Unpacking the mixed bag of consumer sentiment

Surveys of Americans’ economic outlooks are coming up with contradictory conclusions. Some consumers report being worse off than they were a year ago, while others are feeling optimistic. What’s behind the split? We’ll also break down the prospects for a soft landing in the Weekly Wrap, consider what 2023 may look like for initial public stock offerings and delve into why Black communities are frequently targeted by predatory financial products.