5 Debt and Housing Metrics Investors Should Consider Before Buying S&P 500 Stocks at All-Time Highs

Investors often view the stock market as a representation of the broader economy. But that's not entirely true.Consumer spending is under considerable pressure, as evidenced by underperformance in the consumer discretionary and consumer staples sectors. Restaurant and retail stocks are getting hammered. Earnings at home improvement giants like Home Depot have been ticking down in recent years.The Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates could be a boon for consumer spending. But don't expect a recovery overnight. Here are five debt and housing metrics investors may want to pay close attention to, given that the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is at an all-time high.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool