by Bob Polley | Jan 10, 2022 | weekly
In this week’s recap: Hawkish Fed sees bonds higher and stocks retreat. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, January 10, 2022 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET A jump in yields sparked by a more aggressive sounding Federal Reserve sent the market lower to start the...
by Bob Polley | Jan 6, 2022 | quarterly
In this Q4 recap: U.S. economy confronts a new COVID-19 variant amid continuing inflation and supply chain bottlenecks. Europe institutes new social restrictions in response to a surge in Delta and Omicron variant infections. Investors turn cautious as uncertainties...
by Bob Polley | Jan 3, 2022 | weekly
In this week’s recap: Despite Omicron concerns, stocks end year mostly positive, with strong holiday sales figures. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, January 3, 2022 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks closed out the year on a mostly positive note, adding to...
by Bob Polley | Dec 20, 2021 | weekly
In this week’s recap: Fed tightens money policy. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, December 20, 2021 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stock prices retreated last week as global central banks joined the Federal Reserve in taking steps to tighten monetary policy....
by Bob Polley | Dec 13, 2021 | weekly
In this week’s recap: Milder Omicron news boosts stocks. Weekly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, December 13, 2021 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET A more benign reassessment of the possible economic risk posed by Omicron sent stocks sharply higher last week. The Dow...
