For reference purposes, below is a chart from Doug Short’s “Q4 GDP Advance Estimate at .7%, Down from Q3 Third Estimate” post of January 29, 2016, depicting Real GDP, with a trendline, as depicted. This chart reflects the Gross Domestic Product Q4 2015 Advance Estimate (pdf) of January 29, 2016:
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The Special Note summarizes my overall thoughts about our economic situation
SPX at 1925.09 as this post is written