Why there’s a disconnect between solid economic data and dismal consumer confidence, according to Jim Grant

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Claim Why there’s a disconnect between solid economic data and dismal consumer confidence, according to Jim Grant
AI inference Neutral · 94%
Generated 2026-04-14 09:37

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Jim Grant is worried about the impact on inflation, not just of the war, but also about how central banks now bake it into their monetary policies

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Original article published by MarketWatch on April 14, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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