1. Uncertainty Index
2011 Debt Ceiling Debate
Financial Crisis
9/11
Iraq War
Source: Economic Policy Uncertainty Index by Scott R. Baker, Nicholas Bloom and Steve Davis
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2. Business Investment Spending
% Chg from last Qtr
-1.3%
Seasonally adjusted at annual rates
Source: Commerce Department
2

3. Consumer Confidence
82.7
Source: University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment
3