Off to a good start?

kjbathe · 05-29-2008, 03:13 PM

I just read a Citizen article that appears to indicate the summer's off to a good start and gas prices don't seem to be having a negative impact on visitors to the region. Of course one weekend can't be used to assess the entire summer, but it's kind of fun to read some positive news.

The economy continues to grow, albeit slowly, jobless claims are steady, exports are growing, consumer spending hasn't declined. I know the major media outlets love to report on the "Economy in Crisis", but with all the signs above and mortgage rates on the rise, might the "bottom" be behind us?

05-29-2008, 03:13 PM	#1
kjbathe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 283 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	Off to a good start? I just read a Citizen article that appears to indicate the summer's off to a good start and gas prices don't seem to be having a negative impact on visitors to the region. Of course one weekend can't be used to assess the entire summer, but it's kind of fun to read some positive news. The economy continues to grow, albeit slowly, jobless claims are steady, exports are growing, consumer spending hasn't declined. I know the major media outlets love to report on the "Economy in Crisis", but with all the signs above and mortgage rates on the rise, might the "bottom" be behind us?