Heath care expenses rose by 5.6 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2013 and an eye-popping 9.1 percent annual rate in the first quarter of this year, even as the overall economy actually contracted by 1 percent. Read More
Benjamin Shepherd is a recognized exchange-traded fund (ETF), mutual fund and stock expert with an extensive background analyzing time-tested funds, including their managers and strategies. Ben looks for investments that have proven themselves in both bull and bear markets. Ben also specializes in covering emerging markets, pinpointing the most dynamic investments in developing nations for market-beating growth.
Ben is an analyst for Global Income Edge and regularly contributes to Personal Finance, Investing Daily’s flagship product.
Analyst Articles
Heath care expenses rose by 5.6 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2013 and an eye-popping 9.1 percent annual rate in the first quarter of this year, even as the overall economy actually contracted by 1 percent. Read More
While it remains to be seen just how effective the ECB’s easing program will be, we’re already seeing its impact on emerging Europe. Read More
While it remains to be seen just how effective the ECB’s easing program will be, we’re already seeing its impact on emerging Europe. Read More
While the current spat between Russia and the Europe doesn’t mark a sudden about-face in any nation’s energy policy, it could ultimately create a big market for our glut of natural gas. Read More
While the current spat between Russia and the Europe doesn’t mark a sudden about-face in any nation’s energy policy, it could ultimately create a big market for our glut of natural gas. Read More
While the current spat between Russia and the Europe doesn’t mark a sudden about-face in any nation’s energy policy, it could ultimately create a big market for our glut of natural gas. Read More
Sky high valuations on most developed nation equity markets have also helped to make lower-valued emerging markets much more attractive. Read More
Foreign companies are now moving to take advantage of the energy revolution unleashed by the twin technologies of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. Read More
While wage growth does typically correlate with inflation, it usually isn’t a causative factor. Read More