There’s a new danger to the economy: Commercial real estate loans by small banks. About half have 3 times their capital at risk and losses are 15 times higher than in 2007, says Jim Jubak.
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...
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...
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.
Google announced new software that will target the cell phone market, and Nokia struck back by making its operating system’s code open to all. This battle could mean big profits, says Jim Jubak.
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...
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...
Russia will be a key player driving oil prices soon, says Jim Jubak. Investors can only hope that run-away inflation and a rickety banking system won’t stop the oil flow.
Fallout continues from the trouble at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The national average rose to 6.71%. The real question is whether or not the rates will continue to rise or come back down, says Jim...
Truveo video search lets you search and find videos from across the Web. Use Truveo to find all types of online video including hit television shows, full-length movies, breaking news clips, sports highlights, music videos, or the latest viral videos. If you are looking for a specific video, Truveo video search can help you find exactly the video you want. Truveo can also help you browse through video across the web and discover new videos that you might like.
