Consumer confidence in the economy climbed to an 18-year high in September. Discretionary stocks are outperforming the broader U.S. stock market, demonstrating consumer’s confidence in the health of the economy. Although, consumer spending cooled in August, investors are confident that U.S. consumers will continue to support economic growth.
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