Looking for the bellwether of the U.S. economy? Think consumer goods stocks. First, there are staples. These are outfits that make the stuff people constantly want, companies like Proctor & Gamble (NYSE: PG) or Kimberly Clark (NYSE: KMB), and th...
U.S. high-yield bonds, leveraged credit, and equities will likely outperform in the coming months, but there are obstacles ahead.