The financial markets turn real-life tragedies into buying opportunities. Jim Jubak says this is why oil and rice rallied after the recent China and Myanmar disasters.
Stocks are in better shape now than in the 2000 bear market, but the economy is far sicker. Look for a stock recovery to lead the economy by more than the usual six months.
Bill Gross, Mr. Bond Market, recently called U.S. Treasuries the most over-valued securities on the market. Why? The 10-year bond is paying just 3.6%, while inflation is at 4% annually. The...
Confidence is just an emotion, but a loss of it can cause the bond market to rumble. The recent case of a Bear Stearns hedge fund forced to liquidate billions is an example, MSN Money’s Jim Jubak...
It’s unclear whether we are in a correction or a bear market. How should you handle it? MSN Money’s Jim Jubak suggests you delay buying stocks that rely on an economic rebound, buy stocks that...
MSN Money’s Jim Jubak says in today’s market diversification isn’t going to prevent you from losing money. Your best bet may be to hold more cash until the market stabilizes.
Sure, the Shanghai stock market could melt down, but China isn’t the only economy that could be in trouble. MSN Money’s Jim Jubak says India, Japan, Europe and the U.S. are all on his short...
The headlines screamed when short-term oil futures hit $110 a barrel. But the price of oil for future delivery -- as far out as 2016 -- has topped $100 as well. That’s a clear sign, says MSN...
Will this be the stock market’s final exam? Stocks are headed to a test of their March lows. If that level holds, maybe we can finally say the market’s found its bottom, says Jim Jubak.
Is the mortgage market at bottom? Watch the ratings companies. Until they downgrade some of the AAA-rated mortgage debt, forcing investors to sell, there still won't be a clear price -- and the...
The unemployment rate is below 5%, low for such a seemingly weak economy. There are two possible reasons why, says MSN Money’s Jim Jubak: A lag in the official numbers and changes to traditional...
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