Stocks hit new all-time highs in April, supported by small caps and strong Q1 earnings, but the move is based on backward-looking data. Q1 GDP rebounded 2.0%, helped by AI infrastructure spending and government outlays, while consumer spending growth slowed and faces clear headwinds. The message is mixed: near-term economic momentum improved, but the consumer backdrop remains less supportive.
Stocks hit new all-time highs in April, supported by small caps and strong Q1 earnings, but the move is based on backward-looking data. Q1 GDP rebounded 2.0%, helped by AI infrastructure spending and government outlays, while consumer spending growth slowed and faces clear headwinds. The message is mixed: near-term economic momentum improved, but the consumer backdrop remains less supportive.
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