Perception vs. Reality? Or Is It Something in Between?

Update: 2024-05-09

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Washington continues to report rosy economic data, and the general public continues to not believe it. Why is the average American so down on the economy when the official data suggests they should be happy? Is it inflation? Is it societal divisiveness? What is the real story?

In this week's Trading Perspectives, Sam and John discuss the disconnect between the public's perception of the economy and what the government is saying is the reality. Who is right?

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Perception vs. Reality? Or Is It Something in Between?

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Perception vs. Reality? Or Is It Something in Between?

Perception vs. Reality? Or Is It Something in Between?