The ‘misery index’ is creeping higher. Does that spell doom for stocks? - MarketWatch

1. Trump's tariffs have raised recession fears among consumers and businesses. 2. The misery index indicates economic hardship has increased since last decade. 3. Consumer confidence has dropped to a four-year low, signaling economic concern. 4. Concerns grow about stagflation due to inflation and unemployment discussions. 5. S&P 500 recently entered correction territory due to economic uncertainty.