The upward revision to third quarter growth (+2.6%) and the surprisingly strong trend in consumer spending in the fourth quarter have many economists forecasting stronger economic growth in 2011. Despite the renewed optimism, major risks to the recovery remain, as unemployment remains stubbornly high (9.8%), the housing market is struggling, and energy and other commodity prices are rising. Read more from NIFCU$ Fund Manager, Hillary Elder in this downloadable report.
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