A resilient consumer has helped stave off a recession so far, but that may not last.VIEW press / Getty ImagesBearish sentiment has been subdued this year as the consumer and economy stay strong. Much of the bullish optimism towards a soft-landing scenario in the economy hinges on this continued resilience.These are the five most pressing questions investors should be asking about the sustainability of such resilience.The decline in bearish sentiment over the past year has been driven by a surprisingly resilient consumer, which has helped prop up the economy to avoid a recession.But as sentiment towards the economy shifts from bearish to bullish and a potential soft-landing-no-recession scenario, there are lingering questions as to whether the resilience of the all-important consumer can continue.Bank of America's Savita Subramanian highlighted in a Friday note the five most pressing questions investors should be asking about such resilience and its ultimate impact on the stock market and economy.1.