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Aussie105

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1. Uncertainty will do that.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri May 8, 2026, 05:23 AM

4 hrs ago

It creates both an emotional and financial cringe for a lot of people.

And unhappy, worried people tend to hang onto their money.

Especially if you aren't sure if there will be a next paycheck.

Welcome to the upcoming economic downturn.

Why do manufacturers assume consumerism is a fixed thing, anyway?

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'Really, really squeezed.' CEOs sound alarm over weakening consumer spending - The 11th Hour - MS NOW [View all] Rhiannon12866 4 hrs ago OP

Uncertainty will do that. Aussie105 4 hrs ago #1

And these "officials" were boasting that credit card use is way up! Rhiannon12866 3 hrs ago #2

But, but, but I thought we were ALL wallowing in the excess of $$ we received from our humongous tax refunds???? Ferrets are Cool 37 min ago #3