The Past Week in the Markets
Stocks rose again this week with developed international and emerging markets having the biggest gains. Good fourth quarter earnings news and comments from the Federal Reserve, that they were likely going to end shrinking their balance sheet, helped fuel the gains. The FED has been letting $50BN worth of maturing bonds fall off their balance […]
The Past Week in the Markets
US Stocks saw strong gains this week as fears of a U.S. economic slowdown subsided. Markets were encouraged by possible easing of trade tensions. It was reported Friday that China had offered to increase imports of U.S. goods by $1TN over five years. There were also reports of debates within the Trump administration about easing […]
The Past Week in the Markets
Despite very little news this week, stocks had significant gains with small cap stocks seeing the biggest increase. Prior data had showed strong total retail holiday sales, but this week, mall based retailers posted weak sales. General Motors reported that 4th quarter earnings were going to be higher than forecast and raised its forecast for […]
