January 2020

In this month’s recap: As 2019 ends, the U.S. and China agree to a phase-one trade deal, and stocks, gold, and oil all advance. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Craig Moore, January 2020   THE MONTH IN BRIEF Stocks rallied in December, closing out a decidedly...

December 2019

In this month’s recap: stocks stay in rally mode, helped by hints that the U.S. and China may be closing in on a phase-one trade deal; hiring bounces back; key real estate indicators look stronger. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Craig Moore, December 2019  ...

November 2019

In this month’s recap: another rate cut from the Federal Reserve, a strong hint of a partial U.S.-China trade deal, and stocks reach record heights again. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Craig Moore, November 2019   THE MONTH IN BRIEF Investors and traders...

October 2019

In this month’s recap: The Fed cuts interest rates, the price of oil spikes, and trade negotiations between the U.S. and China are rescheduled. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Craig Moore, October 2019 THE MONTH IN BRIEF September brought an economic event that...

September 2019

In this month’s recap: stocks descend as traders respond to the devaluation of the Chinese yuan as well as new developments in the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks; the price of gold rises, and bond yields fall. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Craig Moore,...

August 2019

In this month’s recap: the Federal Reserve eases, stocks reach historic peaks, and face-to-face U.S.-China trade talks formally resume. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Criag Moore August 2019 THE MONTH IN BRIEF July was a positive month for stocks and a notable...