When cacs say "the economy is growing", they're talking about the market, specifically like 5-8 tech companies in the market. The market has and never will be a reflection of our economy; its mostly an indicator of economic trends. The market operates on speculation and expections on what publicly traded companies will continue to be profitable in our future.
But that all together and "the economy is growing" is slick way of saying, "tech is killing it right now so lean into the wave if you want to keep your head above water". That's excellent advice of rich people.....virtually useless for the majority of the humanity. It hard to see now since the techo fascists are forcing AI companies into everyday life.....why Trump wants the US to own part of Intel...why they want the Fed to lower interest rates....more money to throw into tech to cover tech costs.
Wages aren't keeping up with living expenses, boomers are retiring enmass, immigration is slowing down, rising goods/services prices, people aren't having children, utilities prices going up, cars aren't affordable, public transportation is trash, AI is trying and failing to take our jobs, everyone is in debt, no one can afford higher ed......but Google scored a deal to open a new data center/whitey on the moon.