Talk Your Chart | Feeling sentimental? Decoding Consumer Sentiment in an Expensive Market | Episode 52
Explore the intricate world of financial statistics with the latest from Talk Your Chart! This week, we want to know how expensive the market has gotten, how are consumers feeling about it, and where might we go from here. Join us as we delve into equity risk premium, CAPE ratio, layoffs, consumer sentiment, and the impact of inflation.
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