Comments today from the European Central Bank sent the euro lower against the dollar
Cannabis, U.S. equities and emerging markets all saw boosts in confidence
Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity
Analysts also expect an updated forecast for economic growth
Volkswagen settled with the U.S. over criminal and civil charges in diesel emissions scandal two years ago
Some economists expect inflation to pick up as the benefits of higher wages flow through the economy
Growth could fall below a 1% annual rate in the first three months of this year
The S&P 500 has gained about 309% since bottoming out in March 2009
The Oracle of Omaha made the comments after releasing his annual letter to shareholders over the weekend
Year-over-year industrial output drops 4.2%—the worst decline since 2009