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Why Charles Larsen will be staying out of the market

The California-based investor won't be putting money in stocks again until the economy recovers – which he says it patently hasn't done.

The Reformed Broker Three predictions for 2013

Investors' moves to ETFs, emerging market debt, and the next generation of high-tech startups are three themes for the new year.

Political bickering over fiscal cliff persists

Congressional leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, was unable to gain sufficient support to push through his 'Plan B' on Thursday. In order to avoid a recession, Boehner and President Obama aim to reach a deal before January. 

Stocks little changed; Investors await budget deal

Stocks changed little Tuesday on Wall Street as fiscal cliff negotiations continued in Washington. Some say stock trading will grow in volatility the longer budget talks progress without a deal. 

The Reformed Broker Money managers are helping each other

In an unprecedented show of cooperation between firms, money managers are sharing information with one another to construct the best portfolios for their clients

S&P downgrade of US credit rating sends clear message to Congress: shape up

S&P, one of the three major credit-rating firms, downgraded its rating for US debt Friday night – a move that has the potential to further spook global markets and drive up borrowing costs in the US. The reason for the downgrade, S&P said, was congressional dysfunction.

Debt limit compromise: Global markets cheer, but...

Debt limit deal causes jump for stocks in Asia and stock futures in US. But big cuts from second step of debt limit plan would be needed for a durable rally.

Markets snooze though the deficit and debt debate

If Washington doesn't get its act together with deficit reduction, the markets could tank! So, why don't the markets even seem to notice the deficit debate?

Why House conservatives are offering fresh plan on federal debt

Reeling from the reaction to Rep. Paul Ryan's proposal to reform Medicare, an influential group of House Republicans offers an alternative plan to lock in spending and rein in the federal debt.

Bond rates: how S&P outlook will affect the market

Bond rates that are low require the US government to pay more interest to investors. Because the government has to borrow to pay off debt, bond rates could, in turn, affect taxpayers.

Bond fund (and many others) bearish on US debt

Bond fund giant PIMCO shorts US Treasuries. Bond fund says end of QE2, US budget deficits, and looming inflation will push Treasuries lower.

Oil prices, world markets affected by Japanese quake

Oil prices have dropped, and currencies in Japan, China, and Singapore will be affected.

Stocks slump after February jobs news

Unemployment rate falls to 8.9 percent, nearly a two-year low, as US adds 192,000 jobs.

Investment strategies for a new decade? Here are five.

If you're wondering how financial planner Charles Failla sees the next decade of investing and beyond, consider this: Both his 3-year-old son and 18-month-old daughter are studying Mandarin. "That gives you some idea about my conviction on emerging markets," says Mr. Failla, principal at Sovereign Financial Group in New York. While the "jury is still out on the US – which has a lot of problems to fix – I am very optimistic about China and India over the next 20 years." There's plenty of advice about what investors should do for 2011. But where do financial pros suggest you put your money through 2020? Here are five themes for the new decade:

Gold or stocks: what to hold during the Great Correction

Goldman Sachs says investors will make money investing in either gold or stocks. Are they right?

Could faulty mortgage paperwork lead to a new financial crisis?

Concerns are rising that faulty mortgage paperwork may spawn a boom in lawsuits against big banks. For now, a second financial crisis seems unlikely – but not impossible.

Fannie, Freddie, and the mortgage addiction

Since the mortgage market can't suddenly wean itself off government-supported Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, some experts want more federal intervention. They're wrong.

Exporting economic growth

What little consumers are spending is not going to US producers. It’s going overseas.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform: Would it add $5 trillion to US debt?

The Obama administration held a conference Tuesday about how to reform mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Reform could involve adding Fannie and Freddie's roughly $5 trillion in obligations, in effect, to the federal balance sheet.

Gold soars as the dow drops: why that's bad news for you

It only makes sense to favor gold over productive investments at a time like this: when the world's monetary system is heading for a crackup.

Why Greek debt 'contagion' is roiling global stock prices

Investors are wracked by uncertainty. Might Greece still default on its debt? Might Germans pull back financial support? Which country might be next? The questions are unsettling stock prices.

Are investors in the US and abroad losing faith in the dollar?

Wall Street warms to ‘toxic assets’ plan

Geithner's plan aims to use public and private money to clean up $500 billion to $1 trillion in bad loans.

High quality bonds: an oasis in a dry market

Corporate debt instruments hold promise for investors despite risks, financial experts say.

Economic stimulus, Round 2?

Rumblings about a possible second boost prompt economists to look at alternatives to the 'tax rebate.'