Pathways Advisory Group, Inc. |
There is no easy path for investors. Global uncertainty remains high. Growth has slowed and the European debt crisis continues to bubble. Our domestic economy is not immune. Unemployment remains high and anxiety is building over another debt ceiling/tax fight later this year. The media adds to the tension. Markets respond to this uncertainty with volatility. However, long term investors need to take a step back - there is another story. There is a story about a growing economy and declining unemployment. A story about amazing companies. There is a story about the upside to all recessions - a healthier, refocused, streamlined private sector. There is some truth to (most) all economic stories – but sometimes this more optimistic story lacks representation. Take a look at this article for a different take on the American recovery story.