Global Economics & Markets

A curated collection of articles about economics, investing, and personal finance by DKE Inc Comprehensive Wealth Counsel.

By Michael Hartley CFP®

Michael Hartley CFP®
Capital Markets
US stock futures rise as dollar and bonds fall ahead of Janet Yellen pledge to 'act big' on stimulus
Business Insider - Harry Robertson
US stock futures rose on Tuesday, while the dollar and bond prices fell, as investors awaited the confirmation hearing of Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen, who is set to pledge to "act big" on Asian...
6 hours ago
Michael Hartley CFP®
China
China becomes only major world economy to report growth in 2020
thehill.com - Joseph Choi
China's economy increased by about 2 percent in 2020, becoming one of the only major countries to report such a growth in the midst of an …
18 hours ago
Michael Hartley CFP®
U.S. Treasury
Dollar at highest level in nearly month as traders await Yellen testimony
FOX Business - Kevin Buckland
TOKYO - The dollar hovered around its highest in nearly one month on Tuesday with traders expecting U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen to affirm a more traditional commitment to market-set currency...
13 hours ago
Michael Hartley CFP®
Oil
Brent crude edges up as optimism over economy trumps demand concerns By Reuters
investing.com - Reuters
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude futures edged up on Tuesday as optimism that government stimulus will buoy global economic growth and oil demand …
13 hours ago
Michael Hartley CFP®
Secretary of the Treasury
Asian Stocks Up, Yellen Likely to Take “Reassuring Stance” at Senate Confirmation By
investing.com - Investing.com
Investing.com – Asia Pacific stocks were mostly up on Tuesday morning, with Secretary of the Treasury nominee Janet Yellen due to deliver comments on …
13 hours ago