Does the Slump in Consumer Stocks Mean We’re in a Bear Market?

Consumer stocks, particularly in the discretionary space, are considered a bellwether for the economy as they're sensitive to everyday Americans' spending habits.

# Does the Slump in Consumer Stocks Mean We’re in a Bear Market? Consumer stocks, particularly in the discretionary space, are considered a bellwether for the economy as they're sensitive to everyday Americans' spending habits. **Read the full article:** [Money.com](https://money.com/consumer-stocks-bear-market/?xid=moneyrss) *This article was originally published by Money.com. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*