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The Disconnect Between Consumer Sentiment and the Market

This week’s question is one we’ve been hearing a lot lately: Why is the market doing so well when consumer sentiment is at historic lows?

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Weak Point for U.S. Housing, Inflation Eases for Now, De-Escalating “De Minimis” Imports 

Home sales to first-time buyers down 11%, inflation eases in April but tariff pressures loom, tariffs still high on small parcels from China even after de-escalation.

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Mitch on the Markets

Use Hard and Soft Data to Make Sense of This Uncertain Economic Environment 

Hard data (unemployment, inflation etc.) is backward-looking. In this evolving, volatile market, investors must also consider soft data including consumer sentiment and PMIs.

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Will Markets Settle Down Now That We Have Some Resolution In Trade Deals?

Both the recent UK trade announcement and China tariff rollback signal progress in trade deals, but continuing uncertainty will impact market volatility and economic growth.

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GDP Declines But Underlying Data Is Still Solid, All-Time High Trade Deficit, China Services Slip

Overall GDP dropped -0.3% in Q1 but spending and business investment is still strong, company stockpiling drives trade deficit, China services sector weakens.

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May 21st, 2025
The Disconnect Between Consumer Sentiment and the Market
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Weak Point for U.S. Housing, Inflation Eases for Now, De-Escalating “De Minimis” Imports 
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Use Hard and Soft Data to Make Sense of This Uncertain Economic Environment 
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GDP Declines But Underlying Data Is Still Solid, All-Time High Trade Deficit, China Services Slip
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Earnings Estimates Are Falling—And That’s Good
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