Monthly Archives: May 2017
Foreign Investment Soars in Wake of Brazilian Political Scandal
The bribery and corruption scandals surrounding Brazilian president Michel Temer have provided rich opportunities for foreign investment, according to a recent Bloomberg report. Between May 19 and 25, $760 million dollars flowed into Brazilian equities from global and regional funds, an amount unprecedented in the last five years. This followed a selloff in local markets […]
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Housing Industry Facing Worker Shortage
Home builders are having a tough time finding workers, according to key movers within the industry. Less workers means higher labor costs and longer completion times, which will ultimately cause the prices of houses to go up. During the 2008 recession, housing development ground to a halt, causing many workers to lose their jobs. Many […]
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Advisers Express Increased Interest in SRI, Bullish on US Equities
According to a new study by Eaton Vance, interest in socially responsible investing from financial advisers has nearly doubled since 2016, rising from 21 to 40 percent. More and more financial advisers are reporting that investing in companies with a perceived positive social impact is important to them and their clients. Eaton Vance releases an […]
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Wall Street Courts Millennials