BCM 2Q20 Market Commentary: The Best of Times and The Worst of Times…

July 9, 2020 | COMMENTARY

Sources and Disclosures:

1 WSJ Daily Shot, 3/28/20
2,3 WSJ Daily Shot, from 3/30/2020
4,5,6,7 “What the Federal Reserve Can Do to Fight Recession.” Wall Street Journal, 3/26/20. https://www.wsj.com/video/what-the-federal-
reserve-can-do-to-fight-recession/D23403CC-088F-472C-848A-814BC1829E74.html

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