Description: The US economy grew an incredible 5% annual rate in the third quarter. Investors cheer, sending the Dow above 18,000 barrier for first time ever. The market shot up 1,000 points in the past week.

Source: CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: Dec 23, 2014

Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/12/23/dow-breaks-18000-mark-puts-on-1000-points-in-1-week.cnnmoney/

Questions for Discussions:

• What are the key items contributing to stock market performance?
• How do low interest rates and energy prices contribute to the economic growth?