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Stock market jitters: Eight reasons investors are on edge

Stock markets have been swinging wildly of late. Even though corporate earnings have shown strength over the past year and not all economic indicators have been gloomy, investors are on edge. Uncertainty looms on several fronts – from concerns about the basic health of the economy to doubts about fiscal policies in the United States and Europe. Here's a look at the forces weighing on investors' outlook:

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The New Economy
30-year mortgages fall below 4 percent. Time to refinance?

Although 30-year mortgages are at historic lows, some economists say rates on 30-year mortgages could fall further. So should you wait before refinancing?
The New Economy
Fixed mortgage rates: How low will they go?

Fixed mortgage rates could go down another half percentage point. But if refinancing can save serious money now, homeowners should grab lower fixed mortgage rates now.
Stock market jitters: Eight reasons investors are on edge

Stock markets have been swinging wildly of late. Even though corporate earnings have shown strength over the past year and not all economic indicators have been gloomy, investors are on edge. Uncertainty looms on several fronts – from concerns about the basic health of the economy to doubts about fiscal policies in the United States and Europe. Here's a look at the forces weighing on investors' outlook:
The New Economy
Governors don't create many jobs. Can presidents?

President Obama's jobs programs may put people to work. But stimulus has been expensive and hasn't jump-started the economy.
The New Economy
Job market dismal? Here are the bright spots.

Although it added no net new jobs in August, the economy has some sectors that are growing robustly. Technology, health care, and some regional job markets are doing well.
The New Economy
New home sales fall. But are you ready for housing recovery?

New home sales and existing home sales dipped last month and prices continue to fall. But the slump is sowing the seeds of its own housing recovery.
Oil prices fall again: Is commodities boom ending?

Rising oil prices have been part of a surge for commodities like gold and silver. The drop in oil prices this week suggests that that surge might be ending.
The Daily Reckoning
News flash: Three out of four economists are wrong

Neo-Keynesians, 'inflationistas,' and hardcore deflationists offer conflicting prescriptions for the world economy. Could they all be wrong?
Ten predictions for the 2010 economy

Will consumer spending move up and jobs grow apace in 2010? The answer depends on the economist you ask. A round up of the top predictions for the economy next year.
Were speculators behind last year's oil-price spike?

Investors flood commodity markets even though they know little about oil or wheat. Is more regulation the answer?
Will commodities boom last

As oil and gold prices hit record highs, and grains stay up, speculators rush in.
Fed's main task: Save the banks

Aggressive moves to cut interest rates by America's central bank are intended to stave off a financial meltdown.