Hopeful – about progress against Coronavirus, about economic recovery, about financial market improvements. Reasons to be hopeful have emerged on all fronts, medical, economic and financial. Determining if reasons are sustainable remains challenging. Challenges reflect the unprecedented nature of much that has been experienced in recent weeks. The very nature of the Coronavirus remains somewhat unknown let alone the efficacy of medical treatments. Experience is limited for judging the impact of such a sharp and complete economic contraction on the subsequent recovery. A look at some important trends can provide perspective and implications for investing in the current environment.