Holiday Edition continued
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Stocks Climb Higher
In a week that celebrated the national rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine, market enthusiasm was tempered by worries of infection caseload and fresh economic lockdowns.
Investors turned their focus to the fiscal stimulus negotiations in Washington, D.C., with the hope that a relief bill may be the bridge that gets the economy over its near-term troubles until vaccine distribution grows more widespread.
These negotiations were not smooth sailing. When a compromise bill appeared to gather support, markets quickly moved higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite all setting new record high closes on Thursday.1
Stocks slipped in the final day of trading as stimulus hopes wavered.
Fed Outlook on Economy Improves
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday concluded its last meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee for 2020. Fed officials provided more detail for its monthly bond purchase program and reiterated their commitment to a monthly purchase of $120 billion of Treasury and mortgage-back securities until its inflation and employment goals are met.2
The Federal Reserve also raised its outlook on the U.S. economy. It revised its September forecast of a 3.7% decline in GDP in 2020 to a 2.4% decline, and increased its 2021 GDP growth forecast from 4.0% to 4.2%. It also expects unemployment at 2020 year-end would fall to 6.7%, substantially lower than its earlier estimate of 7.6%.3
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Welcome to Bob's Movie Corner! This edition features some often overlooked holiday films that my family and I love to watch every year. Next time we talk, we can discuss whether or not all of these "count" as holiday films. Grab your hot cocoa and enjoy!
Watch this if you like: strong leading ladies, urban & rural settings, romcoms, implausible premises, nostalgia
Watch this if you like: unlikely heroes, international settings, happy families, Christmas spirit
Watch this if you like: ensemble casts, international settings, moving dramas, true stories, inspiring music
Watch this if you like: ensemble casts, urban settings, romcoms, happy families, Cinderella stories
Watch this if you like: Santa, the North Pole, kid-friendly comedies, whimsy, believing in Santa
Watch this if you like: Elves, urban settings, the North Pole, kid-friendly comedies, whimsy, believing in Santa
Watch this if you like: diverse casts, international settings, romcoms, Cinderella stories
Watch this if you like: Judy Garland, urban settings, family films, musicals
Watch this if you like: strong leading ladies, urban & rural settings, romance, nostalgia
Watch this if you like: unlikely heroes, urban settings, comedies, Cinderella stories
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Kate recommends you try this recipe if you like: sweet breakfasts, no fuss on the day-of, vegetarian crowd pleasers
Erin recommends you try this recipe if you like: savory breakfasts, low fuss, gluten-free crowd pleasers
Dinner: Garlic & Rosemary Lamp Loin Chops
Adam recommends you try this main dish if you like: flavorful, low fuss, gluten-free & dairy-free dishes
Ingredients
2 pounds thick cut lamb chops (about 1½” thick)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

zest of 1 lemon

1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
- Combine the garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, lemon zest and olive oil in a measuring cup.
- Pour the marinade over the lamb chops, making sure to flip them over to cover them completely. Cover and marinate the chops in the fridge for as little as 1 hour, or as long as overnight.
- Grill the lamb chops on medium heat for 7-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 135 degrees F.
- Allow the lamb chops to rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before serving.
Scott Blattel recommends you try this side dish if you like: new ways to make old favorites, low fuss, vegetarian & gluten-free crowd pleasers
Scott Kincaid recommends you try this recipe if you like: not-too-sweet desserts, early prep, decorating fun
Bob recommends you try this recipe if you like: buttery & crispy cookies, low fuss, crowd pleasers
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