It’s looking like a bright future for the U.S. economy! As the yen slipped about 0.6 percent against the dollar, U.S. retail sales also rose about 0.3 percent in July alone. Bloomberg also reports that the U.S. dollar has actually strengthened against its 16 major peers. While the stock market is seeing a small decline, gold also experienced an increase. For more details on the current state of currency, stocks, the gross domestic product (GDP), and precious metals, read the full article HERE.