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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why the Stock Market Is Booming While Consumers Struggle

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Consumer confidence is collapsing, credit card stress is at its worst since 2008, and major retailers are warning about a strained American shopper — so why are stocks at record highs? This episode discusses the growing K-shaped economy, America’s dominance in tech and innovation, and the key lesson too many people miss: in this system, workers survive, but owners thrive. From investing and compounding to financial discipline and delayed gratification, this is a blunt look at why participation in the market matters more than ever.

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