First Trust Advisors L.P. Commentary http://www.ftportfolios.com/Retail/Research/Subscription.aspx Economic and Market Commentary from First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Advisors L.P. Copyright © 2007 All rights reserved. First Trust Rss Engine v1.0 60 en-us Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:49:31 GMT http://www.ftportfolios.com/Common/Images/FTARssLogo.gif First Trust Advisors L.P. Commentary http://www.ftportfolios.com/Retail/Research/Subscription.aspx Retail sales increased 0.3% in February, beating consensus expectations http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/12/retail_sales_increased_0.3percent_in_february,_beating_consensus_expectations Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Retail sales increased 0.3% in February, beating consensus expectations Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/12/retail_sales_increased_0.3percent_in_february,_beating_consensus_expectations The trade deficit in goods and services shrank by $2.6 billion to $37.3 billion in January http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/11/the_trade_deficit_in_goods_and_services_shrank_by_$2.6_billion_to_$37.3_b Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The trade deficit in goods and services shrank by $2.6 billion to $37.3 billion in January Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/11/the_trade_deficit_in_goods_and_services_shrank_by_$2.6_billion_to_$37.3_b Get Ready for 300,000 New Jobs (6:49) http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/11/get_ready_for_300,000new_jobs A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Get Ready for 300,000 New Jobs (6:49) Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/11/get_ready_for_300,000new_jobs Happy Anniversary (6:31) http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/9/happy_anniversary A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Happy Anniversary (6:31) Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/9/happy_anniversary More on That Federal Pay Cut http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/8/more_on_that_federal_pay_cut A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT More on That Federal Pay Cut Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/8/more_on_that_federal_pay_cut Weekly Market Commentary - Week Ended March 5th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/8/week_ended_march_5th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary - Week Ended March 5th Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/8/week_ended_march_5th Weekly Market Watch - Week of March 8th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/8/week_of_march_8th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch - Week of March 8th Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/8/week_of_march_8th Non-farm payrolls declined 36,000 in February http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/5/non-farm_payrolls_declined_36,000_in_february Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Non-farm payrolls declined 36,000 in February Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/5/non-farm_payrolls_declined_36,000_in_february Weekly Video - The Train Kept a Rolling http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/5/the_train_kept_a_rolling Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video - The Train Kept a Rolling Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/5/the_train_kept_a_rolling Non-farm productivity (output per hour) increased at a 6.9% annual rate in Q4 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/4/non-farm_productivity_output_per_hour_increased_at_a_6.9percent_annual_rate_in_q4 Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Non-farm productivity (output per hour) increased at a 6.9% annual rate in Q4 Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/4/non-farm_productivity_output_per_hour_increased_at_a_6.9percent_annual_rate_in_q4 Monthly Talking Points - A Recap of February 2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/4/a_recap_of_february_2010__ Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points - A Recap of February 2010 Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/4/a_recap_of_february_2010__ The ISM Non-Manufacturing composite index increased to 53.0 in February http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/3/the_ism_non-manufacturing_composite_index_increased_to_53.0_in_february Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The ISM Non-Manufacturing composite index increased to 53.0 in February Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/3/the_ism_non-manufacturing_composite_index_increased_to_53.0_in_february Bernanke Finally Fingers Mark-To-Market http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/3/bernanke_finally_fingers_mark-to-market In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Bernanke Finally Fingers Mark-To-Market Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/3/bernanke_finally_fingers_mark-to-market Personal income increased 0.1% in January while personal consumption rose 0.5% http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/1/personal_income_increased_0.1percent_in_january_while_personal_consumption_rose_0.5percent Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Personal income increased 0.1% in January while personal consumption rose 0.5% Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/1/personal_income_increased_0.1percent_in_january_while_personal_consumption_rose_0.5percent The ISM Manufacturing index declined to 56.5 in February http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/1/the_ism_manufacturing_index_declined_to_56.5_in_february Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The ISM Manufacturing index declined to 56.5 in February Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/1/the_ism_manufacturing_index_declined_to_56.5_in_february Getting Serious About the Deficit http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/1/getting_serious_about_the_deficit A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Getting Serious About the Deficit Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/3/1/getting_serious_about_the_deficit Weekly Market Commentary - Week Ended February 26th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/1/week_ended_february_26th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary - Week Ended February 26th Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/1/week_ended_february_26th Weekly Market Watch - Week of March 1st http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/1/week_of_march_1st Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch - Week of March 1st Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/3/1/week_of_march_1st Real GDP was revised up to a 5.9% annual growth rate in Q4 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/26/real_gdp_was_revised_up_to_a_5.9percent_annual_growth_rate_in_q4 Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Real GDP was revised up to a 5.9% annual growth rate in Q4 Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/26/real_gdp_was_revised_up_to_a_5.9percent_annual_growth_rate_in_q4 Existing home sales fell 7.2% in January to an annual rate of 5.05 million http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/26/existing_home_sales_fell_7.2percent_in_january_to_an_annual_rate_of_5.05_million Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Existing home sales fell 7.2% in January to an annual rate of 5.05 million Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/26/existing_home_sales_fell_7.2percent_in_january_to_an_annual_rate_of_5.05_million New orders for durable goods increased 3.0% in January http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/25/new_orders_for_durable_goods_increased_3.0percent_in_january Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT New orders for durable goods increased 3.0% in January Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/25/new_orders_for_durable_goods_increased_3.0percent_in_january TARP was a Mistake (7:37) http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/25/tarp_was_a_mistake A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT TARP was a Mistake (7:37) Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/25/tarp_was_a_mistake Weekly Video - Concerns and Expectations http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/24/concerns_and_expectations Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video - Concerns and Expectations Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/24/concerns_and_expectations Don't Be An Economic Hypochondriac http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/22/dont_be_an_economic_hypochondriac A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Don't Be An Economic Hypochondriac Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/22/dont_be_an_economic_hypochondriac Weekly Market Commentary - Week Ended February 19th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/22/week_ended_february_19th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary - Week Ended February 19th Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/22/week_ended_february_19th Weekly Market Watch - Week of February 22nd http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/22/week_of_february_22nd Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch - Week of February 22nd Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/22/week_of_february_22nd The Fed Tests the Waters http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/19/the_fed_tests_the_waters In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Fed Tests the Waters Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/19/the_fed_tests_the_waters Greece is Not Lehman Brothers http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/16/greece_is_not_lehman_brothers A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Greece is Not Lehman Brothers Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/16/greece_is_not_lehman_brothers Weekly Market Commentary - Week Ended February 12th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/16/week_ended_february_12th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary - Week Ended February 12th Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/16/week_ended_february_12th Weekly Market Watch - Week of February 15th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/16/week_of_february_15th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch - Week of February 15th Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/16/week_of_february_15th The (Relatively) Bullish Case for Consumer Spending http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/12/the_relatively_bullish_case_for_consumer_spending In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The (Relatively) Bullish Case for Consumer Spending Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/12/the_relatively_bullish_case_for_consumer_spending It's Only a Correction (6:40) http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/12/its_only_a_correction A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT It's Only a Correction (6:40) Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/2/12/its_only_a_correction Weekly Video - Breaking Down the Correction http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/12/breaking_down_the_correction Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video - Breaking Down the Correction Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/12/breaking_down_the_correction Monthly Talking Points - A Recap of January 2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/a_recap_of_january_2010 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points - A Recap of January 2010 Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/a_recap_of_january_2010 Weekly Video - Factors Moving the Market http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/factors_moving_the_market Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video - Factors Moving the Market Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/2/8/factors_moving_the_market "Extended Period" of Low Rates Starting to Lose Support http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/27/extended_period_of_low_rates_starting_to_lose_support In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT "Extended Period" of Low Rates Starting to Lose Support Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/27/extended_period_of_low_rates_starting_to_lose_support "It's Not as Bad as You Think" review in Forbes Magazine http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/25/its_not_as_bad_as_you_think_review_in_forbes_magazine Editorials published in other news outlets. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT "It's Not as Bad as You Think" review in Forbes Magazine Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/1/25/its_not_as_bad_as_you_think_review_in_forbes_magazine Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 40, January 2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/issue_40,_january_2010 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 40, January 2010 Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/issue_40,_january_2010 Quarterly Commentary - Fourth Quarter 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/1/13/fourth_quarter_2009_ A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary - Fourth Quarter 2009 Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/1/13/fourth_quarter_2009_ Monthly Talking Points - A Recap of December 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/7/a_recap_of_december_2009 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points - A Recap of December 2009 Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/7/a_recap_of_december_2009 Monthly Talking Points - A Recap of November 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/12/7/a_recap_of_november_2009 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points - A Recap of November 2009 Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/12/7/a_recap_of_november_2009 The Conservatives’ Big Mistake http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/30/the_conservatives_big_mistake Editorials published in other news outlets. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Conservatives’ Big Mistake Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/30/the_conservatives_big_mistake Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 39, October 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/10/15/issue_39,_october_2009 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 39, October 2009 Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/10/15/issue_39,_october_2009 Quarterly Commentary - Third Quarter 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/10/12/third_quarter_2009 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary - Third Quarter 2009 Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/10/12/third_quarter_2009 The Economic Recovery Is Well Underway http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/12/wesbury_wsj:_the_economic_recovery_is_well_underway Editorials published in other news outlets. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Economic Recovery Is Well Underway Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/12/wesbury_wsj:_the_economic_recovery_is_well_underway Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 38, July 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/7/17/issue_38,_july_2009 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 38, July 2009 Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/7/17/issue_38,_july_2009 Quarterly Commentary - Second Quarter 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/7/9/second_quarter_2009_ A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary - Second Quarter 2009 Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/7/9/second_quarter_2009_ Obama's Rock Is Not Capitalism http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/12/obamas_rock_is_not_capitalism Editorials published in other news outlets. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Obama's Rock Is Not Capitalism Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/12/obamas_rock_is_not_capitalism Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 37, April 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/4/15/issue_37,_april_2009 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 37, April 2009 Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/4/15/issue_37,_april_2009 Quarterly Commentary - First Quarter 2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/4/14/first_quarter_2009 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary - First Quarter 2009 Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/4/14/first_quarter_2009