The American consumer is starting to understand the importance of balanced trade, and the causes and effects of ‘consumer confidence’, ’speculation’, inflation, etc… As a result, they’re focusing more of their buying power back into the American economy. I think this is going to keep market researchers confused for a while, cause the dollar to keep climbing and add an extra boost in the job market despite all politically motivated speculation to the contrary. If you understand how the strings are pulled, and can keep an eye on that as well as the changing conditions and other signals, there’s a lot less risk in investing and a lot more profit to be had. Speculating from any angle, while ignoring the others makes investing very risky.