“We’ve never seen a gap this wide between Wall Street and Main Street.”
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“We’ve never seen a gap this wide between Wall Street and Main Street.”
The S&P 500 is at an all-time high while Consumer Sentiment is at an all-time low.
— Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) May 24, 2026
We've never seen a gap this wide between Wall Street and Main Street. pic.twitter.com/qQZ0sdBkPQ
Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times. View more posts
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