Of Europe and Earnings and Chinese Housing

Russell’s Chief Investment Strategist Erik Ristuben talks about positive U.S. economic news and corporate earnings on this week’s Market Week in Review video. Ristuben also discusses a concerning UBS note about Chinese growth and its housing sector. It’s all on this week’s Market Week in Review video webcast. Mark Soupiset is your host.


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Weak, but not weak enough – April jobs number won’t alter year’s economic growth forecast

On Market Week in Review, Chief Investment Strategist Erik Ristuben explains that the April jobs number, while disappointing, does not alter Russell’s 2.5%-3% economic growth rate projections for the year, as job additions in prior months have provided some balance. He also applauded companies’ incredible ability to squeeze earnings out of a modest economic recovery, but noted that many are going to need to hire to reach the next revenue tier. Last, but not least, he talked about the possible impact of the upcoming political elections in France and Greece.


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Why GDP fears may be overblown

In this week’s Market Week in Review video webcast, Russell’s Chief Investment Strategist Erik Ristuben discusses market expectations versus the 2.2% GDP number that was released on Friday. Ristuben also tells host Mark Soupiset why he believes that the significant drop in 10-year Treasury yields is different from previous flights to quality, and he discusses Europe’s latest struggles and their impact on markets.


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Earnings pull market from Euro-jitters

As U.S. companies posted very strong earnings Thursday, the market reacted positively, seemingly shrugging off the previous day’s concerns over the ongoing Euro-debt crisis and China growth concerns. Russell’s Director Client Investment Strategies Mark Eibel shares his views on these topics and more on this week’s Market Week in Review video webcast. Mark Soupiset hosts.


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