Consumer Inflation Unsettles Investors #WEVU 5/17/2021
In this week’s episode: As consumer prices take a big step up, stocks take a step in the other direction.
Mixed market results as labor numbers cope with uncertainty #WEVU 5/10/21
In this week’s episode: Mixed market results as labor numbers cope with uncertainty.
Mixed Signals Lead to a Choppy Week #WEVU 4/26/21
In this week’s episode: The crosscurrents of strong corporate earnings, rising global cases of COVID-19, and the specter of higher capital gains taxes led to a choppy week of trading that left stock prices slightly lower for the week.
Record Highs for Stocks #WEVU 4/19/2021
In this week’s episode: Good indicators for earnings season and other economic data lead to record highs for stocks.
A Week of Economic Advancement #WEVU 4/12/21
In this week’s episode: Tech stocks and strong indicators lead a week of economic advancement.
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S&P500 Hits 4,000 #WEVU 4/5/2021
In this week’s episode: Markets react positively to infrastructure proposals; S&P 500 rises above 4,000 for the first time.
Yellen & Powell Signal Optimism #WEVU 3/29/2021
In this week’s episode: weakness in tech and high-growth stocks leads to a rocky week; Yellen and Powell signal optimism
New Record High #WEVU 3/15/2021
In this week’s episode: The White House signs the COVID-19 fiscal relief bill into law & the economy reacted positively.
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.
Inflation Concerns #WEVU 2/22/2021
In this week’s episode: Accommodative Fed policies lead to inflation concerns.
Economic Optimism #WEVU 2/16/21
In this week’s episode: Vaccinations and declining case numbers result in economic optimism; Fed Chair says no change for now.
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.”
Stocks Drift Lower #WEVU 1/18/2021
In this week’s episode: Mixed news elicits a mixed reaction from the markets; incoming Biden Administration outlines stimulus plan.
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.