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, 08 Aug 2008 09:44:27 GMT http://www.ftportfolios.com/Common/Images/FTARssLogo.gif http://www.ftportfolios.com/Retail/Research/Subscription.aspx http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/8/non-farm_productivity_increased_at_a_2.2percent_annual_rate_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/8/non-farm_productivity_increased_at_a_2.2percent_annual_rate_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/8/6/a_recap_of_july_2008 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/8/6/a_recap_of_july_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/5/the_ism_non-manufacturing_composite_index_increased_to_49.5_in_july_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/5/the_ism_non-manufacturing_composite_index_increased_to_49.5_in_july_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/5/fed_takes_baby_step_toward_tightening In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/5/fed_takes_baby_step_toward_tightening http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/4/personal_income_increased_0.1percent_in_june Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/4/personal_income_increased_0.1percent_in_june http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/4/gdp_report_mis-underestimated A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/4/gdp_report_mis-underestimated http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/8/4/week_ended_august_1st Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/8/4/week_ended_august_1st http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/8/4/week_of_august_4th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/8/4/week_of_august_4th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/8/4/dont_fear_the_reaper Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/8/4/dont_fear_the_reaper http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/1/non-farm_payrolls_declined_51,000_in_july_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/1/non-farm_payrolls_declined_51,000_in_july_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/1/the_ism_manufacturing_index_declined_to_50.0_in_july_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/8/1/the_ism_manufacturing_index_declined_to_50.0_in_july_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/31/the_first_estimate_for_q2_real_gdp_growth_is_1.9percent_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/31/the_first_estimate_for_q2_real_gdp_growth_is_1.9percent_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/28/stocks:_the_only_game_in_town? A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/28/stocks:_the_only_game_in_town? http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/28/week_ended_july_25th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/28/week_ended_july_25th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/28/week_of_july_28th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/28/week_of_july_28th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/28/generating_returns_from_capital Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/28/generating_returns_from_capital http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/25/new_orders_for_durable_goods_increased_0.8percent_in_june Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/25/new_orders_for_durable_goods_increased_0.8percent_in_june http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/25/new_single-family_homes_were_sold_at_an_annual_rate_of_530,000_in_june Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/25/new_single-family_homes_were_sold_at_an_annual_rate_of_530,000_in_june http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/24/existing_home_sales_declined_2.6percent_in_june_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/24/existing_home_sales_declined_2.6percent_in_june_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/21/growth_was_solid_in_q2 A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/21/growth_was_solid_in_q2 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/21/week_ended_july_18th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/21/week_ended_july_18th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/21/week_of_july_21st Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/21/week_of_july_21st http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/21/q2_earnings_blowout_ Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/21/q2_earnings_blowout_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/17/housing_starts_increased_9.1percent_in_june_to_1.066_million_units_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/17/housing_starts_increased_9.1percent_in_june_to_1.066_million_units_ 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/EconomicResearch/2008/7/14/dont_forget_government_failure A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/14/dont_forget_government_failure http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/14/week_ended_july_11th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/14/week_ended_july_11th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/14/week_of_july_14th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/14/week_of_july_14th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/14/earnings_and_the_economy Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/14/earnings_and_the_economy 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/EconomicResearch/2008/7/8/home_sales_hitting_bottom In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/7/8/home_sales_hitting_bottom http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/7/a_recap_of_june_2008 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/7/7/a_recap_of_june_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/6/25/august_tightening_on_the_table In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/6/25/august_tightening_on_the_table http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/6/19/forecast_update:_faster_growth,_higher_inflation,_higher_interest_rates In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/6/19/forecast_update:_faster_growth,_higher_inflation,_higher_interest_rates http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/6/11/wesbury_wsj:_change_we_can_believe_in_is_all_around_us Editorials published in the Wall Street Journal. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wall Street Journal First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/6/11/wesbury_wsj:_change_we_can_believe_in_is_all_around_us http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/6/5/a_recap_of_may_2008 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/6/5/a_recap_of_may_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/5/6/A_Recap_of_April_2008 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/5/6/A_Recap_of_April_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/4/30/Deja_Vu:_The_Feds_Interest_Rate_Dilemma Editorials published in the Wall Street Journal. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wall Street Journal First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/4/30/Deja_Vu:_The_Feds_Interest_Rate_Dilemma http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/4/18/Issue_33,_April_2008 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/4/18/Issue_33,_April_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/4/9/First_Quarter_2008 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/4/9/First_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/EconomicResearch/2008/1/28/Wesbury_WSJ:_The_Economy_Is_Fine_Really Editorials published in the Wall Street Journal. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wall Street Journal First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/1/28/Wesbury_WSJ:_The_Economy_Is_Fine_Really http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/1/16/Issue_32,_January_2008 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/1/16/Issue_32,_January_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/1/14/Fourth_Quarter_2007 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/1/14/Fourth_Quarter_2007 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2007/12/7/Lets_Not_Panic_and_Ruin_the_World Editorials published in the Wall Street Journal. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Wall Street Journal First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2007/12/7/Lets_Not_Panic_and_Ruin_the_World http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/10/12/Issue_31__October_2007 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2007/10/12/Issue_31__October_2007 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2007/10/7/Third_Quarter_2007 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2007/10/7/Third_Quarter_2007 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