What were some of the warning signs that the US economy may not have been as strong as the stock market indicated?

Some warning signs that the US economy may not have been as strong as the Stock Market indicated included stagnating wage growth, increasing consumer debt, and rising inflation rates. Additionally, indicators such as declining manufacturing output and a slowdown in job creation suggested underlying economic weaknesses. The divergence between stock market performance and economic fundamentals raised concerns among analysts about potential market corrections.