The U.S. consumer is still spending—but inflation, employment trends, and shifting priorities are reshaping how and where that money flows. In this conversation, Brad Stewart, CFA, Associate Director of Wealth Management Research, and Michael Baker, CFA, Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst at D.A. Davidson, explore what’s driving retail behavior today and what could change in 2026.
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