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Guest Post: First Quarter Economic Review by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

The ice storm that hit our region (Philadelphia Region) with damage and over 700,0000 power outages was perhaps the worst storm. The equity markets are reaching new highs, expecting the economy to emerge from the deep freeze in the first quarter. Bond markets quickly adjusted to rate hikes sooner than expected.

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Guest Post: Fourth Quarter and Year End Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

US stocks fell 6% to 7% during the first week of January, following world stock markets in a downward spiral. Its stock markets are said to have led the world markets plunge, with clumsy attempts by their regulators’ circuit breakers to stem declines actually making them worse. First and foremost, China is at it again.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. This was a terrific combination of two education-focused cooperatives across both Southern and Northern California markets. It’s early but it’ s a great entry to the market and our industry.

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Guest Post: Third Quarter Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Shock went through the bond markets, especially at PIMCO, who found out about Gross’ exit along with the rest of us. She’s Getting Better at Press Conferences, But … The Federal Reserve has let the talk of rising interest rates hang over the markets like a fog. She was not very convincing. Thanks for reading!

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Now, if Mother Nature would cooperate… Volatility The markets have been incredibly volatile in the first quarter of 2018. The spike in volatility was a wake-up call to every investor and market participant that thought “vols” would stay historically low forever. And most of all, it is a great time to be a Philadelphia sports fan!

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Guest Post: Year End Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

The markets provide us with completely unexpected surprises and leave us scrambling to update our projections for rates and economic growth. 01/05/15 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets & Economics Update by banker Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

The markets are taking it all in stride, rallying strongly for most of this week and they seem more grateful for the prospect of a divided Congress, i.e, The markets believe the chance of tax hikes, repeals of tax cuts, and gigantic initiatives are greatly diminished. The housing market is robust across the nation. respectively.