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Although economic data and corporate earnings continued to show solid improvement, domestic stock markets were down in October. After peaking in early September, all three major indexes – The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite – registered declines for the second straight month. Market activity reflected fears associated with growing coronavirus infections and the related concerns that any new lockdowns could derail the current economic rebound.

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Pew Research Center, after polling nearly 15,000 residents worldwide, found 73% on average see China in an unfavorable light … China’s worst score since the survey began. The survey also found 78% of respondents had little or no confidence in President Xi Jinping.

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While global equities declined approximately 3% in September, investors were still able to register gains in excess of 8% for the quarter.  Over the past six months, U.S. stocks values have soared more than 30% … finishing their best two-quarter performance since 2009.  After the steep first quarter plunge, stocks have clawed their way back to modest year-to-date gains.

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August was yet another great month for stocks. Global equities advanced over 6% for the month and are now up 33% in just the past five months. The S&P 500 has returned nearly 58% since the market lows reached back on March 23. The technology heavy Nasdaq Composite has skyrocketed over 72% during the same period.

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Global stocks advanced for the fourth straight month with returns of just over 5% during July.  Since the 21% decline in the first quarter, global stocks have now rebounded more than 25%, marking their best four-month percentage gain in over 20 years. 

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The care for over 60% of nursing-home residents is subsidized by Medicaid, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Few private insurers cover long-term care because Medicaid is relatively easy to obtain. It is estimated that Medicaid “crowds out” 70% of long-term care insurance.

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