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Weekly Market Snapshot

Chief Economist Scott Brown discusses the latest market data.

Next week, the economic calendar picks up. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to leave monetary policy unchanged. Officials won’t release revised economic projections until the mid-September FOMC meeting, but Chair Powell will provide an assessment of current economic conditions in his post-meeting press conference. Real GDP is expected to have fallen at a 30-35% annual rate in the advance estimate for 2Q20. This release will include annual benchmark revisions covering the last five years (no changes in methodology). 

Indices

  Last Last Week YTD return %
DJIA 26652.33 26734.71 -6.61%
NASDAQ 10461.42 10473.83 16.59%
S&P 500 3235.66 3215.57 0.15%
MSCI EAFE 1875.42 1852.56 -7.93%
Russell 2000 1490.20 1467.56 -10.68%



Consumer Money Rates

  Last 1 year ago
Prime Rate 3.25 5.50
Fed Funds 0.00 2.40
30-year mortgage 2.87 3.88



Currencies

  Last 1 year ago
Dollars per British Pound 1.2761 1.248
Dollars per Euro 1.1596 1.114
Japanese Yen per Dollar 106.86 108.19
Canadian Dollars per Dollar 1.341 1.314
Mexican Peso per Dollar 22.518 19.022



Commodities

  Last 1 year ago
Crude Oil 41.07 55.88
Gold 1890.00 1436.50



Bond Rates

  Last 1 month ago
2-year treasury 0.15 0.18
10-year treasury 0.59 0.66
10-year municipal (TEY) 1.08 1.32


 

Treasury Yield Curve – 07/24/2020

Treasury Yield Curve

As of close of business 07/23/2020

 

S&P Sector Performance (YTD) – 07/24/2020

S&P Sector Performance

 As of close of business 07/23/2020



Economic Calendar

July 27  —  Durable Goods Orders (June)
July 28  —  CB Consumer Confidence (July)
July 29  —  FOMC Policy Decision, Powell Press Conference
July 30  —  Jobless Claims (week ending July 25)
 —  Real GDP (2Q20, adv. est., benchmark revisions)
July 31  —  Employment Cost Index (2Q20)
 —  Personal Income and Spending (June)
August 3  —  ISM Manufacturing Index (July)
August 7  —  Employment Report (July)


 

All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the Research Department of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and are subject to change. There is no assurance any of the forecasts mentioned will occur or that any trends mentioned will continue in the future. Investing involves risks including the possible loss of capital. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. International investing is subject to additional risks such as currency fluctuations, different financial accounting standards by country, and possible political and economic risks, which may be greater in emerging markets. While interest on municipal bonds is generally exempt from federal income tax, it may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax, and state or local taxes. In addition, certain municipal bonds (such as Build America Bonds) are issued without a federal tax exemption, which subjects the related interest income to federal income tax. Municipal bonds may be subject to capital gains taxes if sold or redeemed at a profit. Taxable Equivalent Yield (TEY) assumes a 35% tax rate.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an unmanaged index of 30 widely held stocks. The NASDAQ Composite Index is an unmanaged index of all common stocks listed on the NASDAQ National Stock Market. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks. The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australia, Far East) index is an unmanaged index that is generally considered representative of the international stock market. The Russell 2000 index is an unmanaged index of small cap securities which generally involve greater risks. An investment cannot be made directly in these indexes. The performance noted does not include fees or charges, which would reduce an investor’s returns. U.S. government bonds and treasury bills are guaranteed by the US government and, if held to maturity, offer a fixed rate of return and guaranteed principal value. U.S. government bonds are issued and guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the federal government. Treasury bills are certificates reflecting short-term (less than one year) obligations of the U.S. government.

Commodities trading is generally considered speculative because of the significant potential for investment loss. Markets for commodities are likely to be volatile and there may be sharp price fluctuations even during periods when prices overall are rising. Specific sector investing can be subject to different and greater risks than more diversified investments. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the annual total market value of all final goods and services produced domestically by the U.S. The federal funds rate (“Fed Funds”) is the interest rate at which banks and credit unions lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight. The prime rate is the underlying index for most credit cards, home equity loans and lines of credit, auto loans, and personal loans. Material prepared by Raymond James for use by financial advisors. Data source: Bloomberg, as of close of business July 23, 2020.







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