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> Consumers wouldn't be spending if they didn't have extra cash in their pocket, and they expect the economy to stagnate/decline Cash... or credit. Americans c
by losteric 8y ago
> Consumers wouldn't be spending if they didn't have extra cash in their pocket, and they expect the economy to stagnate/decline
Cash... or credit. Americans currently hold around $3.6 trillion in credit cards and auto/student loans - those types of credit can hinder long-term growth.
And the CCI is not a predictive metric. Consumers don't consider the economy in their purchasing decisions unless the media has given them reason to be concerned... if they're even paying attention to news at all.
I'm also curious how CCI is influenced by lowering expectations - if populations have been struggling to find jobs for the past 4 years, how do people answer?