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In this month’s recap: Stocks closed the year with a solid rally, fueled by the rollout of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the signing of a new fiscal relief bill.

Monthly Economic Update
 

Presented by First Option Financial Services, January 2021
 

U.S. Markets

A tumultuous year ended on a positive note as stocks rose in December, spurred by the rollout of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the signing of...

 

 

In this month’s recap: Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global COVID-19 cases put pressure on stock prices in October.

Monthly Economic Update

Presented by First Option Financial Services, November 2020

 

U.S. Markets

Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global COVID-19 cases put pressure on stock prices in October.

The Dow...

This morning, we learned of additional employees at our Osawatomie branch who have tested positive for COVID-19. In an abundance of caution for the safety of our valued customers and employees, we have made the decision to temporarily close our Osawatomie branch starting Thursday, September 3, 2020. We plan on re-opening our drive-thru with modified hours of 10am – 2pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 and our lobby as soon as possible.

We quickly implemented protocols and have scheduled...

First Option Bank is saddened to report that an employee of the Osawatomie branch has tested positive for COVID-19. The Osawatomie Lobby will be closed until further notice.

We have been and will continue following all CDC recommended cleaning and sanitizing measures.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our lobby remains closed to ensure the safety of our employees, families, and the community. First Option Bank encourages following CDC guidelines on social...

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In this month’s recap: stocks notched a solid gain, overcoming the rise of reported COVID-19 cases and plans of a slowdown in economic re-openings.

Monthly Economic Update

Presented by First Option Financial Services, July 2020

U.S. Markets

Stock prices climbed higher in June, as investors looked beyond an increase in COVID-19 cases as well as reports that several states planned to slow the pace of their economic re-opening.

The...