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Fourth Quarter 2011

  • It’s a small world after all …isn’t it?
  • Our thirst for news
  • Market Overview
I.Q. Investment Quarterly

It’s a small world after all... isn’t it?
Globalization will ultimately lead to a more balanced and diversified world economy

Lately it’s beginning to look like the world economy isn’t so “global” after all. While Europe worries about a recession, the U.S. economy appears to be regaining its health. Elsewhere, some emerging nations are seeing former record-setting growth ease while others continue to grow at rates that developed nations can only envy...more

Our thirst for news

How information overload can negatively influence decisions

In today’s information age we often rely on the news to keep us informed about developments that affect our investment portfolios. However, that reliance may be skewing our investment strategies–often with negative consequences...more

Market Overview

Equity markets rally in final quarter of 2011

Many of the world’s stock markets ended a volatile year with solid gains during the final quarter of 2011. However, like much of the year, the final three months saw considerable disparity among markets...more

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