learn about the importance of PPP (purchasing power parity) and how that serves as a good measure of economic strength and power.
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In this article from Market Watch, Buffett explains why he likes Index Funds and suggests that investors should “…ignore the chatter, keep your costs minimal, and invest in stocks as you would in a farm.”
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Barry Ritholtz of Bloomberg View explores the intricacies of market trends in his most recent article. 
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Will the situation in Ukraine impact the markets on a grand scale?  Barry Ritholtz writing for Bloomberg View does not believe so and lays out his rational in this article.
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