Financial News and Portfolio Management Discussion through June 15th

All the news you need to stay informed about what’s currently driving the market — courtesy of Raffa Wealth Management, LLC.

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US stocks edged higher over the week on optimism on future Fed moves.  The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and the Dow gained 0.4% for the week.  Internationally, Japan was up 1.1% and Europe edged up 0.4% for the week.  The yield on the 10-year Treasury was flat over the week ending at 2.09%.

China said it would accelerate funding of infrastructure projects.  The move is fresh stimulus for the country’s economy.

The CPI rose 0.1% in May from June and is up 1.8% over the trailing year.

Retail sales rose 0.5% in May, less than expected.  April’s number was revised up to 0.3%.

United Technologies and Raytheon agreed to a merger to create an aerospace and defense giant valued at more than $100 billion.

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