Signals vs. Noise: What Matters Most

In today’s frantic environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the noise of market volatility, oil price swings, and alarming headlines. But what are the real indicators of risk? How do you distinguish parasitic noise from the signals that truly matter in the economy?

Let’s look at the three biggest concerns that could signal trouble ahead—construction job losses, unrealistic profit margin expectations, and France’s looming political crisis.

We’ll also see that stock market volatility, low oil prices, and stock valuations might not be worth the worry, right now.

1. Construction Jobs and Potential Recession Indicators