Rising Yields & Increasing Inflation #WEVU 3/8/2021
In this week’s episode: Stocks have a mixed reaction to rising bond yields and increasing inflation.
Rising Yields Deliver Blow to Stocks #WEVU 3/1/21
In this week’s episode: Rising bond yields deliver a blow to stocks; Fed Chair affirms commitment to current money policy.
Inflation Concerns #WEVU 2/22/2021
In this week’s episode: Accommodative Fed policies lead to inflation concerns.
Economic Optimism #WEVU 2/16/21
In this week’s episode: Vaccinations and declining case numbers result in economic optimism; Fed Chair says no change for now.
Bull Story Remains Intact #WEVU 2/8/21
In this week’s episode: The markets went back to basics this week, showing optimism for positive COVID-19 news.
Bull Market Takes a Breather #WEVU 2/1/2021
In this week’s episode: After setting new highs, market rattled by unexpected trading phenomenon.
Optimism Boosts Stocks #WEVU 1/25/2021
In this week’s episode: A streak of optimism on fiscal stimulus and vaccines boosts the markets; Yellen tells Congress to “act big.”
Stocks Drift Lower #WEVU 1/18/2021
In this week’s episode: Mixed news elicits a mixed reaction from the markets; incoming Biden Administration outlines stimulus plan.
Fireworks to Start the New Year #WEVU 1/11/21
In this week’s episode: Happy New Year! Stocks hit record highs and have varied reactions on stimulus checks and another potential vaccine.
5 Highlights of the New Stimulus Package
What the latest round of funding may mean for you.
Happy New Year! #WEVU 1/4/2021
In this week’s episode: Happy New Year! Stocks hit record highs and have varied reactions on stimulus checks and another potential vaccine.
Vaccine Rollout a Positive for Markets #WEVU 12/21/2020
In this week’s episode: A rollout for a COVID-19 vaccine led to a positive reaction from the markets; stimulus talks continue.
Stimulus Stalls, Stocks Stumble #WEVU 12/14/2020
In this week’s episode: Rising number of COVID-19 cases and no progress on a stimulus bill lead to a bumpy week on Wall Street; U.K. anticipates “No-Deal” for Brexit.
Stocks March Higher #WEVU 12/07/2020
In this week’s episode: Promising signs of a fiscal stimulus package inspire an upward week for stocks; retailers’ extended “Black Friday” sales produce mixed results.
DOW Hits 30,000 #WEVU 11/30/2020
In this week’s episode: Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 30,000 milestone in response to promising vaccine news and lessening political uncertainty; former Fed chair Janet Yellen nominated as Secretary of the Treasury.
New COVID-19 Infections Drive Market Anxieties #WEVU 11/23/2020
In this week’s episode: New COVID-19 infections drive market anxieties, despite anticipated vaccines; Fed Chair Powell warns that continued infections may limit economic activity for months.
COVID-19 Vaccine Spurs a Rally #WEVU 11/16/2020
In this week’s episode: A COVID-19 vaccine spurs a stock market rally, even as more cases are reported and some areas renew lockdowns.
How and When to Sign Up for Medicare
Breaking down the enrollment periods and eligibility.
Markets React Positively to the Election #WEVU 11/09/2020
In this week’s episode: Markets react positively to the election, seeing promise in a divided government; unemployment rate falls.