It’s an especially confusing time for investors. On one hand, the US economy is showing signs of slowing, with a negative growth for Q1 GDP, and mounting evidence that many corporations and consumer households are feeling the pinch of higher borrowing costs. On the other hand, FOMO Is returning to the stock market as corporate earnings look solid, tariffs tensions ease somewhat, and optimism over the longer term likely positive impact the Trump Adminstration’s business-friendly policies will  have on the economy. So, which is more warranted here: optimism or pessimism? Here is a direct video link.