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Economic Updates

Weekly Economic Update January 30, 2012

Economy Grows 2.8% in Q4

Dips in New & Pending Home Sales

Marguee Setiment Index at 11-Month Peak

Precious Metals Gain Allure

A Strong Month Comes to a Close

Weekly Economic Update January 23, 2012

No Consumer Inflation Increase in December
More Homes Moving on the Market
Fewest Initial Jobless Claims in Four Years
Gold Gains 2% in Five Days
DOW Rises for a Fourth Straight Week

Weekly Economic Update January 16, 2012

An Underwhelming Retail Sales Report
Consumer Sentiment Index Increases
New Beige Book Notes Improving Economy
S&P Cuts Credt Ratings of 9 EU Nations
Stocks on a Winning Streak

Weekly Economic Update January 9, 2012

Unemployment Down to 8.5%
Manufacturing, Service Sector Gauges Rise
Big Gains Out of the Gate for Gold & Crude
Stocks Start 2012 With Gains

Weekly Economic Update January 2, 2012

Stocks in 2011: DJIA +5.5%, S&P 500 Ends Flat
Consumer Confidence Barometer Rises
Home Sale Prices Down, Home Sale Contracts Up
Highs & Lows in Key Commodities for 2011
A Minor Retreat to End the Year

Monthly Economic Update January 2012 - The Dow advanced 1.43% and the S&P 500 rose 0.85% in December, but there was no major “Santa Claus” rally at the end of 2011. As a result, the Dow wound up +5.53% for the year while the S&P 500 posted a 2011 loss of 0.003%. While the year was hardly spectacular for U.S. stocks, our benchmarks outshone many others. Last month, we learned that the jobless rate had fallen and we glimpsed more hints that the real estate market could be inching toward some kind of recovery. Shoppers spent freely for the holidays while legislators managed to extend the payroll tax holiday. It was a bad month for many commodities but a good month for the dollar.

Quarterly Economic Update 4nd Quarter 2011 - It may have been a frustrating year on Wall Street, but the fourth quarter of 2011 was a real turnaround from the third. The S&P 500 soared 11.15% in 4Q 2011 to dodge a bear market and end the year virtually flat. Key commodities ended the year nowhere near their spring peaks. Inflation and unemployment declined, and housing appeared to offer discernible hints of a rebound. Capitol Hill bickering may have irritated Main Street, but it didn’t take the enthusiasm out of the consumer during the holiday season. Europe faced a real possibility of recession as two prime ministers resigned and the European Union risked fracture under the burden of its collective debt crisis. Yet the quarter ended with consumer (and investor) sentiment seemingly improved in America.

Eye On Money

Jan-Feb 12 (PDF Format)

How to Strengthen Your Financial Safety Net
The Budget Control Act of 2011's Impact on Federal Student Aid
Where to Find Scholarships
Traditional vs. Roth IRA: Which is Right for You?
Natural Disasters and Your Income Taxes
Navigating Volatility

Nov-Dec 11 (PDF Format)

2011 Year-End Tax Planning
Online Shopping Tips
Why You Should Rebalance Your Portfolio
5 Questions About Bonds
Santiaglo Style
Fashion at the Museums
Quiz: Shop Around

Sep-Oct 11 (PDF Format)

Tips for Cracking Open Your Nest Egg at Retirement
Should I Undo My Roth IRA Conversion?
A 401(k) Plan for the Self-Employed

Jul-Aug 11 (PDF Format)

529 College Savings Plans
Drive Green and Reap the Tax Rewards

May-Jun 11 (PDF Format)

How the Extension of the Bush-Era Tax Cuts and Other Temporary Tax Breaks May Affect You

Mar-Apr 11 (PDF Format)

How to Help Prevent a Health Crisis from Turning into a Financial Crisis
3 Ways to Invest Globally
How to Avoid the Penalty on Early Retirement Plan Withdrawals
Managing an Inherited IRA

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