What’s Behind the Positive Outlook of Consumers?

The video discusses consumer confidence and economic outlook for 2017, highlighting the importance of job and wage growth. It addresses economic uncertainty, particularly in wage growth, and analyzes holiday sales and retail performance. The discussion extends to retail margins and pricing power, emphasizing consumer value. Finally, it examines inflation expectations and consumer understanding, considering the impact of interest rates and stock market trends.

What is the primary factor that the positive consumer outlook for 2017 is based on?

• Higher stock market returns

• Lower interest rates

• Job and wage growth

• Increased government spending

Why is there uncertainty about the economic plans mentioned in the transcript?

• Lack of government support

• No guarantees that expected plans will happen

• Decreasing consumer spending

• High inflation rates

What was the expected growth in Harley sales for the holiday season?

• 4.0%

• 2.5%

• 3.0%

• 3.6%

How did the timing of Christmas and Hanukkah affect consumer behavior?

• It led to early shopping

• It caused a decline in sales

• It had no impact

• It allowed more last-minute shopping

What has been the trend in retail prices over the last couple of years?

• Prices have been falling

• Prices have been fluctuating

• Prices have been increasing

• Prices have remained stable

What sector has most of the inflation been occurring in, according to the transcript?

• Services sector

• Agricultural sector

• Goods sector

• Technology sector

What is the current consumer perception of inflation, as discussed in the transcript?

• Consumers think inflation is stable

• Consumers are highly aware of inflation

• Consumers are not yet aware of potential inflation

• Consumers believe inflation is decreasing