The American Economy: Ready to Recover?
Last Thursday brought smiles to the faces of many, as the American Bureau of Economic Analysis announced an unexpected 3.3 percent increase in the GDP (gross domestic product). While GDP analysis has its limitations when it comes to ascertaining the true overall health of a national economy, bolstered figures are leading to the notion that America may finally be stirring from her economic slumber. Many experts believe that the improved situation has come as a result of this year's economic stimulus packages, although this would not explain why numbers in the failing housing market are beginning to take a turn…