Monday, November 19, 2012

Economic Journal - Monday, 11/19/2012

(As of 7:05 am pacific)
 
Risk is on as hopes rise for a solution to the 'fiscal cliff' drama.  Most asset categories are up significantly, including oil and gold.  The stock market opened with gains of nearly 1%.  In company news, Intel announced that its CEO was retiring.  Asia and Europe markets reflect US optimism as well.  It looks like a turnaround for the markets today as positive momentum is picking up.