10-15-19: Is the World Economy Sliding Into First Recession Since 2009?

Oct 16, 2019, 12:38 AM

The global economy is wobbling and the big question in financial markets and executive suites now is this: Will it tumble over?  HOST: Steve Peasley.

Today's Stocks & Topics: iShares MSCI Germany ETF (ETF)--EWG; Exxon Mobil Corp.--XOM, Chevron Corp. --CVX; Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (ETF)--FREL, iShares Residential Real Estate ETF (ETF)--REZ; Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.--COKE.

ALSO:  U.S. Housing investment is high, why?; American consumer is confident; Amazon's security cameras may be watching you if...; What should I do now with my investing funds?; Berkshire-Hathaway's $122 billion cash reserve, why is Mr. Buffett holding so much cash?; Investing opportunity of a lifetime may be here.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. Today's TRIVIA question: "If you are a Costco investor, you might like their rotisserie chickens... but do you know how many they sell in one year? And do you know how much money Costco LOSES on the sale of their chickens?" (Steve has the answer in the show.)