Does the Recent Market Weakness Predict a Recession?

In our opinion, strength in consumer-oriented sectors of the market suggests the economy continues to improve, and that there are likely good (and in some cases temporary) reasons why other sectors are weak. This appears to be a normal correction in an ongoing bull market.

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