These nations, excluding Japan, formerly known as the Asian Tigers, offer good investment opportunities for investors looking to diversify their Asia portfolio. Some of them, like Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore are industrial powerhouses while others like the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia enjoy excellent demographics and natural resources. Compared to more established markets, these markets display more volatility (higher beta). …
U.S. Stock Indexes Slide, UUP Gains, GLD Loses Shine
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] U.S. indexes reversed Tuesday’s gains after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke hinted at stopping further liquidity expansion measures today. In other words, he took the punch bowl away for the time being by showing no monetary exuberance. In a testimony before the Congress that started at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bernanke said though continuing with liquidity enhancing measures …