2012, Are We Ready?

2011 has gone by a blink. A fresh New Year has started and many memories have been put aside. I will always know 2011 personally as the year of the flood. The flood has been a huge impact of the year and definitely shaped many things. Though people dread the new coming year of 2012, I welcome it. It’s a new year, a fresh start, and something new to look forward to. Experts have analyzed 2012 ahead, here is a list for the economy and what to watch out for. Open your eyes and look ahead, this is going to be an interesting year.

1. Unemployment has been one of the main concerns in America and throughout the world. Though percentages are rising job growth is supposed to be picked up by the second half of 2012, as experts say.

2. Euro zone crisis as been one eye-opening topic of 2011. Germany a leading country has been one of the strong supports of this crisis. Though it is to be said that 2012 will only drag Europe into a “deeper recession” other countries facing a financial crisis should definitely look out.

3. China is known to be one of the biggest exporters of Asia. In the next few months we should expect China to grow rapidly. But experts expect china to “lose momentum” this year.

4. Gold, everyone is known to invest in gold and to make as much profit as possible, but what lies ahead for these investments? Experts predict gold prices to increase by the end of 2012. Though they also say that gold isn’t a good investment due to the “manipulated market”.

5. Housing during 2011 wasn’t as its best. Many real-estate owners may know this due to the low percentage of consumers. But heads up, 2012 should be a rebound year!

6. Emerging markets, is this the time to invest? Some experts say to pass up on the investment and buy domestic instead. Understanding the market will help you get a better idea of what to invest in.

7. Keep your head high and invest in something that is suitable for you. There are going to be more years to come, don’t invest everything now. Look at what’s appropriate and fits perfectly.

2012 is expected to be a good year, so let’s start off fresh and maintain the good start all year long!