The broad trend for the US economy continued to show resilience in the first month of 2015. Despite the upbeat news, the outlook is one of cautious optimism. Any number of potential hazards simmering in the global economy may bring headwinds down the road. Meantime, there are risks lurking within the US, including a wobbly real estate market and the ongoing labor dispute at West Coast ports that’s starting to pinch the nation’s maritime economic activity. Based on the current data set through January, however, positive macro momentum for the US was intact .
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