The economy is doing quite well, actually.

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GDP, 2nd QTR Estimate: +2.6%

Inflation Rate: 2.4% (steady)

Unemployment: 4.1% (down from May)

DOW: 44,241 (+2,302 over the last 6 months)

NASDAQ: 20,418 (+1,257 over the last 6 months)

S&P 500: 6,226 (+398 over the last 6 months)

Consumer Confidence: -16.5 over the last 6 months

Average Regular Gas Price: $3.25 (down $0.36 from the same time last year)

Non-Farm Jobs: +782,000 over the last 6 months