James Agrusa, CFS, CRPC

A decline in the Q2 financial obligations ratio (consumer obligations relative to income) is an encouraging sign for the U.S. economy, according to #AmeripriseResearch. Consumers account for 70% of U.S. economic activity and their financial health is critical to the path ahead.

Investors have put aside the issue of trade uncertainty until there is further tangible evidence of its impact and are focusing on the ongoing strength of the economy.

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