Author: Sparrow Capital
Covestor model: Fundamental Growth and Hard and Soft Commodities
Disclosures: None
In the last three months equity markets stalled in most parts of the world. The markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America remained largely flat after a good first quarter.
The slow patch we are currently experiencing may be remedied by a pick up in auto sales that is expected to occur in the second half of the year when Japanese auto companies fully recover from parts shortages due to recent earthquakes. In addition, second quarter earnings could potentially be the catalyst for the markets to begin to climb again in the second half of July.
I also believe low interest rates and positive expectations by consumers and businesses may continue to move economic growth upward in the coming year.