There's always going to be contradictory guidance and outlooks no matter where you look anyway. It's enough to make your head spin some days.

Here are a couple of recent headlines that sunk my spirits (in the first instance) and buoyed my spirits. India, of course, is hungry for resources...

And is it any wonder why the ratings agency is called MOODY'S??? ;)

The global economy is losing resilience to protect itself against negative shocks, Moody’s warns

http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/the-global-economy-is-losing-resilience-to-protect-itself-against-negative-shocks-moodys-warns

India to grow 7-7.5%, highest among G20; less exposed to external shocks: Moody's

http://www.firstpost.com/business/india-to-grow-7-7-5-highest-among-g20-less-exposed-to-external-shocks-moodys-2479472.html