The Week in Review from Valeo Financial Advisors (May 17, 2013)
Europe
- At the end of 2012 15 of 22 European national economies were smaller than they were in early 2008. Chart: Valeo Financial Advisors
U.S. Economy
- U.S. consumer confidence has risen to the highest level since mid 2007 Bloomberg
- U.S. households reduced debt during the first quarter by 1 percent to the lowest level since 2006 Bloomberg
- Last month unemployment fell in 40 US states and rose in 3 AP
Markets