Amy Wu Silverman on the K-shaped economy: Why weak confidence isn't sinking stocks

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01 THE MACHINE READ

WHY IT MATTERS.

Weak confidence not denting stocks suggests high earners drive spending in a K-shaped economy.

K-shaped spending masks weak sentiment

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Labor market or spending data

MAIN RISK

Low-income stress could eventually bite

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Consumer confidence is down in the dumps, but does it matter in a K-shaped economy? RBC Capital Markets Head of Derivatives Strategy Amy Wu Silverman explains why weak sentiment hasn't dented the hard data while high earners keep spending, and Slatestone Wealth Partner and Chief Market Strategist Ke

02 THE STORY SO FAR

THE RECORD, IN ORDER.

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03 WHO'S INVOLVED

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