The Author shows that the level of U.S. household debt is not high. There is no evidence of excessive borrowing. Household net worth has reached an all-time high, achieved primarily by increased savings and investments in stocks and bonds but not by home price appreciation.
Bob Weir has over 50 years of investment research and analytical experience in both the equity and fixed-income sectors, and in the commercial real estate industry. He joined eResearch in 2004 and was its President, CEO, and Managing Director, Research Services until December 2018. Prior to joining eResearch, Bob was at Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS).
In his latest article, the Calafia Beach Pundit notes that the U.S. economy has achieved its longest expansion period in its history. However, since 2009, economic growth has been modest at about 2% per annum. Although there are some troubling signs, many indicators point to a continuation of slow but steady growth ahead. [more]