In-depth coverage of issues affecting global financial markets. Gain a clearer understanding of forces that move markets.

The Return of Some Risk Appetite - October 2009
Henry J. Herrmann, Chief Executive Officer, Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.
Henry J. Herrmann, CEO and Chairman of the Investment Policy Committee, offers insight on the credit rally and how it ultimately may lead to a better environment for equities.

German Elections: A Positive Result but Action Needed - October 2009
Derek Hamilton, International Economist, Waddell & Reed
Germany’s recent parliamentary elections significantly changed the balance of power in Germany. Learn how this might affect the German economy and the country’s ability to compete globally.

Recovery begins slowly, as unemployment lingers - July 2009
Henry J. Herrmann, Chief Executive Officer, Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.
There are some key areas to watch as signals to the eventual pace of market recovery, including inflation, unemployment and the credit markets.

Fewer new job losses, but the length of time out of work is still growing - June 2009
Despite an easing unemployment rate, the duration of job losses across many sectors - especially durable goods and energy - continues to impact consumer spending and the broader economy.

Student Financial Aid in America's Colleges - May 2009
David P. Gardner, Ph.D., President Emeritus, University of California
American higher education has become the world's most diverse, most pluralistic, most accommodative and least centrally planned enterprise (one of its major strengths).

India's election results signal a mandate for privatization and change - May 2009
Pat Srinivas, Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company's India analyst
Learn why we think India's recent election results could provide a catalyst for higher economic growth in the world's largest democracy.

China's economy: Stimulus at work - April 2009
Frederick Jiang, Portfolio Manager, CFA; Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
Michael L. Avery, Chief Investment Officer; Portfolio Manager WRA/Ivy Asset Strategy Fund
Ryan F. Caldwell, Portfolio Manager WRA/Ivy Asset Strategy Fund
Learn why our Asset Strategy and Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund investment teams believe 2009 is the year of the bulldozer.

The U.S. job market: Losses deepen across most sectors - April 2009
How bad is the job market? Learn what that might mean for managing an equity portfolio, or for the amount of time that might be necessary to develop alternative sources of income to pay household bills.

The G20 meeting and its implications for Emerging Europe - April 2009
Derek Hamilton, International Economist, Waddell & Reed
Our International Economist discusses how the global recession has affected Eastern Europe.