Why the calm markets are about to get rougher

SEP 11, 2012
Brad McMillan, v.p. and chief investment officer for Commonwealth Financial Network, says that the calm markets in August might have been too calm as there are things out there that could give us "nasty shocks" going forward. Mr. McMillan does view the U.S. economy as doing "surprisingly well," although he doesn't expect stronger growth until the uncertain political picture clears up. For all of Mr. McMillan's insights, including what he perceives as the leading threats to the U.S. recovery, watch the video below.

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