Coronavirus Correction #WEVU 3/2/2020
In this week’s episode: Major equity indices correct as Wall Street reacts to coronavirus updates, consumer confidence indices are at high levels, and the pace of new home sales increases.
PlodderPodcast #11: Our 24-Hour News Cycle
Join me on this episode as I discuss our 24-hour news cycle in light of the current coronavirus scare.
Coronavirus, Past Epidemics, & the Stock Market
A look at how previous epidemics impacted the stock market in the U.S. & around the world.
Coronavirus Concerns #WEVU 02/24/2020
In this week’s episode: Wall Street grapples with coronavirus unknowns; new Federal Reserve meeting minutes appear; existing home sales retreat; the price of gold climbs.
Stocks Rally #WEVU 02/10/2020
In this week’s episode: stocks rally, China schedules tariff cuts, January hiring tops expectations, and a key gauge of manufacturing activity improves.
Coronavirus Concerns Ripple Through Global Stock Markets #WEVU 02/03/2020
In this week’s episode: coronavirus concerns ripple through global stock markets; the Fed makes a slight monetary policy adjustment; consumer confidence rises; the government makes its first estimate of fourth-quarter growth.
Coronavirus Causes Caution #WEVU 01/27/2020
In this weeks episode: stock and commodity traders turn cautious as the coronavirus reaches America; home sales increase even with the current housing market’s slim inventory.
Traders React to Events in Middle East #WEVU 1/13/20
In this week’s episode: 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.
Oil Prices Spike #WEVU 1/6/2020
In this week’s episode: Oil prices spike after a U.S. airstrike in Iran raises supply disruption concerns; a manufacturing activity index disappoints; stocks are little changed following an abbreviated trading week.
U.S. & China Reach Phase-One Trade Deal #WEVU 12/16/2019
In this week’s episode: 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.
Stocks Ride Out Choppy Week #WEVU 12/09/2019
In this week’s episode: 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.
Optimism About New Trade Pact with China Brings Gains #WEVU 12/02/2019
In this week’s recap: a shortened trading week sees additional gains for the major stock benchmarks, as optimism about a new trade pact with China outweighs doubts; household spending rises, but confidence declines.
Markets Absorb Conflicting Messages About Trade Talks #WEVU 11/25/2019
In this week’s episode: stocks move lower as traders again absorb conflicting messages about trade talks; the Federal Reserve shares its October meeting minutes; good news comes from the housing market.
The DOW Crests 28,000 #WEVU 11/18/2019
In this week’s recap: the Dow crests 28,000; more hints emerge that the U.S. and China could be heading toward a new trade pact; retail sales rise.
Stocks Extend Winning Streaks #WEVU 11/11/2019
In this week’s recap: the Dow and S&P 500 extend their winning streaks, even with conflicting messages emerging about U.S.-China trade negotiations; a gauge of U.S. business activity improves.
End of 2019 Money Moves
What has changed for you in 2019? If notable changes occurred in your personal or professional life, then you will want to review your finances before this year ends and 2020 begins. In this episode, Eric shares 7 things to consider before 2019 ends.
Stock Indices Set Records... Again #WEVU 11/04/2019
In this week’s recap: stock indices again set records, the Fed makes its third rate cut of the year, October’s employment report is a nice surprise, and U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators make some progress.
Stocks Flirt With Record Highs #WEVU 10/28/2019
In this week’s episode: stocks flirt with record highs, China and the U.S. continue negotiations toward a trade deal, and consumer sentiment improves.
Earnings Season Gets Underway #WEVU 10/21/2019
In this week’s recap: the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite outperform the Dow Industrial, earnings season gets underway, and retail sales retreat for the first time since winter.
Retirement Assumptions vs Reality
Examining the potential differences between assumption and reality. In this episode, Eric shares 6 assumptions about retirement and the reality you may want to be ready for.