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Megan Horneman discusses the latest economic data highlighting consumer spending and manufacturing improvements.

The latest economic data showed two relative bright spots in the economy: consumer spending and manufacturing. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman breaks down stronger-than-expected February retail sales, improving March ISM manufacturing data, and why inflation pressures may still keep the Federal Reserve on hold. Watch for insights on: - Consumer spending trends - Core retail sales - Discretionary spending - Manufacturing momentum - Supply chain concerns - Inflation risk...

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