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Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/16/industrial-production-increased-1.1percent-in-april,-easily-beating-consensus-expected-gain-of-0.6percent http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/16/housing-starts-rose-2.6percent-in-april-to-717,000-units-at-an-annual-rate,-well-above-consensus Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/16/housing-starts-rose-2.6percent-in-april-to-717,000-units-at-an-annual-rate,-well-above-consensus http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/16/the-golden-drachma A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/16/the-golden-drachma http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/15/retail-sales-increased-0.1percent-in-april,-up-6.4percent-versus-a-year-ago Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/15/retail-sales-increased-0.1percent-in-april,-up-6.4percent-versus-a-year-ago http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/15/april-consumer-price-index-cpi-unchanged-in-april,-up-2.3percent-versus-a-year-ago Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/15/april-consumer-price-index-cpi-unchanged-in-april,-up-2.3percent-versus-a-year-ago http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/14/lets-stress-test-governments A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/14/lets-stress-test-governments http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/14/week-ended-may-11th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/14/week-ended-may-11th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/14/week-of-may-14th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/14/week-of-may-14th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/11/producer-price-index-ppi-declined-0.2percent-in-april Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/11/producer-price-index-ppi-declined-0.2percent-in-april http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/10/the-trade-deficit-in-goods-and-services-came-in-at-51.8-billion-in-march Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/10/the-trade-deficit-in-goods-and-services-came-in-at-51.8-billion-in-march http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/9/the-6.1-percent-solution Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/9/the-6.1-percent-solution http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/7/dead-cat-bounce-for-socialism A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/7/dead-cat-bounce-for-socialism http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/7/a-recap-of-april-2012 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/7/a-recap-of-april-2012 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/7/week-ended-may-4th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/7/week-ended-may-4th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/7/week-of-may-7th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/5/7/week-of-may-7th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/4/non-farm-payrolls-increased-115k-in-april,-up-168k-including-revisions-to-februarymarch Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/4/non-farm-payrolls-increased-115k-in-april,-up-168k-including-revisions-to-februarymarch http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/3/nonfarm-productivity-output-per-hour-declined-at-a-0.5percent-annual-rate-in-the-first-quarter Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/3/nonfarm-productivity-output-per-hour-declined-at-a-0.5percent-annual-rate-in-the-first-quarter http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/3/the-ism-non-manufacturing-composite-index-fell-to-53.5-in-april Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/3/the-ism-non-manufacturing-composite-index-fell-to-53.5-in-april http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/1/the-ism-manufacturing-index-increased-to-54.8-in-april Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/1/the-ism-manufacturing-index-increased-to-54.8-in-april http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/1/its-real-growth,-not-just-sugar A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/5/1/its-real-growth,-not-just-sugar http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/30/here-we-go-again A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/30/here-we-go-again http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/30/week-ended-april-27th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/30/week-ended-april-27th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/30/week-of-april-23rd Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/30/week-of-april-23rd http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/30/the-markets-fight-through-the-headlines Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/30/the-markets-fight-through-the-headlines http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/25/nothing-new-from-the-fed In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/25/nothing-new-from-the-fed http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/24/wheres-the-fire,-ben A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/24/wheres-the-fire,-ben http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/23/the-plow-horse-economy A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/23/the-plow-horse-economy http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/23/week-ended-april-20th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/23/week-ended-april-20th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/23/week-of-april-23rd Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/23/week-of-april-23rd http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/17/issue-49,-april-2012 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/17/issue-49,-april-2012 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2012/4/16/first-quarter-2012 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2012/4/16/first-quarter-2012 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/16/the-question-of-recession Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/16/the-question-of-recession http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/5/good-thursday,-good-friday A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/4/5/good-thursday,-good-friday http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/5/a-recap-of-march-2012 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/5/a-recap-of-march-2012 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/2/a-preview-of-the-2nd-quarter Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/4/2/a-preview-of-the-2nd-quarter http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2012/3/21/municipal-closed-end-funds-selloff-overdue,-but-also-overdone Timely updates on events impacting the closed-end fund market. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Special Report First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2012/3/21/municipal-closed-end-funds-selloff-overdue,-but-also-overdone http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/3/15/a-recap-of-february-2012 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/3/15/a-recap-of-february-2012 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/3/13/no-sign-of-qe3 In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/3/13/no-sign-of-qe3 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/3/1/fed-done-so-is-gold In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/3/1/fed-done-so-is-gold http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/ETFCommentary/2012/2/27/etf-deathwatch-list-revisited An in depth look into timely topics impacting exchange-traded funds. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT Inside First Trust ETFs First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/ETFCommentary/2012/2/27/etf-deathwatch-list-revisited http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/ETFCommentary/2012/2/7/driving-forward-a-case-for-autos-in-2012 An in depth look into timely topics impacting exchange-traded funds. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT Inside First Trust ETFs First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/ETFCommentary/2012/2/7/driving-forward-a-case-for-autos-in-2012 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/2/6/a-recap-of-january-2012 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/2/6/a-recap-of-january-2012 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/2/3/drudge,-tyler-durden-and-economic-ignorance In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2012/2/3/drudge,-tyler-durden-and-economic-ignorance http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/1/19/issue-48,-january-2012 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2012/1/19/issue-48,-january-2012 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2012/1/18/fourth-quarter-2011 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2012/1/18/fourth-quarter-2011 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2011/10/17/issue-47,-october-2011 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2011/10/17/issue-47,-october-2011 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/10/14/third-quarter-2011 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/10/14/third-quarter-2011 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/ETFCommentary/2011/10/11/innovation-fueling-growth-the-case-for-natural-gas An in depth look into timely topics impacting exchange-traded funds. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT Inside First Trust ETFs First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/ETFCommentary/2011/10/11/innovation-fueling-growth-the-case-for-natural-gas http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/8/12/municipal-cefs-a-big-beneficiary-of-the-fomcs-announcement Timely updates on events impacting the closed-end fund market. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT Special Report First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/8/12/municipal-cefs-a-big-beneficiary-of-the-fomcs-announcement http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/8/10/discounts-continue-to-widen-opportunities-abound-for-long-term-investors Timely updates on events impacting the closed-end fund market. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT Special Report First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/8/10/discounts-continue-to-widen-opportunities-abound-for-long-term-investors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/ETFCommentary/2011/7/25/biotechnology---then-and-now An in depth look into timely topics impacting exchange-traded funds. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT Inside First Trust ETFs First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/ETFCommentary/2011/7/25/biotechnology---then-and-now http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2011/7/19/issue-46,-july-2011 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2011/7/19/issue-46,-july-2011 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/7/13/second-quarter-2011 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/7/13/second-quarter-2011 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/5/25/meaningful-rally-in-municipal-bonds-and-municipal-cefs-continues Timely updates on events impacting the closed-end fund market. Wed, 25 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT Special Report First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2011/5/25/meaningful-rally-in-municipal-bonds-and-municipal-cefs-continues 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. 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Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/12/obamas_rock_is_not_capitalism