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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/1/5/week_ended_january_2nd http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/1/5/week_of_january_5th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/1/5/week_of_january_5th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/1/5/big_block_buyers_are_back Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2009/1/5/big_block_buyers_are_back http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/1/2/the_ism_manufacturing_index_fell_to_32.4_in_december_from_36.2_in_november Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2009/1/2/the_ism_manufacturing_index_fell_to_32.4_in_december_from_36.2_in_november http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/29/stocks_are_dirt_cheap A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/29/stocks_are_dirt_cheap http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/29/week_ended_december_26th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/29/week_ended_december_26th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/29/week_of_december_29th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/29/week_of_december_29th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/24/new_orders_for_durable_goods_declined_1.0percent_in_november_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/24/new_orders_for_durable_goods_declined_1.0percent_in_november_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/24/personal_income_declined_0.2percent_in_november_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/24/personal_income_declined_0.2percent_in_november_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/real_gdp_contracted_at_an_unrevised_-0.5percent_annual_rate_in_q3 Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/real_gdp_contracted_at_an_unrevised_-0.5percent_annual_rate_in_q3 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/new_single-family_homes_were_sold_at_an_annual_rate_of_407,000_in_novemb Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/new_single-family_homes_were_sold_at_an_annual_rate_of_407,000_in_novemb http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/existing_home_sales_declined_8.6percent_in_november_to_an_annual_rate_of Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/existing_home_sales_declined_8.6percent_in_november_to_an_annual_rate_of http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/fed_balance_sheet_expansion_is_not_hyper-inflationary In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/fed_balance_sheet_expansion_is_not_hyper-inflationary http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/no_deflation._no_hyperinflation._ A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/23/no_deflation._no_hyperinflation._ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/22/things_to_be_thankful_for A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/22/things_to_be_thankful_for http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/22/week_ended_december_19th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/22/week_ended_december_19th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/22/week_of_december_22nd Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/22/week_of_december_22nd http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/22/bobs_christmas_wish:_lower_credit_spreads Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/22/bobs_christmas_wish:_lower_credit_spreads http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/16/the_consumer_price_index_cpi_dropped_1.7percent_in_november_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/16/the_consumer_price_index_cpi_dropped_1.7percent_in_november_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/16/housing_starts_declined_18.9percent_in_november Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/16/housing_starts_declined_18.9percent_in_november http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/16/the_fed_goes_nuclear In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/16/the_fed_goes_nuclear http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/15/industrial_production_declined_0.6percent_in_november_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/15/industrial_production_declined_0.6percent_in_november_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/15/we_are_the_catalyst A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monday Morning Outlook First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/15/we_are_the_catalyst http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/15/week_ended_december_12th Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/15/week_ended_december_12th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/15/week_of_december_15th Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Market Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/15/week_of_december_15th http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/12/the_producer_price_index_ppi_dropped_2.2percent_in_november_ Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Data Watch First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/12/the_producer_price_index_ppi_dropped_2.2percent_in_november_ http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/12/retail_sales_show_bounce_in_velocity A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/12/retail_sales_show_bounce_in_velocity http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/8/a_recap_of_november_2008 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/12/8/a_recap_of_november_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/4/velocity_watch In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/4/velocity_watch http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/3/nber_makes_it_official In-depth analysis of the economy and financial markets. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research Reports First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/3/nber_makes_it_official http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/3/perspective_on_the_recession A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/12/3/perspective_on_the_recession http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/11/26/talking_turkey Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/11/26/talking_turkey http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/11/21/the_economy,_stocks,__the_new_economic_team A video series providing perspectives on important economic issues. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wesbury 101 - Economic Video Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/11/21/the_economy,_stocks,__the_new_economic_team http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/11/17/market_headwinds Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., discusses the latest developments in the market and takes a look ahead. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Weekly Video First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/11/17/market_headwinds http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/11/6/a_recap_of_october_2008 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/11/6/a_recap_of_october_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/10/16/issue_35,_october_2008 Bob Carey, Chief Investment Officer at First Trust Advisors L.P., provides market analysis and sector overviews. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Newsletter First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/10/16/issue_35,_october_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/10/9/third_quarter_2008 A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarterly Commentary First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/CEFCommentary/2008/10/9/third_quarter_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/10/7/a_recap_of_september_2008 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/10/7/a_recap_of_september_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/10/8/how_to_start_the_healing_now Editorials published in the Wall Street Journal. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wall Street Journal First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/10/8/how_to_start_the_healing_now http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/9/8/a_recap_of_august_2008 Monthly Commentary on the economy and markets. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Monthly Talking Points First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/MarketCommentary/2008/9/8/a_recap_of_august_2008 http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/10/8/inflation_is_a_clear_and_present_danger Editorials published in the Wall Street Journal. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wall Street Journal First Trust Advisors http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2008/10/8/inflation_is_a_clear_and_present_danger 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/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/2008/10/8/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/2008/10/8/change_we_can_believe_in_is_all_around_us 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/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/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