Weekly Economic Update August 12, 2019

August 12, 2019 Weekly Economic Updates
In this week’s recap: China jolts the markets by devaluing the yuan, aggregate second-quarter earnings top analyst projections, and stocks retreat for the week. Q U O T E   O F   T H E   W E E K “Dignity does not come in possessing honors, but in deserving them.” – ARISTOTLE T I P   O
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Weekly Economic Update July 29, 2019

In this week’s recap: stocks rise, data shows economic growth slowing from the first quarter, and the stage is set for further U.S.-China trade discussions. Q U O T E   O F   T H E   W E E K “To succeed, planning alone is insufficient. One must improvise as well.” – ISAAC ASIMOV T I
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Weekly Economic Update July 22, 2019

In this week’s recap: stocks dip as earnings season begins; investors wait for the July Federal Reserve meeting, while considering retail sales data and comments from Fed officials. Q U O T E   O F   T H E   W E E K “If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find
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Weekly Economic Update July 15, 2019

In this week’s recap: the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average close at historic peaks after bulls consider Capitol Hill testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell; tame inflation persists. Weekly Quote “Be nice to people on your way up, because you’re going to meet them all on your way down.” – JIMMY DURANTE
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Weekly Economic Update June 24, 2019

In this week’s recap: Wall Street maintains its risk-on mood, even as tensions grow between the U.S. and Iran, influenced by a White House tweet and a dovish signal from the Federal Reserve.  Weekly Quote “If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by
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Weekly Economic Update June 17, 2019

In this week’s recap: the major Wall Street equity indices see further June gains, oil investors react to tanker attacks, and retail sales improve.  Weekly Quote “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” BABE RUTH Weekly Tip Some people take out personal loans to pay off high-interest credit card debts. For some,
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