Traders have been receiving mixed news from around the globe. While corporate news appears to be increasingly positive in the US, sovereign debt appears to worsen in Europe. Retail and production numbers appear to be slowing across the globe, despite largely positive results during the holiday season. Ultimately, consumers seem to be nervous about the world, without making significant moves for a prolonged duration. Is there anything the US could do, within its borders or internationally, that could help out independent investors?
Recent Numbers are Nothing to Be Proud Of
The last three months have shown positive employment growth, retail sales, and manufacturing production. As a result, many consumer and economists have been very positive about the economy, convinced that things may be all right in the western world. One thing that they need to watch out for is that the holiday season tends to artificially prop up numbers.
