[EGPWS]

But, I don't know how much of that is due to legislation.

Then what is it due to?

[Canard]

Do you believe that economic activity can only follow from government spending?

[durasell]

It could be due to a lot of things. Homes have appreciated in value and people are pulling money out of equity to buy stuff. A huge influx of foreign money into the U.S. markets. Some geek sitting in his basement wrote a computer program that anticipates market changes more efficiently.

Then again, it could be due to the new tax laws, lower interest rates, and increased free trade.


Or, it could be a combination of all those factors.