Does an Odd Economic Tidbit Reveal Surging Optimism?

By Joseph G. Carson | Published September 20, 2012 in AllianceBernstein, Americas, Economics | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

The Philadelphia Fed Index, a leading measure of US economic activity, beat analysts’ expectations. But what caught our eye—and many others’ as well—was a detail within the survey: the future index jumped more sharply than it has since February 1991, when the first Gulf War ended unexpectedly quickly.

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How Would Municipals Fare Under Romney?

By Douglas J. Peebles | Published September 12, 2012 in AllianceBernstein, Americas, Bonds/Fixed Income | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Last month, we wrote that changes to the tax code being discussed in Washington would affect the value of municipal bonds. While that analysis still holds true, that was before the election campaign engines really revved up. Now there’s more chatter, if not more clarity. My colleague Michael Brooks weighs in.

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Fiscal Cliff Adds Urgency to US Election Budget Showdown

By Joseph G. Carson | Published August 29, 2012 in AllianceBernstein, Americas, Economics | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

With a record tax increase on tap for January 1, 2013, there has never been a better time for Washington to have a serious debate about fiscal policy. Before the economy reaches the so-called fiscal cliff, when huge tax increases and spending cuts are scheduled to take effect, US voters will have the opportunity to [...]

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