In the wake of the “No” vote in Greece, investors wonder if they should adjust their holdings. Kathy Jones and her team at Schwab answer key investor questions as the global markets react. Worldwide, commodity prices have been dropping in response to the financial crisis in Greece and a downswing in the Chinese stock market. Will this lead to deflation? The Nikkei Asian Review covers the story. If you’ve been thinking of buying a variable annuity as a safe haven for your portfolio, you’ll want to read Tara Siegel Bernard’s report on this often confusing topic. These insurance products require careful study before investment.
Greeks Vote No – What’s Next For Global Financial Markets?- In this article by Kathy Jones and her team at Charles Schwab & Co, they address many questions related to the crisis in Greece. Questions such as: (1)Why do global markets care about the financial situation of a country as small as Greece? (2) Will the Greek debt crisis have a major impact on global financial markets? and (3) What should stock investors do? Read more…
Commodity Plunge Might Signal Deflationary Trend– Turmoil in China and Greece appears to be contributing to a drop in prices of a range of commodities. Decreasing commodity prices are often an early indicator of economic problems. Read more…
Variable Annuity Plus Guaranteed Income Merits Careful Scrutiny– With many variable annuities, investors effectively pay more than 3 percent annually for the privilege of spending their own money. Many of these annuities are very complex and difficult to understand. Read more…
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