Posted on 01/15/2019 10:44:17 PM PST by caww
The latest UBS Investor Watch Pulse Poll found that 71 percent are more optimistic about the 10-year economic outlook than they were just two months ago when it was still a high 68 percent.
And, said UBS, 78 percent believe the economys fundamentals are strong, and 75 percent said they expect to reach their long-term goals.
The 12-month and shorter outlook has sunk to 38 percent, down from 61 percent in November, said UBS....Despite that, investors see it as a temporary lull because 95 percent said that they are sticking to their investment plan.
Businesses, meanwhile, remain positive, though slightly less than they were a few months ago.
Still, when it comes to spending, 27 percent of business owners are planning to hire in the coming year, compared to 5 percent looking to cut staff. An equal percentage plan to invest, versus 9 percent who plan to cut investments.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
Front page Headline above the fold in the NYT if a Democrat was POTUS, just like every other positive News.
Chance of a White Man like myself getting back into a corporate job? Zero.
Shut. It. Down. Sure is sad it takes a really bad crisis for people to start respecting White Men. Hope nuthin’ really bad happens. 9-11 was bad enough.
Hmmm what happened a few months ago to weaken optimism? The democrats won control of the house.
Most American business owners are not stupid.
Its funny how the common sense business practices, increased competition and a fairer trade situation can improve an economy.
“Proof is in the pudding”.... as is said.
True......and we know that Trump told all at the rallys if Dems control the house what the next two years would be like.
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