Closing Market Report 3/15/2017

The KUIK Closing Market Report for Wednesday, March 15:
 
Markets were up.
 
Index Direction Change Units Index Time Change  
Dow Up                    113 points         20,950 4:41 PM    
S&P500 Up 0.8% percent           2,385        19.81  
Nasdaq Composite Up 0.7% percent           5,900        43.23  
30 Year Treasury Down                      (6) basis points            3.11 Annual Yield    
 
The Federal Reserve raised its fed funds rate to a range between 0.75% and 1%. That was the third increase in ten yers but also the second time in three months. Janet Yellen pointed to steady U.S. growth, an improving labor market and greater confidence among consumers and businesses to justify its decision to raise rates.
 
Serving the West Side first I am Bill Roller of BR Capital for 1360 KUIK.
 
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-raises-interest-rates-by-a-quarter-point-sees-two-move-moves-this-year-2017-03-15
 
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