Are Dividends Becoming a Luxury During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
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Are Dividends Becoming a Luxury During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Share by According to the futures market, Chicago Mercantile Exchange contracts are forecasting a drop of 27 percent in dividends over 24 months for the S&P 500 index. Dividends are projected to fall to $42.05 in 2021, a drop from … Continue reading
How Will U.S. Employment Figures, Coronavirus Impact Job Markets?
Share by With the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) signed into law by President Trump on March 27, this set into motion major initiatives by the U.S. government in response to the coronavirus’ economic impact. This Act … Continue reading
Understanding the Oil War between Russia and Saudi Arabia
Share by Over the past six years, domestic crude oil has experienced a volatile ride. 2014 saw the emergence of American shale as producers were attracted to the $114 price levels. However, in 2016 the price for a barrel eventually … Continue reading
Coronavirus: Black Swan or Buying Opportunity?
Share by According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the spread of the coronavirus will impact the world’s economy. Whether it’s a Reuter’s poll from economic experts projecting growth in China slowing to 4.5 percent in Q1 of 2020, in … Continue reading
How Will 20-Year Treasury Bonds Impact the Economy?
Share by According to a Jan. 16 press release from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, within the first six months of 2020, the federal department will begin issuing a 20-year Treasury bond. This is the U.S. government’s attempt to … Continue reading
How Will Oil Prices Fare in 2020 With Global Events?
Share by When it comes to 2020 and energy prices, the world’s energy market will face many known and unknown variables. How and what types of events that will ultimately play out are unknown but, according to industry and government … Continue reading