by Joel Charalambakis | Jun 24, 2017 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Healthcare stocks posted one of their strongest weeks of the year and now represent the second best performing group in 2017 so far. The rise coincides with release of the Senate’s healthcare bill, deemed to be more favorable to a number of industries...
by Joel Charalambakis | Jun 4, 2017 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action The U.S. unemployment rate sank to its lowest level in 16 years after the May jobs report. The report says roughly 50,000 fewer jobs were created than the 185,000 anticipated but signs continue to point to a June rate increase from the Fed given overall...
by Joel Charalambakis | May 28, 2017 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Moody’s lowered China’s credit rating by two notches this week citing surging liabilities and weakening financial strength within the country. The move marks the first rating downgrade of China in over 25 years and was greeted harshly by the country’s...
by Joel Charalambakis | May 21, 2017 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action The Euro hit its highest level in several months this week as the dollar fell for over five consecutive days. German elections that point to Merkel being reelected, Eurozone GDP growth, and other economic data points all contributed to the currency’s...
by Joel Charalambakis | May 14, 2017 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action The U.S. and China stuck an agreement on a 10 point trade package on Friday centered around good and services such as beef, poultry, natural gas, financial services and biotechnology. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross touts the deal as a means to reducing...