Millennials and Gen Z are navigating a financial landscape defined by rising costs, shifting job markets, and evolving expectations around wealth and opportunity. As affordability challenges intensify—especially in housing, education and healthcare—these generations are rethinking how they spend, save and invest. Their unique perspectives are reshaping consumer trends, fueling growth in new sectors, and prompting companies to innovate in response to changing demands. From the influence of social media on spending habits to the impact of technology and AI on career prospects, the next generation is confronting existential questions about their financial futures.
In this episode, Global Market Strategists Jack Manley and Jordan Jackson and Market Insights Research Analyst Katie Korngiebel share timely insights and personal perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing young Americans in today’s economy.
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