Market updates In this unusually difficult environment for investors, we are committed to keeping you informed. Latest market updates Weekly market update — Week ending November 27, 2008 November 27, 2008 Hard times: Q&A on perspectives and possibilities November 21, 2008 by Ernie Ankrim, Chief Investment Strategist These are hard, painful times. As you can imagine, I'm constantly being asked some important questions. So I'd like to address several of the questions I find most meaningful. Weekly market update — Week ending November 21, 2008 November 21, 2008 Weekly market update — Week ending November 14, 2008 November 14, 2008 Weekly market update — Week ending November 7, 2008 November 7, 2008 Timing the economy: A very dangerous game October 17, 2008 by Ernie Ankrim, Chief Investment Strategist Attempting to time your exit from and re-entry into the stock market based on the perceived state of the economy offers small chance of adding value to your portfolio. Interview with Ron Dugan, Director of Global Equity (PDF) October 10, 2008 Like their U.S. counterparts, international markets fell substantially during the third quarter, with the MSCI EAFE Index losing more than 20% in U.S. dollar terms. Amid the storm, we sat down with Ron Dugan to get his view on recent events and the prospects for recovery. The bailout: A good step for bad times October 6, 2008 by Ernie Ankrim, Chief Investment Strategist Ernie Ankrim offers his perspective on the government bailout. Interview with Randy Lert, Chief Portfolio Strategist (PDF) October 3, 2008 As fear continues to grip global markets, we caught up with Randy Lert, Chief Portfolio Strategist, Investment Management and Research, to get his perspective on recent developments. Market response: Update on EESA approval October 3, 2008 Now that Congress has passed, and President Bush has signed into law, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), we've provided a quick update on recent market developments on what's next on the horizon. Market response: The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (PDF) October 3, 2008 by Erik Ristuben, Chief Investment Officer, Multi-Strategy Solutions For the past eight days, Congress worked to negotiate the final version of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA). In this special market commentary, Erik Ristuben offers his perspective on current developments. Market perspectives Investor newsletter: The psychology of iInvesting (PDF) September 16, 2008 Learn how to overcome seven human behaviors that threaten your financial security Beat the odds by staying invested (PDF) August 8, 2008 Learning from bear markets of the past 40 years (PDF) April 17, 2008 Market perspective and commentary views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date associated with the literature. Nothing contained in this material is intended to constitute legal, tax, securities, or investment advice, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, nor a solicitation of any type. The general information contained in this publication should not be acted upon without obtaining specific legal, tax, and investment advice from a licensed professional. Please remember that all investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested. They do not typically grow at an even rate of return and may experience negative growth. As with any type of portfolio structuring, attempting to reduce risk and increase return could, at certain times, unintentionally reduce returns. Copyright © Russell Investments 2008. All rights reserved Russell Investment Group is a Washington, USA corporation, which operates through subsidiaries worldwide, including Russell Investments, and is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Securities products and services offered through Russell Financial Services, Inc. (formerly Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.), member FINRA, part of Russell Investments. For information on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, go to www.finra.org. RFD 1050. First used: September 2008			Financial professionals Log in for additional articles   Work with a financial professional In challenging markets and good ones, we believe working with an investment professional is the best way to reach your financial goals. Find an investment professional who can help.   Fund updates Go to updates on Russell's funds   Additional commentary Market commentary: U.S. Senate approves the EESA Market update: Key points from Erik Ristuben (PDF) From caution to confidence: Watch points for the markets moving forward Mark Eibel provides context for a week of historic market volatility (PDF) Paulson and Bernanke show strong leadership in crisis (PDF) The News Tribune interview with Dr. Steve Wood Market perspective: The best and worst of times

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