Financial Review

…Trump speaks at UN. Oil prices move higher. Unintended consequences of Iranian sanctions. Consumer confidence spikes. Home prices solid but moderating. Waiting on the Fed. Higher rates and the budget deficit. Name game. Financial Review by Sinclair Noe for 09-25-2018 DOW – 69 = 26,492 SPX – 3 = 2915 NAS + 14 = 8007 RUT + 3 = 1708 10Y + .02 = 3.10% OIL + .24 = 72.32 GOLD + 2.00 = 1201.80   Trump went to the UN today. After missing his initial time slot at the annual New York City summit of world leaders due to tardiness, Trump kicked off his morning speech by patting himself on the back for what he considers a job well done. Trump said, “In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country.” That kind of bragging might work on the campaign trail but it didn’t fly at the UN General Assembly, instead the attendees started laughing. Trump, clearly caught by surprise by the laughter said, “I didn’t expect that reaction, but that’s OK,” and th