Weekly Market Commentary for June 29, 2020

Weekly Market Commentary for June 29, 2020

The Markets Blame it on the coronavirus. Stock markets in the United States and Europe retreated last week as the number of new COVID-19 cases increased steadily in America. On Thursday, there were more than 44,000 new cases, the highest daily total to date, according...
Weekly Market Commentary for June 22, 2020

Weekly Market Commentary for June 22, 2020

The Markets Could it be the upside surprises? U.S. stock markets have marched higher despite a pandemic, an economic downturn, and social justice protests – and a lot of people have wondered why. Greg Rosalsky of Plant Money spoke with Nobel Prize-winning...
Weekly Market Commentary for June 15, 2020

Weekly Market Commentary for June 15, 2020

The Markets The Nasdaq Composite dipped its toes into record territory last week before retreating. Stock indices in the United States rallied early last week on optimism about the reopening of businesses across the country. The Nasdaq Composite rose to 10,000 for the...
Weekly Market Commentary for June 8, 2020

Weekly Market Commentary for June 8, 2020

The Markets The employment report electrified U.S. stock markets last week. American stock markets responded enthusiastically to the news U.S. unemployment was 13.3 percent in May. If it seems inexplicable double-digit unemployment would thrill investors, there is a...