U.S. economic recovery is faster than predicted. Recent passage of the massive infrastructure spending bill should help to accelerate its recovery. The U.S. unemployment rate has been steadily falling. To make matters worse, the Fed plans to slow down interest rate rises. Given this backdrop, we think under-the-radar stocks Heidrick & Struggles (HSII) and Natus (NTUS) could be worth betting on now.Equity market benchmarks ended their record rally yesterday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow declining by 0.8% and 0.7%, respectively, due to a 6.2% annual rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The favorable policies of the United States are causing an acceleration in recovery. According to reports, the labor market is recovering as evidenced in reported increases in broad-based payroll figures. There was also a decline in unemployment to 4.6%. Non-farm payrolls rose by 531,000 over the same period.

The Fed plans to remain patient despite a push for higher interest rates. The U.S. Congress has passed the $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill last week. Next, they will work on a wider social spending bill. It is anticipated that this will boost the U.S. overall economy.

Given the solid economic backdrop, we think under-the-radar stocks Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) and Natus Medical Incorporated (NTUS) could be solid bets now.

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