The Week in Review from Valeo Financial Advisors (July 17, 2015)
U.S. Economy
- Consumer prices rise for a fifth straight month in June. Reuters
- Housing starts and building permits continue to rise. Reuters
- Consumer sentiment falls below July estimate. CNBC
- Weekly jobless claims continue to fall. CNBC
Around the World
- Chinese government spends over $480 billion to bolster stock market, has up to $3 trillion in reserve. Bloomberg
- Effects of the Iran deal on oil markets. The Wall Street Journal
- European Central Bank expands emergency credit line for Greece. The New York Times
- Germany approves Greek bailout plan. Reuters
Personal Finance
- Tips for handling student loans after graduation. USA Today
- Popular majors during recessions. The Wall Street Journal
- How your salary compares to the rest of the world. The Washington Post