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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/9/1/the-ism-manufacturing-index-increased-to-56.3-in-august-from-55.5-in-july http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/30/personal-income-increased-0.2percent-in-july-while-personal-consumption-increased-0.4percent Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/30/personal-income-increased-0.2percent-in-july-while-personal-consumption-increased-0.4percent http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/30/odds-brightening-for-tax-cut-extension A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/30/odds-brightening-for-tax-cut-extension http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/30/week-ended-august-27th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/30/week-ended-august-27th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/30/week-of-august-30th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/30/week-of-august-30th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/27/real-gdp-was-revised-down-to-a-1.6percent-annual-growth-rate-in-q2 Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/27/real-gdp-was-revised-down-to-a-1.6percent-annual-growth-rate-in-q2 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/27/economic-hypochondria A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/27/economic-hypochondria http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/26/a-good-omen Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/26/a-good-omen http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/25/new-orders-for-durable-goods-increased-0.3percent-in-july Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/25/new-orders-for-durable-goods-increased-0.3percent-in-july http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/25/new-single-family-home-sales-fell-12.4percent-in-july-to-a-276,000-annual-rate Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/25/new-single-family-home-sales-fell-12.4percent-in-july-to-a-276,000-annual-rate http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/24/existing-home-sales-fell-27.2percent-in-july-to-an-annual-rate-of-3.83-million Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/24/existing-home-sales-fell-27.2percent-in-july-to-an-annual-rate-of-3.83-million http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/23/we-knew-ronald-reaganand-hes-no-reagan A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/23/we-knew-ronald-reaganand-hes-no-reagan http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/23/week-ended-august-20th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/23/week-ended-august-20th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/23/week-of-august-23rd Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/23/week-of-august-23rd http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/17/housing-starts-increased-1.7percent-in-july-to-546,000-units-at-an-annual-rate Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/17/housing-starts-increased-1.7percent-in-july-to-546,000-units-at-an-annual-rate http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/17/the-producer-price-index-ppi-increased-0.2percent-in-july Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/17/the-producer-price-index-ppi-increased-0.2percent-in-july http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/17/industrial-production-increased-1.0percent-in-july Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/17/industrial-production-increased-1.0percent-in-july http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/17/walking-a-tight-rope Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/17/walking-a-tight-rope http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/16/politics-and-pessimists A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/16/politics-and-pessimists http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/16/week-ended-august-13th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/16/week-ended-august-13th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/16/week-of-august-16th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/16/week-of-august-16th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/12/stimulus-and-the-soft-patch A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/12/stimulus-and-the-soft-patch http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/12/cisco-...-still-a-friend-of-mine Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/12/cisco-...-still-a-friend-of-mine http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/10/the-fed-gives-the-treasury-a-gift In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/10/the-fed-gives-the-treasury-a-gift http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/9/please---no-more-stimulus A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/8/9/please---no-more-stimulus http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/9/a-recap-of-july-2010 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/9/a-recap-of-july-2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/9/week-ended-august-6th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/9/week-ended-august-6th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/9/week-of-august-9th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/8/9/week-of-august-9th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/7/22/the-advance-in-earnings Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/7/22/the-advance-in-earnings http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/7/19/issue-42,-july-2010 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/7/19/issue-42,-july-2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/7/15/3-myths-about-consumption-and-savings A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/7/15/3-myths-about-consumption-and-savings http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/7/9/the-political-economy A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/7/9/the-political-economy http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/7/8/second-quarter-2010 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/7/8/second-quarter-2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/7/8/a-recap-of-june-2010 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/7/8/a-recap-of-june-2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/6/23/the-fed-flies-with-the-doves In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/6/23/the-fed-flies-with-the-doves http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/6/7/a-recap-of-may-2010 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/6/7/a-recap-of-may-2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/5/11/a-recap-of-april-2010 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Tue, 11 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/5/11/a-recap-of-april-2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/4/29/fed_twiddles_its_thumbs In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/4/29/fed_twiddles_its_thumbs http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/4/26/steep_auto_sector_recovery_to_continue In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2010/4/26/steep_auto_sector_recovery_to_continue http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/4/14/issue_41,_april_2010 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/4/14/issue_41,_april_2010 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/4/8/first_quarter_2010 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/4/8/first_quarter_2010 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 06:00:00 GMT 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 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 06:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2010/1/19/issue_40,_january_2010 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 06:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2010/1/13/fourth_quarter_2009_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/30/the_conservatives_big_mistake Editorials published in other news outlets. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/30/the_conservatives_big_mistake 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 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/10/15/issue_39,_october_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 05:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2009/10/12/third_quarter_2009 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 05:00:00 GMT Published Articles First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/10/12/wesbury_wsj:_the_economic_recovery_is_well_underway http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/6/12/obamas_rock_is_not_capitalism Editorials published in other news outlets. 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