Friday, June 21, 2013

Economic Journal - Friday, 6/21/2013

(As of 7:19 am PST)
 
What a difference a day makes.  Stocks are seeing a small rebound this morning after tumbling in the worst session of the year yesterday.  A light data calendar has investors reevaluating portfolio positions and looking tactically at how to move forward in lieu of yesterday’s events.  Gold is recovering, up nearly $10 per ounce after losing 6.5% yesterday.  Headlines are light across the globe as markets appear to be catching their breath before determining future direction.  Asian markets were mixed with the Nikkei up 1.7%.  Europe is seeing a choppy trade as well.  Oil prices continue to drop sharply with analysts calling for further price decline.  Treasury yields are edging up after soaring yesterday and the US dollar continues to climb as well.  With volatility falling back expect a calm day today as traders and portfolio managers catch their breath, evaluate allocations and chart their course for the summer.   

 
P.S.  If you missed out on the major events that caused yesterday’s selloff, please check out the video we recorded which is posted on the “Videos” tab of this blog.  Enjoy and send us your questions! 

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