The stock market’s recent record highs may be at odds with the sobering reality of the real economy. Optimism around artificial intelligence and a tax bill has fueled investor concerns about overheating, but latest reports on jobs and economic growth reveal a disconnect between financial markets and actual activity on the ground.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-08-04/stock-market-got-a-reality-check-from-jobs-and-gdp