

One example of a model is a weather forecast. Using data on current and past weather conditions, a meteorologist makes a number of assumptions and...
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter, plus the year in review. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
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Prediction Season The close of each calendar year brings with it the holidays as well as a chance to look forward to the year ahead. In the coming weeks, investors are likely to be bombarded with predictions about what the future, and specifically the next year, may hold for their portfolios. These outlooks are typically accompanied by recommended investment...
In 1958, economist Leonard Read published an essay entitled "I, Pencil: My Family Tree as Told to Leonard E. Read."
The essay, narrated from the point of view of a pencil, describes the "complex combination of miracles" necessary to create and bring to market the...
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
Next month, Americans will head to the polls to elect the next president of the United States.
While the outcome is unknown, one thing is for certain: There will be a steady stream of opinions from pundits and prognosticators about how the...
When news breaks and markets move, content-starved media often invite talking heads to muse on the repercussions. Knowing the...
A relevant question for many investors is whether their view of economic growth should impact how they invest.
Opinions about future...
Can Volatility Predict Returns?
When investing in stocks, understanding the volatility of their returns can be an important ingredient to help investors maintain a disciplined approach. People invest their capital hoping to earn a rate of return above that of just holding cash, and...