The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour?
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A capex-heavy investment boom that creates clear winners but leaves many feeling excluded is a political and demand-risk story for operators. If your growth thesis leans on “macro is strong,” pressure-test it against sentiment, not just aggregates.
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