There are plenty of indications that the economy is shifting into higher gear. And they are not just buried in economists' models and spreadsheets, but evident in the day-to-day decisions consumers and business folks make.
So, yes, you can look to the stock market -- a classic leading economic indicator, nearing a 100% gain over two years -- for reassurance about tomorrow. But you can also read the economic tea leaves on golf greens and in underwear sales. http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/112150/signs-economy-is-on-the-upswing
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