In this week’s recap: U.S. equity benchmarks hit fresh record highs; one trade deal is signed, and Congress approves another; builders break ground on more residential projects. WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE Presented by Christopher Pelley, January 20, 2020 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Traders were i...

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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 Presented by Christopher Pelley, January 13, 2020 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET The ...

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In this year-end recap: A look back at the ascent stocks made during 2019 and some of the key economic developments of the year. WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE Presented by Christopher Pelley, December 30, 2019 WHAT DROVE THE MARKETS? Four factors influenced investment performance in 2019: a shift in U...

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December 2019 Economic Outlook: Slowing, but Still Growing Strong U.S. economic fundamentals include jobs, confidence and stable inflation. Continuing trade tensions are a concern, but impact should be manageable. Fiscal policy is giving a boost to GDP, but impact is fading. Fed policy is ...

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In this week’s recap: the U.S. and China reach a phase-one trade deal, the Fed leaves the benchmark interest rate alone, and November retail sales come in below expectations. WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE Presented by Christopher Pelley, December 16, 2019 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET The U.S. and Chi...

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In this week’s recap: stocks ride out a choppy week, as traders react to a potential delay for a phase-one U.S.-China trade deal and a surprising jobs report. WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE Presented by Christopher Pelley, December 9, 2019 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Key Wall Street benchmarks were u...

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