Rising Yields & Increasing Inflation #WEVU 3/8/2021
In this week’s episode: Stocks have a mixed reaction to rising bond yields and increasing inflation.
Rising Yields Deliver Blow to Stocks #WEVU 3/1/21
In this week’s episode: Rising bond yields deliver a blow to stocks; Fed Chair affirms commitment to current money policy.
Bull Story Remains Intact #WEVU 2/8/21
In this week’s episode: The markets went back to basics this week, showing optimism for positive COVID-19 news.
Bull Market Takes a Breather #WEVU 2/1/2021
In this week’s episode: After setting new highs, market rattled by unexpected trading phenomenon.
Optimism Boosts Stocks #WEVU 1/25/2021
In this week’s episode: A streak of optimism on fiscal stimulus and vaccines boosts the markets; Yellen tells Congress to “act big.”
Fireworks to Start the New Year #WEVU 1/11/21
In this week’s episode: Happy New Year! Stocks hit record highs and have varied reactions on stimulus checks and another potential vaccine.
Happy New Year! #WEVU 1/4/2021
In this week’s episode: Happy New Year! Stocks hit record highs and have varied reactions on stimulus checks and another potential vaccine.
Vaccine Rollout a Positive for Markets #WEVU 12/21/2020
In this week’s episode: A rollout for a COVID-19 vaccine led to a positive reaction from the markets; stimulus talks continue.
Stimulus Stalls, Stocks Stumble #WEVU 12/14/2020
In this week’s episode: Rising number of COVID-19 cases and no progress on a stimulus bill lead to a bumpy week on Wall Street; U.K. anticipates “No-Deal” for Brexit.
Stocks March Higher #WEVU 12/07/2020
In this week’s episode: Promising signs of a fiscal stimulus package inspire an upward week for stocks; retailers’ extended “Black Friday” sales produce mixed results.
DOW Hits 30,000 #WEVU 11/30/2020
In this week’s episode: Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 30,000 milestone in response to promising vaccine news and lessening political uncertainty; former Fed chair Janet Yellen nominated as Secretary of the Treasury.
New COVID-19 Infections Drive Market Anxieties #WEVU 11/23/2020
In this week’s episode: New COVID-19 infections drive market anxieties, despite anticipated vaccines; Fed Chair Powell warns that continued infections may limit economic activity for months.
COVID-19 Vaccine Spurs a Rally #WEVU 11/16/2020
In this week’s episode: A COVID-19 vaccine spurs a stock market rally, even as more cases are reported and some areas renew lockdowns.
Markets React Positively to the Election #WEVU 11/09/2020
In this week’s episode: Markets react positively to the election, seeing promise in a divided government; unemployment rate falls.
Stocks Slump Through a Difficult Week #WEVU 11/02/2020
In this week’s episode: with no fiscal stimulus anticipated and election around the corner, stocks slumped through a difficult week.
Stocks Lag With No Fiscal Stimulus #WEVU 10/26/2020
In this week’s episode: stocks lagged after another week with no fiscal stimulus; the labor market seemed to improve despite a rise in COVID-19 cases.
A Difficult Week for Stocks #WEVU 10/19/2020
In this week’s episode: a difficult week for stocks, reacting to delayed stimulus, little good news on COVID-19 treatment, and jobless claims.
Stocks Soar #WEVU 10/12/2020
In this week’s episode: stocks soar, despite mixed messages on fiscal stimulus.