With the increase growing of a global market, an investment for a nation is no longer restricted by nation’s savings rates. Yes, the domestic investment can is still affected by saving rate although if it is a fairly attractive yield, compare to the world savings. By the same approach, an excess of domestic savings may easily flow out of the country when foreign export markets, offering a more eminent interest rate. It is belief that most external imbalances are a dangerous threat to stability in the global and domestic economy. (more…)

A mutual fund is an investment company that pools the money of many investors and invests it on their behalf. Based on a fund’s stated objective, the money is invested in stocks, bonds, money market securities, or a combination of these. At the end of 2004, there were about 8,000 mutual funds with 267 mil- lion accounts worth in excess of $8.1 trillion. All investments have an element of risk. Mutual funds are no different. And, with so many choices, great care should be exercised to find a fund that is right for you. (more…)