Volume 1, Issue 26 | January 22, 2018
Weekly Economic Update
Cornerstone Financial Partners presents a weekly economic update, featuring top economic headlines as well as other useful information, such as quotes, tips and more!
Federal Government Shutdown
Congress failed to reach a deal late Friday night, which resulted in the government shutting down over the weekend. Caucuses from both parties are expected to meet Monday in an attempt to reach an agreement that would keep the government open for three more weeks. The hope is that this would allow both sides to come to a long term agreement, with immigration being the hotly debated topic that has stalled negotiations.



Consumer Sentiment Falls in January
U.S. consumer sentiment fell in January after reaching a decade high in October. The University of Michigan's survey of consumer sentiments also noted overwhelming optimism regarding the new tax reform law.

Market Snapshot
Dow Jones Industrial Average
YTD: +5.42%

S&P 500
YTD:  +5.38%

NASDAQ
YTD: +6.78%

U.S. 10 Year Treasury Yield
Yield: 2.63%
YTD Change: +6.82%


Indices are unmanaged, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. These returns do not include dividends. Return/yield data current as of close of business on previous Friday.
Quote of the Week
“Get the facts, or the facts will get you. And when you get them, get them right, or they will get you wrong."

-Thomas Fuller
Weekly Riddle
This Week's Riddle:
You can make it and read about it today, and many classes are taught in it, but it is not part of the future. What is it?


Last Week's Riddle:
It softly goes up and down the stairs in many homes and office buildings, and yet it never moves. What could it be?

Answer: Carpet.
Financial Tip of the Week
Double check your eligibility for major federal tax credits (AOTC, EITC, child or dependent care credit, adoption expenses credit, Saver's Credit, etc). Dollar-for-dollar tax credits are more valuable than tax deductions.
Recipe of the Week
Pizza Fries
Bored? This will get the party started by pairing two favorites into one dish.

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