Guide Rock Weekly Market Commentary May-20 - May 21,2013

University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Survey and Phenomenon Called Heuristics - Guide Rock Weekly Market Commentary May-20 FT029 Much like elementary school children trying to capture the attention of someone they have a crush on, the American economy sent lots of mixed signals last week. Conflicting reports emerged about consumer sentiment during the week. The Conference Board, a non-profit research organization, reported consumers remained somewhat pessimistic about the direction of the economy. In contrast, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey rose to a six-year high, according to ABC News. The Index moved from 76.4 in April to 83.7 in May indicating consumers are feeling more confident about the economy. Full Show Notes and Disclosures at http://theAverageGuy.tv/ft029

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