by Jon Robertson | Nov 30, 2020 | Weekly
In this week’s recap: 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. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Jon Robertson,...
by Jon Robertson | Nov 23, 2020 | Weekly
In this week’s recap: New COVID-19 infections drive market anxieties, despite anticipated vaccines; Fed Chair Powell warns that continued infections may limit economic activity for months. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Jon Robertson, November 23, 2020 THE...
by Jon Robertson | Nov 16, 2020 | Weekly
In this week’s recap: A COVID-19 vaccine spurs a stock market rally, even as more cases are reported and some areas renew lockdowns. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Jon Robertson, November 16, 2020 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET News of a COVID-19 vaccine ignited a...
by Jon Robertson | Nov 9, 2020 | Weekly
In this week’s recap: Markets react positively to the election, seeing promise in a divided government; unemployment rate falls. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Jon Robertson, November 9, 2020 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks soared last week as investors...
by Jon Robertson | Nov 2, 2020 | Weekly
In this week’s recap: With no fiscal stimulus anticipated and election around the corner, stocks slumped through a difficult week. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Jon Robertson, November 2, 2020 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stock prices dropped last week as...
by Jon Robertson | Oct 26, 2020 | Weekly
In this week’s recap: Stocks lagged after another week with no fiscal stimulus; the labor market seemed to improve despite a rise in COVID-19 cases. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Jon Robertson, October 26, 2020 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET The failure to reach...