Monthly Economic Update for February 2020
In this month’s recap: the emerging coronavirus reins in the bulls on Wall Street, trade deals make headlines, the United Kingdom makes its Brexit, and confident U.S. households help the economy keep its pace. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Steve E...
Weekly Economic 2-3-2020
In this week’s recap: coronavirus concerns ripple through global stock markets; the Fed makes a slight monetary policy adjustment; consumer confidence rises; the government makes its first estimate of fourth-quarter growth. Weekly Economic Update Presented by...
Weekly Economic 1-27-2020
In this week’s recap: stock and commodity traders turn cautious as the coronavirus reaches America; home sales increase even with the current housing market’s slim inventory. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Steve E Holmes, January 27, 2020 THE WEEK...
Weekly Economic 1-6-2020
In this week’s recap: Oil prices spike after a U.S. airstrike in Iran raises supply disruption concerns; a manufacturing activity index disappoints; stocks are little changed following an abbreviated trading week. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Steve E...
Weekly Economic 12-30-19
In this year-end recap: A look back at the ascent stocks made during 2019 and some of the key economic developments of the year. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Steve E Holmes, December 30, 2019 What Drove the Markets? Four factors influenced...
Weekly Economic 12-16-19
In this week’s recap: the U.S. and China reach a phase-one trade deal, the Fed leaves the benchmark interest rate alone, and November retail sales come in below expectations. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Steve E Holmes, December 16, 2019 THE WEEK...
Weekly Economic Update 12-9-19
In this week’s recap: stocks ride out a choppy week, as traders react to a potential delay for a phase-one U.S.-China trade deal and a surprising jobs report. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Steve E Holmes, December 9, 2019 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET...
Weekly Economic 11-11-19
In this week’s recap: the Dow and S&P 500 extend their winning streaks, even with conflicting messages emerging about U.S.-China trade negotiations; a gauge of U.S. business activity improves. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Steve E Holmes, November 11,...
Weekly Economic Update 11-4-19
In this week’s recap: stock indices again set records, the Fed makes its third rate cut of the year, October’s employment report is a nice surprise, and U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators make some progress. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Steve E Holmes,...
Weekly Economic 10-28-19
In this week’s recap: stocks flirt with record highs, China and the U.S. continue negotiations toward a trade deal, and consumer sentiment improves. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Steve E Holmes, October 28, 2019 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET The S&P...