We are confronted with a key question as we deal with economic downshifts and market swings. Does the latest data really reflect an economic slowdown? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, analyze various indicators to assess the pace of economic growth, including market performance, inflation metrics such as CPI, PPI, and PCE, and trends in retail sales and industrial production. Additionally, they explore the impact of younger generations on historical progress and provide insights into GDP growth and income trends, offering a comprehensive economic check-up. Ryan and Sonu discuss:  An analysis of the stock market's performance, focusing on small and mid-cap stocksYearly market trends, corrections, and the Valentine's Day indicatorLarry Summers' predictions and their significance in the marketDifferent inflation metrics such as CPI, PPI, and PCE, and their relevance in assessing inflation trendsRecent inflation trends and the potential impact on Fed rate cuts and market expectationsAn analysis of retail sales and industrial production dataThe current economic slowdown and comparison with previous yearsAnd more! Resources: Any questions about the show? Send it to us! We’d love to hear from you! [email protected] Join the Live on Leap Day with Facts vs Feelings!Connect with Ryan Detrick:  LinkedIn: Ryan DetrickConnect with Sonu Varghese:  LinkedIn: Sonu Varghese