The Economist: US outlook grim

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Political instability and a perceived impasse in further efforts towards implementing fiscal reform continues to undermine confidence in the US economy. Threats of default thru tea party politics leaves a persistent bad taste in the mouth...

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http://www.economist.com/node/21525405

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