Perspectives on the Economy
Investment professionals of TIAA-CREF offer broad perspective and insightful commentary on risks affecting financial markets, the world economy, and your personal investments. Their knowledge can help you take a long-term view and stay on course, despite the market’s ups and downs.
The Latest
Outlook for growth: Is a double-dip recession in the cards?
10/3/11 - Senior Economist Brett Hammond comments on current economic trends, the potential for another recession and some actions for investors to consider.
TIAA-CREF POINT OF VIEW
Weekly Market Update: Insights from TIAA-CREF Experts - Markets walk a tightrope over earnings, Europe and the economy
10/21/11 - Equity markets continued to walk a tightrope, as investors sought to balance mixed signals on the U.S. economy.
Inflation-linked bonds for long-term diversification
9/9/11 - The unique characteristics of inflation-linked bonds can help protect retirement plans and investment portfolios for diversified, long-term investors seeking to weather periods of economic uncertainty and volatility.
Inflation: How Concerned Should Investors Be?
9/22/11 - This year’s rise in inflation has sparked fear among some investors that the U.S. economy is vulnerable to a bout of inflation that exceeds what’s healthy.
All Eyes on the European Banking Crisis
9/15/11 - As Europe seems destined for a full-blown banking crisis, the big question is whether the European Central Bank can do enough to prevent the crisis from spiraling out of control.
Roger Ferguson talks with Fortune about staying the course in volatile markets.
9/15/11 - In a recent issue of Fortune magazine, Roger Ferguson talks about volatility in the market place and how investors can stay on track with their long-term plans, despite the market’s ups and downs.
Coping with market volatility: TIAA-CREF offers five considerations for investors
Dramatic changes in financial markets – particularly steep drops in stock prices – may cause you to question whether your investments still meet your needs. Many investors wonder how market volatility will impact their financial goals, such as funding retirement, college education, or a home purchase. Download a PDF version of this article»
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