Although rates are at extraordinarily low levels, these policies have not helped to generate economic activity.
If Spain formally requests a bailout, the massive weight of uncertainty surrounding the country will be lifted and a rally will follow.
Peering into our not-so-crystal ball, we continue to remain cautiously optimistic about global equity markets.
Higher July retail sales won't change the economic backdrop overnight, but several Covestor managers think more better-than-expected numbers are ahead.
Mark Hulbert, a 30-year market veteran, sees an increased chance of a correction. If that happens, long-short investments may be a way to play the downside.