Consumer sentiment surged in June, marking its biggest jump since early 2024, as inflation fears cooled and Americans grew more optimistic about their personal finances and the broader economy. But in Washington, a new court ruling could open the floodgates for billions in landlord compensation claims stemming from the COVID-era eviction ban. In this episode, we break down what’s driving the shift in consumer confidence—and how a federal appeals court just reignited a major property rights showdown that could land before the Supreme Court.

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