Opinion: Investors are feeling too giddy about the economy

The pandemic continues to call the shots for the economy. Each wave of the virus has done significant damage, with Omicron now hitting the economy hard. December retail sales slumped as households pulled back on spending, including travel, dining out at restaurants and attending Broadway shows. The airlines continue to struggle with flight cancellations as pilots and other personnel get sick. Unemployment insurance claims are on the rise again, as small businesses, unable to stay open, reduce staff. [Source]

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Source: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/24/perspectives/economy-gdp-investors-asset-prices/index.html