US consumer confidence rebounds significantly in May 2025, reaching a 4-year high. Meanwhile, US markets experience turbulence due to global trade tensions, particularly with the EU. The podcast explores the factors behind these economic shifts and their implications for investors and consumers.

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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-consumer-confidence-partially-rebounds-in-may-302465852.html

https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/press/CCI-May-2025

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https://financialbuzz.com/us-stocks-surge-as-trade-tensions-ease/