A recap of the past week in 3 short headlines 1. Volatile Week Stocks had a rough and volatile week, with new information about stimulus, the current economic recovery, and coronavirus numbers. Stocks opened this week up by rising on Monday but then fell for the next three days. They rose on Friday when data […]
1. Stocks Firing On All Cylinders U.S. equities have continued to rise amidst talk of a $1.8 trillion stimulus package endorsed by President Trump. However, opposing takes from both Democrats and Senate Republicans threaten to derail the package. The S&P 500 closed at $3,477.13, approaching its all-time high at $3,588.11. The Dow Jones and NASDAQ […]
COVID-19 has placed a serious financial burden on the population on top of the many infections and deaths it has caused. From shutting down our borders to foreigners to suspending all major sporting events and leagues, America has isolated itself from others and the financial impact of that has made its mark. And with this […]
A recap of the past week in 3 short headlines 1. Positive Vibes? Happy October! This past week broke the losing streak of the S&P 500 as it finished 1.52% higher for the week. The NASDAQ finished 1.48% higher as well. After 4 consecutive weeks of finishing lower, this past week’s developments could indicate that […]
A recap of the past week in 3 short headlines 1. Is It Over? This past week was the 4th consecutive week that the S&P 500 declined. Continuing its downward trends from the previous weeks of 8/31/2020, 9/7/2020, and 9/14/2020, the S&P 500 and continued their decline as many investors continue to lower their expectations […]
A vast majority of government intervention in the economy is intended to benefit consumers and workers. However, many businesses see government intervention as an obstacle or even as an enemy to growth. Regardless of this opinion, there are government policies which when enacted actually create a better economic environment for business. This lesson will cover […]