At the end of last week, U.S. stocks dropped. Specifically, the S&P 500, an index of the 500 largest U.S. publicly traded companies, fell nearly one percent (0.92%) on Friday. Considering the positive economic news from the Federal Reserve last week, why did the week end in a slump? Jessica Menton and Donato Mancini of […]
“As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy Once again, Vet Events Tally, known simply as “V.E.T. Inc.,” brought Tallahassee a joy filled Veterans Day Parade. Receiving help from Leon County, the City of Tallahassee, and […]
Keeping up to date with the decisions of the Federal Reserve is a must. Right now, major stock market indexes and employment rates point to a strong economy, but the cost of borrowing money could be on the rise, which would test company profits. So who decides the cost of borrowing? One of the ways […]
Tuesday’s midterm elections were widely regarded as a referendum on President Trump. However, it appears voters were not voting on the economy. Instead, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that “a surveyor of tens of thousands of voters or likely voters released Tuesday found that their top concerns were healthcare and immigration.” What about the […]