Adapted from four lectures given by Ben Bernanke in March 2012, this book is a good primer on the workings of the central bank throughout its history, including its role in the recent financial crisis. Read more
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Suddenly gold is being proposed as a cure-all for the weakening dollar, allowing it to retain its place as the international reserve currency — a trophy taken, not without a fight, from the British pound at the Bretton Woods conference in … Read more
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A wrap-up of key issues affecting global markets for fundamental investors.
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David Kelly, CFA, chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Funds, outlines three problems with the current Federal Reserve policy of zero interest rates and quantitative easing. Read more
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President Richard Nixon’s decision to untether the US dollar from gold has left a harsh and lasting legacy for economies all around the globe. Read more
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Here are some of the most popular stories from this week’s CFA Institute Financial NewsBrief. Read more
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Ron Rimkus, CFA, wraps up the key issues affecting global markets for fundamental investors. Read more
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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock lately, it’s been hard to avoid the hullabaloo over the trillion dollar platinum coin idea. These articles should provide you with an overview of the the issue. Read more
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Ron Rimkus, CFA, wraps up the key issues affecting global markets for fundamental investors. Read more
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