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With the same factors facing consumer spending this year as in 2011, some bulls are making bets on retail. Some economists warn it may be to soon.

After the sharpest decline in more than 70 years, world trade is set to rebound in 2010 by growing at 9.5 percent, according to WTO economists.

The last week brought a series of economic figures that appeared to show that the positive news from the end of last year might not be as strong as once thought.

"We will get a major recession," Deutsche Bank economists wrote in a report to clients on Tuesday. and why is it important? Is the US economy heading for another recession? Will it be worse than the last time? Well, you might be witnessing these types of headlines all over the web, and this is all because US GDP fell by 1.4% by last quarter, stocks are dropping down, and Federal Reserve gears up to raise interest rates.

As the U.S. economy continues to improve, some industries are poised to benefit more than others. A stronger economy means higher demand for the battered construction industry.

Last quarter only 49% of companies beat their earnings estimates. Care to guess what percentage are beating estimates so far this season? It's likely higher than you think!

Unemployment numbers are down in 2012 but who is doing the hiring? Several top name companies have announced plans to bring on between hundreds and thousands of employees this year.

A decision by European leaders to address bank and sovereign debt issues is expected in a matter of days. "IF" they can do it, we have a breakout !