{"id":9587,"date":"2015-01-26T18:00:04","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T18:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=9587"},"modified":"2015-01-26T19:52:58","modified_gmt":"2015-01-26T19:52:58","slug":"clarksville-weekly-market-snapshot-from-frazier-allen-for-the-week-of-january-26th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2015\/01\/26\/clarksville-weekly-market-snapshot-from-frazier-allen-for-the-week-of-january-26th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of January 26th, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"F&MClarksville, TN<\/strong> – As expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) signaled that it would begin a quantitative easing program, purchasing \u20ac60 billion per month in public and private securities through September 2016.<\/p>\n

The amount of monthly purchases was a bit higher than anticipated, but that included the ECB’s already-existing program to purchase asset-backed securities and covered bonds. The ECB’s announcement sent the euro sharply lower.<\/p>\n

\"Frazier<\/a>

Frazier Allen<\/p><\/div>\n

The Bank of Canada surprised the markets, by cutting short-term interest rates. Canada faces a mixed reaction to lower oil prices, which will hurt energy producers in the West, but benefit energy users in the East. However, the net impact already appears to be negative.<\/p>\n

Next week, global financial markets are expected to react to Greek election results (Sunday). The Fed policy meeting is expected to be uneventful \u2013 there is no Janet Yellen press conference and the wording of the policy statement is expected to be little changed. The advance estimate of GDP growth is always an adventure. Realistically, we could see the initial headline growth figure come in anywhere from +2.0% to +4.0%.<\/p>\n

As a general theme, worries about the global situation are expected to keep market volatility at elevated levels in the near term. However, the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are generally improving. The drop in gasoline prices should provide a considerable benefit to consumers and small businesses through the first half of the year.<\/p>\n

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Indices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/strong><\/td>\nLast Week<\/strong><\/td>\nYTD return %<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DJIA<\/td>\n17813.98<\/td>\n17320.71<\/td>\n-0.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NASDAQ<\/td>\n4750.40<\/td>\n4570.82<\/td>\n0.30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S&P 500<\/td>\n2063.15<\/td>\n1992.67<\/td>\n0.21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCI EAFE<\/td>\n1780.11<\/td>\n1744.97<\/td>\n0.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Russell 2000<\/td>\n1190.37<\/td>\n1154.71<\/td>\n-1.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Consumer Money Rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/strong><\/td>\n1 year ago<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prime Rate<\/td>\n3.25<\/td>\n3.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fed Funds<\/td>\n0.13<\/td>\n0.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30-year mortgage<\/td>\n3.69<\/td>\n4.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Currencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/strong><\/td>\n1 year ago<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dollars per British Pound<\/td>\n1.518<\/td>\n1.653<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dollars per Euro<\/td>\n1.163<\/td>\n1.355<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japanese Yen per Dollar<\/td>\n117.700<\/td>\n104.300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canadian Dollars per Dollar<\/td>\n1.233<\/td>\n1.096<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mexican Peso per Dollar<\/td>\n14.718<\/td>\n13.302<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Commodities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/strong><\/td>\n1 year ago<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crude Oil<\/td>\n45.99<\/td>\n96.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gold<\/td>\n1286.69<\/td>\n1240.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Bond Rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/strong><\/td>\n1 month ago<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2-year treasury<\/td>\n0.51<\/td>\n0.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10-year treasury<\/td>\n1.83<\/td>\n2.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10-year municipal (TEY)<\/td>\n2.86<\/td>\n3.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Treasury Yield Curve \u2013 01\/23\/2015<\/h3>\n

\"Treasury<\/a><\/p>\n

S&P Sector Performance (YTD) \u2013 01\/23\/2015<\/h3>\n

\"S&P<\/a><\/p>\n

Economic Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
January 25th <\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nGreek Elections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 27th <\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nDurable Goods Orders (December)
\nConsumer Confidence (January)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 28th <\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nFOMC Policy Decision (no press conference)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 29th <\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nJobless Claims (week ending January 24th)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 30th <\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nReal GDP (4Q14, advance)
\nEmployment Cost Index (4Q14)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Important Disclosures<\/h3>\n

[320left]Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There are special risks involved with global investing related to market and currency fluctuations, economic and political instability, and different financial accounting standards. The above material has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee that it is accurate or complete. There is no assurance that any trends mentioned will continue in the future. While interest on municipal bonds is generally exempt from federal income tax, it may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax, 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. Investing involves risk and investors may incur a profit or a loss.<\/p>\n

US 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. US 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 US government.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Tax Equiv Muni yields (TEY) assume a 35% tax rate on triple-A rated, tax-exempt insured revenue bonds.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Material prepared by Raymond James for use by its financial advisors.<\/p>\n

The information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Data source: Bloomberg, as of close of business January 15th, 2015.<\/p>\n

\u00a92014 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. member FINRA<\/a> \/ SIPC<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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