Double Dip vs. Soft Patch

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

« Make up yer mind Commentary for July 12, 2010 »

The debate rages between those that think that the economy will dip back into recession (double dip) versus those that think the U.S. economy is entering a “soft patch” that will nonetheless still result in modest GDP growth.  Yesterday, with the Dow up nearly 300 points, the “soft patchers” won out.  Despite this move upward, we believe the debate is not over which in turn will continue to result in a choppy stock market.  That said, with stocks trading at less than eleven times projected calendar year 2011 earnings, we would add to positions during the periods when the “double dippers” look like they’re winning out.

« Make up yer mind Commentary for July 12, 2010 »

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