Money Show Investors Conference - The Economy

Some bullets from multiple presentations. These are a consensus from the experts:

• U.S. recession recovery is on firm footing.
• Expect a half-speed economic recovery with inflation less than 4% through 2014.
• U.S. economy is projected to grow 2-4% this year.
• There is significantly more optimism this year.
• Market experts predict the S&P 500 will increase 10 percent this year.
• Bull markets typically run for 2-4 years and this one is in year 2 with no hint of fading yet.
• Gold will trade in the $1200-1500 range.
• Unemployment will continue to range between 8-9% this year.
• Full housing recovery is not expected this year.
• Consumer confidence is at its highest level in some time.
• But many investors remain on the sidelines.