Some Issues In Mutual Fund Investing.   1. One of the problems in mutual fund investing is how they are sold to investors.   a. High front end commissions. Mutual funds typically charge a commission to invest in them. This commission is paid to the distributor of the mutual fund, such as a bank or

India is an interesting market. Modi’s election success boosted equity markets but lately delays in reform have stalled the market which is some 10% of its 2015 highs.   Growth: Near term the economy is slowing but long term potential remains strong. India has strong demographics with the working age population rising as a percentage

Since the last FOMC meeting in April, economic data have improved. Most recently US payrolls and average hourly earnings have picked up and retail sales have rebounded. Only inflationary pressures have been conspicuously missing. Yet inflation is but one consideration for the Fed. As rescuer of last resort to the economy and the financial system

If the Greek’s were hoping for a bailout, their approach to obtaining one is novel. One would have expected a more conciliatory approach. Their current approach suggests that they are unwilling or unable, probably the latter, to comply with the creditors plan. It seems therefore that the choice before the Greeks is austerity in Euros or

There is some concern that with the internationalization of the RMB and its eventual inclusion in the SDR, that China’s demand for USD and US treasuries will fall. There may be other reasons why China’s demand for USD and US treasuries may fall but the SDR inclusion and RMB internationalization is not a primary concern.