PM Images By Mehdi Benatiya Andaloussi, Economist, World Economic Outlook Division of the IMF’s Research Department; Nina Biljanovska, Economist, Macro-Financial Division of the Research Department; Alessia De Stefani, Economist, IMF Research Department; and Rui C. Mano, Deputy Division Chief, IMF’s Research Department Effects may be delayed in some countries: if interest rates remain higher for…
PeopleImages/E+ via Getty Images Main Thesis / Background The purpose of this article is to evaluate the iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:IYR) as an investment option at its current market price. This is a passive sector fund that invests in REITs with the objective “to track the investment results of an index composed of…
William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images Purpose I look at the high frequency weekly indicators because while they can be very noisy, they provide a good nowcast of the economy, and will telegraph the maintenance or change in the economy well before monthly or quarterly data is available. They are also an excellent way to “mark your…
Phynart Studio/E+ via Getty Images Introduction ADMA Biologics (NASDAQ:ADMA) is a commercial biopharmaceutical company that specializes in creating plasma-derived biologics for treating immunodeficient patients. Through its subsidiaries, ADMA BioManufacturing and ADMA BioCenters, the company produces and distributes FDA-approved products such as Bivigam and Nabi-HB. Originating from the acquisition of the Biotest Therapy Business Unit, ADMA…