Friday, March 14, 2014

Economic Journal - Friday, 3/14/2014

(As of 7:10 am PST)
 
Stocks are in a back and forth pattern early this morning as the storyline of international woes continues.  Disappointing data out of China this week has sent worries throughout global markets that the world’s second largest economy is on a path to economic slowdown.  Meanwhile, Russia-Ukraine tensions persist with an important vote coming over the weekend that may have some considerable implications for markets as citizens of Crimea are likely to vote to secede from Ukraine.  US economic data is light today, however a report on consumer sentiment showed sentiment falling to the lowest level since November.  It’s been a disappointing week for markets, which was highlighted by yesterday’s sharp selloff. US equities are on pace to finish with the worst weekly declines in seven weeks.    

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