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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/7/1/the_ism_manufacturing_index_increased_to_44.8_in_june_from_42.8_in_may http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/29/michael_jackson:_a_lesson_in_economics A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/29/michael_jackson:_a_lesson_in_economics http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/29/week_ended_june_26th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/29/week_ended_june_26th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/29/week_of_june_29th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/29/week_of_june_29th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/29/the_waiting_is_the_hardest_part Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/29/the_waiting_is_the_hardest_part http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/26/personal_income_increased_1.4percent_in_may Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/26/personal_income_increased_1.4percent_in_may http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/25/real_gdp_growth_in_q1_was_revised_up_slightly_to_a_-5.5percent_annual_rate Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/25/real_gdp_growth_in_q1_was_revised_up_slightly_to_a_-5.5percent_annual_rate http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/24/new_orders_for_durable_goods_increased_1.8percent_in_may Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/24/new_orders_for_durable_goods_increased_1.8percent_in_may http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/24/new_single-family_homes_were_sold_at_a_342,000_annual_rate_in_may_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/24/new_single-family_homes_were_sold_at_a_342,000_annual_rate_in_may_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/24/fed_steps_away_from_quantitative_easing In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/24/fed_steps_away_from_quantitative_easing http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/24/john_callaway_-_rip In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/24/john_callaway_-_rip http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/23/existing_home_sales_increased_2.4percent_in_may_to_an_annual_rate_of_4.77_million Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/23/existing_home_sales_increased_2.4percent_in_may_to_an_annual_rate_of_4.77_million http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/23/the_good._the_bad._and_the_ugly Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/23/the_good._the_bad._and_the_ugly http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/22/the_overrated_unwinding A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/22/the_overrated_unwinding http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/22/week_ended_june_19th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/22/week_ended_june_19th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/22/week_of_june_22nd Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/22/week_of_june_22nd http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/17/the_consumer_price_index_cpi_increased_0.1percent_in_may_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/17/the_consumer_price_index_cpi_increased_0.1percent_in_may_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/16/housing_starts_increased_17.2percent_in_may Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/16/housing_starts_increased_17.2percent_in_may http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/16/the_producer_price_index_ppi_increased_0.2percent_in_may Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/16/the_producer_price_index_ppi_increased_0.2percent_in_may http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/15/emotional_forecasts A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/15/emotional_forecasts http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/15/week_ended_june_12th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/15/week_ended_june_12th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/15/week_of_june_15th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/15/week_of_june_15th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/15/too_far,_too_fast?_not_so_fast Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/15/too_far,_too_fast?_not_so_fast http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/9/v-shaped_recovery_underway In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/9/v-shaped_recovery_underway http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/8/back_to_september A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/8/back_to_september http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/8/week_ended_june_5th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/8/week_ended_june_5th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/8/week_of_june_8th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/8/week_of_june_8th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/8/head_winds 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 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/8/head_winds http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/5/a_recap_of_may_2009 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/6/5/a_recap_of_may_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/5/26/big_housing_recovery_on_the_way In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/5/26/big_housing_recovery_on_the_way http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/5/22/the_shorts_are_still_on_the_run A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/5/22/the_shorts_are_still_on_the_run http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/5/11/a_recap_of_april_2009 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/5/11/a_recap_of_april_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/5/7/baseball_or_super_ball?_ A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/5/7/baseball_or_super_ball?_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/5/7/demand_and_supply Editorials published in other news outlets. Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/5/7/demand_and_supply 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 First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/4/15/issue_37,_april_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 Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/4/14/first_quarter_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/4/9/toxic_assets_vs._toxic_government A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/4/9/toxic_assets_vs._toxic_government http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/4/7/a_recap_of_march_2009 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/4/7/a_recap_of_march_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/3/25/this_is_not_a_dead_cat_bounce_ A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/3/25/this_is_not_a_dead_cat_bounce_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/3/9/a_recap_of_february Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/3/9/a_recap_of_february http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/2/13/the_good_and_bad_of_a_bad_bank Editorials published in other news outlets. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/2/13/the_good_and_bad_of_a_bad_bank http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/2/13/unemployment_and_stimulus Editorials published in other news outlets. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/2/13/unemployment_and_stimulus http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/1/16/fourth_quarter_2008 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/1/16/fourth_quarter_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/1/16/issue_36,_january_2009 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/1/16/issue_36,_january_2009 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/10/16/issue_35,_october_2008 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/10/16/issue_35,_october_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/10/9/third_quarter_2008 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/10/9/third_quarter_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/10/8/how_to_start_the_healing_now Editorials published in the Wall Street Journal. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/10/8/how_to_start_the_healing_now http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/17/issue_34,_july_2008 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/17/issue_34,_july_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/7/10/second_quarter_2008 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/7/10/second_quarter_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/1/30/Market_Thoughts_-_Earnings_Scorecard Unique and timely investment insights by Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Market Thoughts First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/1/30/Market_Thoughts_-_Earnings_Scorecard http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/8/2/Hold_Up_Those_4_Fingers Unique and timely investment insights by Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Market Thoughts First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/8/2/Hold_Up_Those_4_Fingers http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/7/27/The_Halftime_Report Unique and timely investment insights by Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Market Thoughts First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/7/27/The_Halftime_Report http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/6/12/Tech-Sector:__The_Quiet_Rally Unique and timely investment insights by Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Market Thoughts First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/6/12/Tech-Sector:__The_Quiet_Rally