Stocks Jump on Consumer Confidence, Trade Talks

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Today’s Podcast Features are: 

Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist at the Conference Board, discusses consumer confidence data. US consumer confidence rebounded sharply in May, with the Conference Board's gauge increasing by 12.3 points to 98, marking the biggest monthly gain in four years.

Ros Mathieson, Bloomberg News Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, discusses the European Union and the US signaling a willingness to work towards a trade deal over the next six weeks. This follows a phone call between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Janet Lorin, Bloomberg Higher Education Finance Reporter, discusses the latest news at Harvard University. The Trump administration is moving to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, worth an estimated $100 million, as part of its battle against the university.

Patrick Wilson, Portfolio Manager at CenterSquare Investment Management, joins to discuss
how the outlook for potentially higher inflation due to tariffs can shape investing in listed REITs today.

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