Based on these trends, it is not too difficult to conclude that the average consumer is probably a bit overextended from a credit standpoint,
We are led to conclude that the current tightening cycle still has further to go.
With the rise in the unemployment rate, it is hard to conclude that the labor market is anywhere near out of the woods.
As the natural displacement from other consumption goods toward energy goods occurs with rises in energy prices, it is easy to conclude that our natural wealth and standard of living will inevitably decline.
Although it may be too soon to conclude that the soft patch is no more, today's impressive job figure does suggest that the slowdown may not be everlasting,