Market Commentary Blog
- View from the Observation Deck Today's blog post highlights the disparities that often exist between the equity returns posted by mining companies and the spot price performance of physical gold […]
- View from the Observation Deck Today's post compares the performance of energy-related stocks to the broader equity market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, over an extended period. Given […]
- View from the Observation DeckToday’s chart offers a study of the annual earnings per share (“EPS”) of four prominent U.S. equity indices between 2012 and 2025, as well as current […]
- View from the Observation Deck Tracking the direction of worldwide semiconductor sales can provide investors with additional insight into the potential demand for tech-oriented products and the overall climate for […]
- View from the Observation Deck We are often asked what our favorite sectors are. Sometimes the answer is presently evident, while other times hindsight offers the best clarity. Today’s blog […]
First Trust Economics Blog
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Three on Thursday includes three charts (each accompanied by a short explanation of its significance) covering economic trends currently in the news. The topics will be wide ranging with the […]
- A review of market trends driving performance in alternative investments
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released.
First Trust Investment Insights Blog
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Three on Thursday includes three charts (each accompanied by a short explanation of its significance) covering economic trends currently in the news. The topics will be wide ranging with the […]
- A review of market trends driving performance in alternative investments
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released.