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Weekly Updates
Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance.
Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead.
Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity.
Monthly Updates
Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets.
Quarterly Updates
Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews.
 
Closed-End Fund Commentary
Quarterly Commentary
A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin.

Economic Research and Advisory
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CFA - Senior Economist

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Monday Morning Outlook  
A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy.

8/4/2008   GDP Report "Mis-Underestimated"
7/28/2008   Stocks: The Only Game in Town?
7/21/2008   Growth Was Solid in Q2
7/14/2008   Don't Forget Government Failure
7/7/2008   Where Does Inflation Come From?
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Data Watch  
Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released.

8/8/2008   Non-farm productivity increased at a 2.2% annual rate
8/5/2008   The ISM non-manufacturing composite index increased to 49.5 in July
8/4/2008   Personal income increased 0.1% in June
8/1/2008   Non-farm payrolls declined 51,000 in July
8/1/2008   The ISM Manufacturing index declined to 50.0 in July
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Research Reports  
In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets.

8/5/2008   Fed Takes "Baby Step" Toward Tightening
7/8/2008   Home Sales Hitting Bottom
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