{"id":14065,"date":"2013-02-20T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T18:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=14065"},"modified":"2013-02-20T04:16:11","modified_gmt":"2013-02-20T10:16:11","slug":"weekly-market-snapshot-from-frazier-allen-for-the-week-of-february-20th-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2013\/02\/20\/weekly-market-snapshot-from-frazier-allen-for-the-week-of-february-20th-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of February 20th, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Weekly<\/p>\n

Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Scott<\/p>\n

In his State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed various efforts to boost manufacturing jobs, universal pre-K education and an increase in the minimum wage. However, there\u2019s little chance that any of these proposals will make it to the floor of the House.<\/p>\n

The economic data were mixed. Retail sales rose a modest 0.1% in January. Industrial production slipped 0.1%, but figures for November and December were revised higher. The New York Fed\u2019s Empire State Manufacturing Index and the mid-February reading on consumer sentiment surprised to the upside.Amid concerns about a possible currency war (a series of competitive devaluations), the G-7 finance ministers and central bankers issued a statement reaffirming a commitment to market-determined exchanged rates. However, there was immediate confusion as to whether the statement signaled approval for Japan or a warning. Japan and the euro area reported declines in GDP in the fourth quarter. However, a few recent indicators suggest some improvement in early 2013.<\/p>\n

Next week, the major item is likely to be the Fed\u2019s policy meeting minutes from January. In December, several FOMC members “thought that it would probably be appropriate to slow or to stop purchases well before the end of 2013, citing concerns about financial stability or the size of the balance sheet.”<\/em> That debate likely continued at the January policy meeting. None of that should be a surprise to anyone, but news quotes from the minutes could rattle the markets on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Indices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/b><\/td>\nLast Week<\/b><\/td>\nYTD return %<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DJIA<\/td>\n13973.39<\/td>\n13944.05<\/td>\n6.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NASDAQ<\/td>\n3198.66<\/td>\n3165.13<\/td>\n5.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S&P 500<\/td>\n1521.38<\/td>\n1509.39<\/td>\n6.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSCI EAFE<\/td>\n1672.63<\/td>\n1661.10<\/td>\n4.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Russell 2000<\/td>\n923.76<\/td>\n908.10<\/td>\n8.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Consumer Money Rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/b><\/td>\n1-year ago<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prime Rate<\/td>\n3.25<\/td>\n3.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fed Funds<\/td>\n0.17<\/td>\n0.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30-year mortgage<\/td>\n3.53<\/td>\n3.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Currencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/b><\/td>\n1-year ago<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dollars per British Pound<\/td>\n1.549<\/td>\n1.568<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dollars per Euro<\/td>\n1.334<\/td>\n1.312<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japanese Yen per Dollar<\/td>\n93.090<\/td>\n78.420<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canadian Dollars per Dollar<\/td>\n1.002\/td><\/td>\n1.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mexican Peso per Dollar<\/td>\n12.690<\/td>\n12.785<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Commodities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/b><\/td>\n1-year ago<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crude Oil<\/td>\n97.31<\/td>\n100.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gold<\/td>\n1634.50<\/td>\n1716.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Bond Rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLast<\/b><\/td>\n1-month ago<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2-year treasury<\/td>\n0.27<\/td>\n0.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10-year treasury<\/td>\n2.03<\/td>\n1.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10-year municipal (TEY)<\/td>\n3.07<\/td>\n2.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Treasury Yield Curve \u2013 02\/15\/2013 <\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Treasury<\/a><\/div>\n

S&P Sector Performance (YTD) \u2013 02\/15\/2013 <\/b><\/h3>\n

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

<\/div>\n

Economic Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
February 18th<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Presidents Day Holiday (markets closed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 19th<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Homebuilder Sentiment (February)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 20th<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Producer Price Index (January)
\nBuilding Permits, Housing Starts (January)
\nFOMC minutes (January 29th-30th)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 21st<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Jobless Claims (week ending February 16th)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 26th<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Consumer Confidence (February)
\nBernanke Monetary Policy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 27th<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Durable Goods Orders (January)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 28th<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Real GDP (4Q12, 2nd estimate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 1st<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Personal Income, Spending (January)
\nISM Manufacturing Index (February)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 8th<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Employment Report (February)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 20th<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

FOMC Policy Decision, Bernanke Press Briefing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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 February 14th, 2013.<\/p>\n

\u00a92013 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. member FINRA<\/a> \/ SIPC<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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