Weekly Commentary and Statistics
ING Investment Monthly Market Update - Risk Trifecta Mitigated: Market Surges on Fundamentals By Douglas Coté, CFA, Senior Market Strategist
Multimedia - ING Investment Monthly Market Update: Risk Trifecta Mitigated By Douglas Coté, CFA, Senior Market Strategist
Market Review: July 2010 - Uncertain Smile By Daniel P. Donnelly, Head of Investment Communications
Deepwater Moratorium Should Result in Higher Costs, Prices By David Powers, CFA, Portfolio Manager and Senior Sector Analyst, Energy
ING Investment Monthly Market Update: Recovery Remains on Track Despite Pessimism By Douglas Coté, CFA, Senior Market Strategist
Market Review: June 2010 - Good News for People Who Love Bad News By Daniel P. Donnelly, Head of Investment Communications
Market Review Second Quarter 2010: Gimme Shelter By Daniel P. Donnelly, Head of Investment Communications
In the Midst of a Synchronized Global Recovery By Douglas Coté, CFA, Senior Market Strategist
Structural Challenges for the U.S. Economy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly By Tanweer Akram, Global Rates, Fixed Income
Market Review: May 2010 - Repeater By Daniel P. Donnelly, Head of Investment Communications
Euro Crisis and Market Resilience By Douglas Coté, CFA, Senior Market Strategist
April 2010 Market Review: Fluorescent Grey By Daniel P. Donnelly, Head of Investment Communications
Greek Woes Drag Down Markets By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Head of Macroeconomic Analysis
The Sovereign Debt Crisis: Origins and Endgame By Eugene Lancaric, Macroeconomic Analysis Team, MASS Group
March 2010 Market Review: Champagne from a Paper Cup By Daniel P. Donnelly, Head of Investment Communications
Market Review First Quarter 2010: Steadier Footing By Daniel P. Donnelly, Head of Investment Communications
A Look at U.S. Investment Trends By Melissa Markley
The Japanese Economy: Recovery or Sclerosis? By Tanweer Akram, Ph.D., Senior Economist, Global Rates
China's Challenges: Problems and Prospects By Tanweer Akram, Global Rates, Fixed Income
The Chinese Economy, Policy Issues and Prospects By Tanweer Akram
Economic Notes: U.S. Economy Continuing on a Recovery Trajectory By Gene Lancaric
Economic Notes: Mixed data surprise forecasters, but continue to point toward recovery By Gene Lancaric
Economic Notes: A U.S. recovery has begun, but markets are grappling with its likely strength and composition. By Gene Lancaric
Economic Notes: Mixed Data Point to Continued Recovery By Gene Lancaric
Economic Notes: Recent Data Weaker than Forecast, but Still Point to Recovery By Gene Lancaric
Economic Notes: FOMC Acknowledges an End to Recession amidst Mixed Near-Term Data By Gene Lancaric
Economic Notes: Continuing Signs of Economic Recovery By Gene Lancaric
Economic Notes: Further Signs of Economic Recovery By Gene Lancaric
Economic Notes: U.S. Economy Beginning to Recover By Gene Lancaric
Market Perspective - Economy Rebounding, but Long-Term Challenges Remain By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Head of Macroeconomic Analysis
Ominous Omens From The Oracle By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Economic Notes: Manufacturing data positive; unemployment still a concern. By Nora Omarova, Senior Quantitative Analyst
U.S. Economy “Leveling Out” At The Bottom By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Economic Notes: Initial jobless claims increased modestly in the week ending August 7, compared with forecasts for a small decline. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA , Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Retail sales declined in July, both on a total basis and excluding vehicles. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA , Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it intends to maintain its current policy stance largely unchanged. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA , Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: The U.S. trade deficit widened less than forecast in June, as both exports and imports increased. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA , Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Non-farm productivity rose sharply, and more than forecast, in the second quarter. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA , Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Initial claims for unemployment insurance fell more than forecast in the week ending July 31, falling both before and after seasonal adjustment. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA , Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: non-farm payrolls fell materially less than expected in July and that the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA , Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: ISM Non-Manufacturing Survey Results, July 2009 By Nora Omarova, Senior Quantitative Analyst
Economic Notes: The July ADP employment report showed slightly greater than expected job declines, although job losses were more moderate than in previous months. By Nora Omarova, Senior Quantitative Analyst
Economic Notes: Pending Home Sales, June 2009 By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Personal Income, June 2009 By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
The Economists Who Didn’t Cry Wolf By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Economic Notes: The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index increased more than forecast in July, with strength in virtually all components. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: The 2Q09 GDP Advance Report By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Initial Jobless Claims, week ending July 24, 2009 By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Durable Goods Orders, June 2009 By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: The Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased in May vs. expectations for a modest further decline, the first monthly increase in nearly three years. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: New home sales rose significantly more than forecast in June, and sales for May were revised higher. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
“Exit Strategies”: Political, Not Technical Issues By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Economic Notes: The University of Michigan consumer confidence index for July was above the preliminary July reading and modestly above consensus forecasts, but still showed a decline from May and June levels. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Existing home sales increased for the third consecutive month in June, and were above consensus forecasts. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Initial unemployment insurance claims increased essentially as forecast in the week ending July 17. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Less Bad Conditions, Yes, But… No Change in Monetary Policy Attitudes By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Economic Notes: Housing starts and permits rose more than forecast in June, with particular strength in single-family starts. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Initial Jobless Claims, week ending July 10, 2009 By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: The Philadelphia Fed’s business outlook index fell slightly more than expected in July following a dramatic increase the month before. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: The Consumer Price Index rose modestly more than expected in June on both a headline and a core basis. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Industrial production fell less than forecast in June, with declines in production in both manufacturing and mining but a weather-driven spike in production at utilities. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: The Empire State Manufacturing Index rose more than expected in July, with the current conditions index rising nearly to the zero mark. By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Producer Price Index (6/09) rises more than forecast, largely but not entirely due to energy By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Trade deficit (5/09) unexpectedly narrows as exports grow and imports decline By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Consumer confidence (Michigan preliminary survey, 7/09) declines more than forecast By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Initial unemployment claims (week of 7/3) fall sharply; continuing claims (week of 6/26) spike By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: ISM Non-Manufacturing Index (6/09) By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Hysteresis And The Conventional Wisdom By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Basel Does A Balancing Act By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Financial Sector Regulatory Reform: Don’t Mix Punishment and Rehabilitation By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Wringing Hands Over “Inevitable Inflation” By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Economic Notes: Non-farm Payrolls (6/09) fall more than forecast; unemployment rate rises to 9.5% By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: ADP Employment Report (6/09) shows greater than expected job losses; April/May declines less severe than first reported By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: ISM Manufacturing Index (6/09) increases as forecast; production index rises over 50 but new orders slip By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Pending Home Sales (5/09) rise slightly vs. forecast for no change By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Case-Shiller Home Price Index (4/09) falls less than expected; moderation evident in regional breakdown By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Consumer Confidence (6/09, Conference Board) falls unexpectedly By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Personal income (5/09) rises more than expected on government benefits; savings rate at nearly 7% By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Initial jobless claims (week ending 6/19) rise unexpectedly, continuing claims (week ending 6/12) also above forecasts By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Final GDP report (1Q09) shows slightly less severe decline By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: FOMC leaves policy unchanged, including asset purchase programs By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: New home sales (5/09) fall more than expected; inventories fall and selling prices rise By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Durable goods orders (5/09) rise vs. expected decline; shipments and inventories fall By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Existing home sales (5/09) rise less than expected; inventories decline and selling prices rise By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (6/09) increases more than forecast By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Housing starts and permits (5/09) rise more than forecast; activity probably troughed in 1Q By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Producer Price Index (5/09) rises less than forecast; core index falls slightly By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Industrial production (5/09) falls a bit more than forecast; capacity utilization also declines By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: CPI (5/09) rises less than expected on a headline basis; core index up 0.1% as forecast By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Consumer Confidence (Michigan survey; 6/09) By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Flow of Funds data (1Q09) By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Initial jobless claims (week ending 6/5) By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Retail sales (5/09) By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: U.S. trade deficit (4/09) By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Economic Notes: Non-Farm Payrolls (5/09) By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
Potential GDP: 2% Solution Doesn’t Wash By Jim Griffin, Economic Advisor
Economic Notes: Initial jobless claims (week ending 5/30) By Eugene Lancaric, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group
