What's Ahead: Today's Economic Outlook - Equity Research on Weight Watchers International, Inc. and Medifast, Inc.
(firmenpresse) - MACAU -- (Marketwire) -- 10/19/11 -- Today, announced its research report highlighting Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) and Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED). Full content and research is available at .
Short-term outlooks within US and global economies continue to adjust downward, as US Treasury yields touched their lowest levels in over 65 years. International Monetary Fund downgraded estimates for US growth by 1.0% this year, down from 2.5%. 'Significant downside risks' to the US economy were confirmed by the Federal Reserve pressured by 'strains in global financial markets.'
As the US dollar trades above an eight-month high against the Euro, it highlights a deepening of the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis -- furthered by continued policy inaction from European governments. We expect continued volatility until economic data stabilizes and we see decisive policy action to deal with the Eurozone debt crisis.
Our members are preparing for a turn in tides. Currently, the Credit Suisse Risk Appetite Indicator is at a 30-year low. For the past three occurrences, this level has acted as a leading indicator of large stock market rallies 18 months following.
Equity Markets has reviewed Weight Watchers International, Inc. for its current position within the services industry. Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WWI) is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company-owned and franchise operations. Through WeightWatchers.com, Inc. (WeightWatchers. The full research report on Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) is available here: .
Equity Markets has reviewed Medifast, Inc. for its development within the services industry. Medifast, Inc. (Medifast) is engaged in the production, distribution, and sale of weight management and disease management products and other consumable health and diet products. The product lines include weight and disease management, meal replacement, and vitamins. The full research report on Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) is available here: .
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