Clarksville, TN – Next week, the mid-month economic data will help fill in the picture of where the economy stands in the third quarter.
Many of the reports have market-moving potential, but future Fed policy decisions are seen as being driven more by the employment figures.

Indices
Last | Last Week | YTD return % | |
DJIA | 15498.32 | 15628.02 | 18.27% |
NASDAQ | 3669.12 | 3675.74 | 21.51% |
S&P 500 | 1697.48 | 1706.87 | 19.02% |
MSCI EAFE | 1763.83 | 1741.75 | 9.96% |
Russell 2000 | 1049.47 | 1059.88 | 23.56% |
Consumer Money Rates
Last | 1-year ago | |
Prime Rate | 3.25 | 3.25 |
Fed Funds | 0.10 | 0.10 |
30-year mortgage | 4.40 | 3.59 |
Currencies
Last | 1-year ago | |
Dollars per British Pound | 1.556 | 1.566 |
Dollars per Euro | 1.339 | 1.237 |
Japanese Yen per Dollar | 96.360 | 78.450 |
Canadian Dollars per Dollar | 1.031 | 0.994 |
Mexican Peso per Dollar | 12.622 | 13.176 |
Commodities
Last | 1-year ago | |
Crude Oil | 103.40 | 93.35 |
Gold | 1310.47 | 1615.83 |
Bond Rates
Last | 1-month ago | |
2-year treasury | 0.30 | 0.33 |
10-year treasury | 2.58 | 2.55 |
10-year municipal (TEY) | 4.63 | 4.52 |
Treasury Yield Curve – 08/09/2013
S&P Sector Performance (YTD) – 08/09/2013
Economic Calendar
August 13th |
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Retail Sales (July) |
August 14th |
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Producer Price Index (July) |
August 15th |
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Consumer Price Index (July) Industrial Production (July) |
August 16th |
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Building Permits, Housing Starts (July) |
August 21st |
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Existing Home Sales (July) FOMC Minutes (July 30th-31st) |
August 23rd |
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New Home Sales (July) |
August 27th |
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Consumer Confidence (August) |
August 29th |
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Real GDP (2Q13, 2nd estimate) |
September 2nd |
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Labor Day Holiday (markets closed) |
Important Disclosures
US government bonds and treasury bills are guaranteed by the US government and, if held to maturity, offer a fixed rate of return and guaranteed principal value. US government bonds are issued and guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the federal government. Treasury bills are certificates reflecting short-term (less than one year) obligations of the US government.
Commodities trading is generally considered speculative because of the significant potential for investment loss. Markets for commodities are likely to be volatile and there may be sharp price fluctuations even during periods when prices overall are rising. Specific sector investing can be subject to different and greater risks than more diversified investments.
Tax Equiv Muni yields (TEY) assume a 35% tax rate on triple-A rated, tax-exempt insured revenue bonds.
Material prepared by Raymond James for use by its financial advisors.
The information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Data source: Bloomberg, as of close of business August 8th, 2013.
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