The Weekly Update 5/01/2026™

Largest Economy Ever on Earth and Growing!

All the goods and services we produce as a country are measured as our Gross Domestic Product, GDP.

The chart below is from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).  The green arrow has our economy at another record high at $31.422 trillion.  This chart is dated 4-9-2026.

As you observe the chart make a note to self, on that same date, 4-9-2026, the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) sentiment poll had only 31% of investors bullish (positive) on the investment outlook and therefore 69% were bearish (negative) on the investment outlook.

Check it out:

Today Corporate America has never ever had higher revenue, earnings or cash on hand.  Yet 69% of investors have a negative outlook.  Sorta sad for that 69%, I think. 

Here at The Wealth Strategies Group, we continue to thoughtfully allocate the money entrusted to our oversight in the best of class investments from TWSG Investment Selection Matrix™.  These lower risk, lower volatility investment choices continue to treat our client family well!

I did not say market valuations go straight up, and I did not say without volatility, yet the data flow suggests the good old USA has a very bright outlook. 

As always, I am interested in your thoughts, comments, and questions.

Respectfully,

James O. Lunney, CFP®

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional  

*The economic forecasts set forth in this material may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.  To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing.  Investing involves risk. Loss, including loss of principal, may occur. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.  All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

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