[recycled sixtie]

There are some really good observations on this thread. Here is my take.

A lot depends where you live. In oil country here used houses sell within 6 weeks generally. Relatively low unemployment here.

New car sales I believe are up. One set of neighbors has bought 2 new cars and one off lease in the last 2 months.

Restaurants look busy. Costco always looks busy.

What is down? I recently tried to sell some gold rings and antiques. I got low offers on gold rings which were 9 and 10 carat respectively. Antiques? Apparently baby boomers are getting rid of antiques as they are downsizing and the younger generation does not want old stuff.

Stock market is surprisingly buoyant but I am in for the long haul anyway.
Cheers, Guy