Attendees heard from a panel of experts who delved into why consumer and business sentiment are not always in alignment with economic data. Panelists and audience members discussed:

• What does economic data and research say about the state of the economy?
• How are consumer sentiment and economic data related?
• How does sentiment influence consumer and business decisions?
• Do sentiments vary based on income, locality or other demographic characteristics?
• What implication does consumer and business sentiment have for policymakers?