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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Weston Wellington of DFA has put together a great summary of the CAPE (Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings) ratio, one of the more popular methods of valuing the market. He warns that it is not necessarily a great device for market timing.

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A recent Gallup poll with surprising data.

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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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Market Review for Q2.  The report looks at how the markets fared during Q2 events, such as the record highs hit by the S&P and turbulence in Ukraine.
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In this video, the Financial Times (FT.com), takes a closer look at Nobel laureate Robert Schiller’s cyclically adjusted price earnings ratio (CAPE) analysis and discusses how it can be modified to take tax changes into consideration.
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In this Morningstar video, financial planner, Michael Kitces, offers some guidance on how to be prudent and flexible with your retirement spending. His advice, create a withdrawal policy statement to help you stay on target.
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Mark Mobius gives a brief history of Emerging Market investing (including his own personal experience and observations) in a recent blog post.
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Here is a little something for all our soccer fans!
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‘Tis the season! Are you looking for the perfect gift for a recent graduate? The Wall Street Journal offers some timely advice.
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