There's a big disconnect between US economic vibes and what the data actually says

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• There's a gap between how Americans feel about the economy and what's actually going on.
• "Hard data" shows that the economy is holding up, despite weak sentiment.
• Vibes in the stock market are also looking positive, suggesting another strong year for equities.

The US economy is holding up, but Americans don't seem to see it that way.

The off-kilter vibes reflect a widening gap between so-called "hard data" and "soft data" related to the economy.