Despite current U.S. economic policies still being viewed negatively, consumer confidence in the stock market remains high, with nearly 58% expecting stocks to rise over the next year, according to the University of Michigan (UMich). This sentiment persists despite a bull market nearing its second birthday, with main street confidence lower than 88% of the time since the 1950s. Analysts suggest that the stock market's potential for growth is tied to the restoration of Main Street confidence, as stocks typically perform well when confidence rises. The current weak sentiment among consumers and investors is seen as bullish for stocks, indicating a lack of 'irrational exuberance' in the market.