If you dig into the components of the CPI you’ll likely be left wondering what most of the components actually have to do with daily life 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
In addition to lower labor costs and taxes, Mexico is winning a bigger slice of the automotive pie thanks to its relatively well-educated labor force. Read More
Despite the important role China plays in the world economy, trying to read the Chinese economic tea leaves is a tricky proposition. Read More
Argentina is now basically stuck between a rock and a hard place. Read More
Foreign investment hasn’t slowed and life in Thailand is carrying on largely as usual. Read More
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 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 wage growth does typically correlate with inflation, it usually isn’t a causative factor. Read More
With the dire need for infrastructure spending and China still being flush with cash, the Asian infrastructure story will have legs for years to come. Read More