Daily Data Flow
Daily Data Flow: Dow Extends Record High; Fed: Government in Way of Recovery; Euro Slips against Dollar
Today, a report showing a jobs increase and positive comments from the Federal Reserve on the economy contributed to further rises in stocks, extending the all-time high in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Daily Data Flow: Dow Hits All-Time High; Gas Prices Slowly Dropping; Gold Rises
Today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 14,286.37 points, marking a new all-time high.
Daily Data Flow: Fed Fuels Rise in Stocks; Surprising Oil and Gas Boom; Italy Election Still Dragging Euro
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed today at its highest point since 2007, as investors were encouraged by the prospects of the Federal Reserve continuing its stimulus measures.
Daily Data Flow: Good Data Boosts Stocks; Sequestration not Hitting Market… yet; U.S. Factories Growing Well
Today, more data came in better than expectations, this time concerning consumer confidence and manufacturing. These countered losses early in the day and resulted in an overall gain in the markets by closing time. The market mostly ignored the beginnings of the sequestration.
Daily Data Flow: Optimism Fueling Dow’s Rise; Economists Divided on Sequester’s Effects; Dollar Continues Rise Versus Euro
Government reports showing end-2012 economic expansion and a bigger-than-expected decline in jobless claims last week led to increased optimism, and investors responded by pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average closer to an all-time high.
Daily Data Flow: Bernanke Boosts Stocks; Sequester Meeting Scheduled for after Deadline; January Home Sales Strong
Today, stocks rose one percent, as data showing strong January business spending and new home contracts proved encouraging to investors. Also contributing to the boost was Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s reiteration of his support for the Fed’s stimulus policy.