It's always a bit difficult to read the economic data in the winter, just because activity is thinner, and the vagaries of weather are more pronounced. So it's not unusual to see, although this is an extraordinary amount of volatility.

It is easy to be pessimistic. These are extraordinarily difficult times, and the collective psyche is teetering. But we are closer to righting the wrongs that got us into this economic mess than most of us believe.

These data suggest that a bottoming in economic activity is taking place, but that a bit more inventory adjustment is needed to insure a re-acceleration in growth.

Data suggest that economic activity has bottomed and that the worst is now being reported for corporate profits, ... As such, stock price gains are expected to continue, supported by improvements in corporate performance and mild-mannered inflation and interest rates.

Data suggest that economic activity has bottomed and that the worst is now being reported for corporate profits. As such, stock price gains are expected to continue, supported by improvements in corporate performance and mild-mannered inflation and interest rates.

The Bahamas is headed for unprecedented economic activity.