In many global regions, economies are flourishing.
For example, here are two headlines about the U.S.:
What America's Startup Boom Could Mean For The Economy (npr.com, June 29)
Inflation Rose in June as Economic Recovery Continues (WSJ, July 13)
The goings-on in the United Kingdom provide another example. Employers in the UK are hiring people at the highest rate in more than six years. Plus, business and consumer spending are climbing swiftly -- at the fastest clip in a quarter of a century.
So, it wasn't surprising to see this June 18 CNBC headline:
Morgan Stanley picks the global stocks set to ride Europe's expected boom