Monday, June 17, 2013

Economic Journal - Monday, 6/17/2013

(As of 7:15 am PST)
 
A strong showing in European markets has carried over to US markets this morning.  Factors adding to investor enthusiasm were a couple of positive economic reports.  The Empire State Index, a widely followed measure of economic activity, was up and above expectations.  Homebuilder confidence levels came in at the highest level since 2006.  There is also sentiment that the Federal Reserve will leave Quantitative Easing unchanged.  Gold is down slightly, while oil is up on tensions over Syria.  Interest rate yields are down slightly.  It seems too far too fast this morning so look for a pullback from market tops, but a positive overall result.

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