Posts Tagged ‘January 2020’
Atlanta-Futures Markets Eye Coronavirus Outbreak
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 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stock prices fell last week as investors considered the potential health and economic risks of the flu-like coronavirus. Foreign stock…
Read MoreHow to Incorporate Your Passion (Like Golf) Into Your Financial Plan
By Allan Duncan I’m going to wager that you absolutely love golf, which is probably why you’re reading this magazine. It’s a fantastic sport, but it can also be an expensive sport when you start to add up the green fees, cart rental, golf gloves, shoes and apparel, golf clubs, golf balls, bags and miscellaneous…
Read MoreMarket Update: Continued Ups and Downs
In this week’s recap: Stocks end up higher and oil ends up lower after an up-and-down week, as traders react to events in the Middle East and the data in the December unemployment report. Weekly Economic Update THE WEEK ON WALL STREET The market had a choppy five days, with traders reacting to geopolitical…
Read MoreWeekly Update: Oil Takes Center Stage
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 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks descended from record highs Friday, as traders reacted to a U.S. drone strike…
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