By Gaspard de Dreuzy, CEO

Last week was another confusing one for investors, as news appeared that the U.S. economy has finally shaken off the longest recession since World War II, yet the stock market fluctuated wildly.

It was announced that the nation’s gross domestic product expanded by an estimated 3.5% in the third quarter of 2009, which drove the Dow up by nearly 200 points on Thursday – its biggest one-day gain in more than three months. But on Friday, the Dow gave it all back, and then some.

Time to break out the champagne?

There is anything but a consensus regarding just how lasting the recovery may be. Among the many nagging concerns: unemployment, which is currently hovering near 10%, and stagnant wages for those lucky enough to have kept their jobs. Many analysts predict that without a protracted boost in consumer spending, the current recovery may very well be short-lived.

Using Kapitall to stay ahead of the curve

All of this uncertainty makes Kapitall even more useful, as investors seek tools to stay on top of the markets. With Kapitall’s “News Viewer,” users get insight into the broader economy, as well as detailed information about specific companies and sectors. They can search by topic or company, and can track breaking news on separate feeds from top media outlets such as AP and Reuters.  All of this is presented in Kapitall’s user-friendly, “drag & drop” interface, so users get the information they need with greater ease.
It has certainly been a wild year for investors, and last week was no exception. The one thing we can be certain about: the coming weeks and months will provide no shortage of twists and turns.

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