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Throughout the discussion, the hosts frequently emphasize the challenges presented by the current landscape. They explore the precarious balance between rising interest rates, inflation pressures, and their potential effects on corporate and consumer spending.
As they ponder the lagging index of the ISM, both agree that a dramatic uptick could be around the corner. Expectations surrounding retail sales and consumer behavior indicate a shift in economic momentum, offering a glint of hope amid the prevailing uncertainty.