This year started off with strong markets as the U.S. slowly worked through its recovery from “The Great Recession”. But as 2011 progressed, things quickly turned south. A number of factors all over the world have led to markets exhibiting high volatility, and prompted many analysts and investors to question if we can pull out of it anytime soon. For now, investors seem to be on the edge of their seats, as President Obama will make a key jobs speech next week and, later this month, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will address the nation about the central bank’s next move to boost the economy. The speculation over a third quantitative easing alone has already impacted many equities and could lead to more choppiness later in the month as well [see also August ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings, and Closures]. In a year where things have gotten so hectic, the stock market [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Seven Best ETF Performers Of Q1 (And Five Of The Worst) ETFs To Watch As Egyptian Drama Plays Out ETF Pipeline: Nigeria Fund, Cloud Computing ETF On Tap Highlighting The PIIGS ETFs May ETFdb Category Kings: Best Performing ETFs