The Week in Review from Valeo Financial Advisors (March 21, 2014)
March Tournament
- Eight non-profits still competing in the Indianapolis Brackets for Good competition. Brackets for Good
U.S. News
- The Federal Reserve said it would no longer target an unemployment rate of 6.5% for policy making. The current unemployment rate stands at 6.7%. Los Angeles Times
- Industrial production in the United States increased in February after decreasing in January. Capacity utilization rose to 78.8%. CNBC
- Building permits in February unexpectedly rose. The Wall Street Journal
- Fitch ratings agency removed the negative credit watch it had placed on the United States and affirmed a AAA rating of U.S. government debt. Bloomberg
World News
- Greece agreed on terms with international lenders to a new set of loans as part of a rescue package. Greece’s economy is expected to grow this year after seven years of contraction. The New York Times
- EU leaders contemplate Russia sanctions MarketWatch
Personal Finance
- Personal finance conversations to have before you remarry Valeo Financial Advisors