Consumer Goods and Materials as well as Consumer Sentiment are showing positive gains last week in our weekly review of Leading Indicators.  Retail sales rose in response to a weak December; growing .2%. This followed a December fall of 1.6%.  Michigan consumer sentiment, rose more than expected last week rising to 97.8 (March) from 93.8 (Feb).  To view this with my notes and the other not so favorable reporting, click here.