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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.
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Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets.
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Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews.
 
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A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin.

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

6/29/2009   Michael Jackson: A Lesson in Economics
6/22/2009   The Overrated Unwinding
6/15/2009   Emotional Forecasts
6/8/2009   Back to September
6/1/2009   Bank Lending Will Lag the Recovery, Not Lead
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Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary  
A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues.

5/22/2009   The Shorts Are Still on the Run (6:32)
5/7/2009   Baseball or Super Ball? (5:54)
4/9/2009   Toxic Assets vs. Toxic Government (5:49)
3/25/2009   This is Not a Dead Cat Bounce
3/19/2009   Helicopter Ben Takes Off (5:16)
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Data Watch  
Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released.

7/2/2009   Non-farm payrolls fell 467,000 in June
7/1/2009   The ISM manufacturing index increased to 44.8 in June from 42.8 in May
6/26/2009   Personal Income increased 1.4% in May
6/25/2009   Real GDP growth in Q1 was revised up slightly to a -5.5% annual rate
6/24/2009   New orders for durable goods increased 1.8% in May
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Research Reports  
In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets.

6/24/2009   Fed Steps Away From Quantitative Easing
6/24/2009   John Callaway - RIP
6/9/2009   V-Shaped Recovery Underway
5/26/2009   Big Housing Recovery on the Way
4/2/2009   Auto Sales Update
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Published Articles  
Editorials published in other news outlets.

5/7/2009   Demand and Supply
2/13/2009   The Good and Bad of a "Bad Bank"
2/13/2009   Unemployment and Stimulus
10/1/2008   How to Start the Healing Now
8/19/2008   Inflation Is a Clear and Present Danger
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