Each week the various government agencies, and private research firms provide us with the hard data, that is invaluable in painting a picture of where the economy stands.

It is really a unique feature that has evolved in the system, and an extremely valuable resource for investors. It allows you to look above the up and down machinations of the market, and get a clear, above it all view, how things are going in the real world.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.

And so summer begins, if only unofficially. On Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have given their lives while members of the Armed Forces.

Originally Memorial Day was called Decorations Day, the Day that citizens would remember their heroes by placing a flower, or a flag at their graves.