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- Bearish sentiment has been subdued this year as the consumer and economy stay strong.
- Much of the bullish optimism towards a soft-landing scenario in the economy hinges on this continued resilience.
- These are the five most pressing questions investors should be asking about the sustainability of such resilience.
The decline in bearish sentiment over the past year has been driven by a surprisingly resilient consumer, which has helped prop up the economy to avoid a recession.