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Coronavirus Update: June 19, 2020 [Video]

Posted by Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP®

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This entry was posted on Jun 19, 2020 11:40:34 AM

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Today, I'd like to discuss the coronavirus, including its effect on the economy and markets. Over the past week, we’ve seen some state-level outbreaks of the virus. Still, there’s no sign of a national second wave of infections, with the daily spread rate at just above 1 percent and the daily case growth at 25,000 per day. So, despite some bad news at the local level, the virus remains under control and is actually showing signs of improvement in many states. On the economic front, the news was better. Layoffs continued to decrease, while hiring continued to improve. Perhaps the biggest news, however, was that consumer retail spending came in much better than expected, meaning consumers have jobs and are feeling confident.

With the recovery going faster than many expected, how have the markets responded? Watch my latest video to learn more.


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