There's an interesting article making the rounds today in the US on the topic of why US stocks have weathered global turmoil so far

There's an interesting article making the rounds today in the US on the topic of why US stocks have weathered global turmoil so far. In a nutshell, the authors believe the durability of the US economy makes US companies one of the only safe places for investments these days. The article also says the strengths of the US economy are the growing job market, record profits, and assistance from the Fed. Meanwhile, the threats to the economy are foreign exposure, subdued retail sales, and concerns over a spike in the price of oil. This isn't new information, but it's a good overview of the key factors influencing US economic growth at this time. (VIEW LINK)