Fed Reports Benefits of U.S. ‘Tortoise’ Economy

Fed Reports Benefits of U.S. ‘Tortoise’ Economy

While America’s economy—or Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—grew at a rate of only 2.3% in 2019 versus the 3% standard, 2.1 million new jobs were created in the past 12 months, the nation’s unemployment rate of 3.5% fell historically low and energy prices (oil and natural gas) remained well below their historical norms.

Kost Named ECCI Ambassador of the Year

Kost Named ECCI Ambassador of the Year

Kevin Kost of Edward Jones Investment will be honored as 2019 Ambassador of the Year at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 101st Annual Awards Gala in the main floor ballroom at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel in Oak Brook on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 5 to 9 p.m.