Daily Market Updates: The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour?

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The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour?

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A once-in-a-generation investment boom has created lots of winners , but many Americans are feeling left out.

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MarketWatchThe U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour?

MarketWatchThe U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour?

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