The Fed is Operating at a Loss
For the first time, it seems, the Federal Reserve Bank is operating at a loss and has negative cash flow. According to the Economic...
Intra-Year Declines in the S&P 500
Every investor expects short-term volatility in the stock market. Until it happens. Here is a look at intra-year declines in the market...
Keeping Stock Market Performance in Perspective
Stock market corrections are difficult, particularly after three years of double-digit returns. A historical perspective of market...
COVID-19 Tracker
The best one-sheet statistical tracker of relevant virus data available. First Trust has consistently provided current and useful...
Causes of the Great Recession and Strengths of the US Economy
Brian Wesbury, First Trust Chief Economist, clearly defines what he sees as the cause of the Great Recession 2008/2009 and why our...