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6/6: The bottom line:
Confidence is falling like a streaming service losing subscribers.
High inflation, tariffs, and job fears have Americans thinking twice before swiping their cards.
If spending slows, so does growth. Buckle up.
#Economy #ConsumerSpending
Confidence is falling like a streaming service losing subscribers.
High inflation, tariffs, and job fears have Americans thinking twice before swiping their cards.
If spending slows, so does growth. Buckle up.
#Economy #ConsumerSpending
February 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
6/6: The bottom line:
Confidence is falling like a streaming service losing subscribers.
High inflation, tariffs, and job fears have Americans thinking twice before swiping their cards.
If spending slows, so does growth. Buckle up.
#Economy #ConsumerSpending
Confidence is falling like a streaming service losing subscribers.
High inflation, tariffs, and job fears have Americans thinking twice before swiping their cards.
If spending slows, so does growth. Buckle up.
#Economy #ConsumerSpending
5/6: Retail warning: Consumers are shifting from wants to needs.
Expect spending to resemble early 2020—essentials win, luxuries lose.
Retailers should prep for a tight wallet economy.
Final takeaway next 👇
Expect spending to resemble early 2020—essentials win, luxuries lose.
Retailers should prep for a tight wallet economy.
Final takeaway next 👇
February 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
5/6: Retail warning: Consumers are shifting from wants to needs.
Expect spending to resemble early 2020—essentials win, luxuries lose.
Retailers should prep for a tight wallet economy.
Final takeaway next 👇
Expect spending to resemble early 2020—essentials win, luxuries lose.
Retailers should prep for a tight wallet economy.
Final takeaway next 👇
4/6: What this means for you:
💳 Loans cost more—higher rates make borrowing pricier
📉 Job uncertainty—hiring & wages under pressure
🥩 Essentials cost more—less for fun spending
⚠️ Recession fears—more people expect a downturn
Next: What retailers should expect
💳 Loans cost more—higher rates make borrowing pricier
📉 Job uncertainty—hiring & wages under pressure
🥩 Essentials cost more—less for fun spending
⚠️ Recession fears—more people expect a downturn
Next: What retailers should expect
February 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
4/6: What this means for you:
💳 Loans cost more—higher rates make borrowing pricier
📉 Job uncertainty—hiring & wages under pressure
🥩 Essentials cost more—less for fun spending
⚠️ Recession fears—more people expect a downturn
Next: What retailers should expect
💳 Loans cost more—higher rates make borrowing pricier
📉 Job uncertainty—hiring & wages under pressure
🥩 Essentials cost more—less for fun spending
⚠️ Recession fears—more people expect a downturn
Next: What retailers should expect
3/6: The job market mood is shifting.
📉 Fewer people say jobs are plentiful
📈 More say jobs are hard to get
Meanwhile, rising egg prices and tariffs are squeezing budgets.
Higher rates = pricier home, auto, and credit loans.
Next: How this affects you👇
📉 Fewer people say jobs are plentiful
📈 More say jobs are hard to get
Meanwhile, rising egg prices and tariffs are squeezing budgets.
Higher rates = pricier home, auto, and credit loans.
Next: How this affects you👇
February 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
3/6: The job market mood is shifting.
📉 Fewer people say jobs are plentiful
📈 More say jobs are hard to get
Meanwhile, rising egg prices and tariffs are squeezing budgets.
Higher rates = pricier home, auto, and credit loans.
Next: How this affects you👇
📉 Fewer people say jobs are plentiful
📈 More say jobs are hard to get
Meanwhile, rising egg prices and tariffs are squeezing budgets.
Higher rates = pricier home, auto, and credit loans.
Next: How this affects you👇
2/6: The expectation index—a key indicator of short-term economic outlook—fell at the fastest pace in 3.5 years.
People aren’t buying the optimism from Trump's Nov ‘24 election win.
Inflation expectations just hit their highest since May ‘23. 🏡📉
Next: Jobs & layoffs
People aren’t buying the optimism from Trump's Nov ‘24 election win.
Inflation expectations just hit their highest since May ‘23. 🏡📉
Next: Jobs & layoffs
February 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
2/6: The expectation index—a key indicator of short-term economic outlook—fell at the fastest pace in 3.5 years.
People aren’t buying the optimism from Trump's Nov ‘24 election win.
Inflation expectations just hit their highest since May ‘23. 🏡📉
Next: Jobs & layoffs
People aren’t buying the optimism from Trump's Nov ‘24 election win.
Inflation expectations just hit their highest since May ‘23. 🏡📉
Next: Jobs & layoffs
7/7: The bottom line?
The prestige of a degree is fading. Adaptability, continuous learning, & real skills are the new currency.
Repost if you’ve felt the shift—or tag someone job-hunting. 🔄
#FutureOfWork #AIJobs
The prestige of a degree is fading. Adaptability, continuous learning, & real skills are the new currency.
Repost if you’ve felt the shift—or tag someone job-hunting. 🔄
#FutureOfWork #AIJobs
February 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
7/7: The bottom line?
The prestige of a degree is fading. Adaptability, continuous learning, & real skills are the new currency.
Repost if you’ve felt the shift—or tag someone job-hunting. 🔄
#FutureOfWork #AIJobs
The prestige of a degree is fading. Adaptability, continuous learning, & real skills are the new currency.
Repost if you’ve felt the shift—or tag someone job-hunting. 🔄
#FutureOfWork #AIJobs
6/7: Higher ed’s harsh truth
A master’s no longer guarantees stability.
Many pivot to new fields or settle for lower pay.
The job hunt is now a grueling, months-long process.
Final takeaway 👇
A master’s no longer guarantees stability.
Many pivot to new fields or settle for lower pay.
The job hunt is now a grueling, months-long process.
Final takeaway 👇
February 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
6/7: Higher ed’s harsh truth
A master’s no longer guarantees stability.
Many pivot to new fields or settle for lower pay.
The job hunt is now a grueling, months-long process.
Final takeaway 👇
A master’s no longer guarantees stability.
Many pivot to new fields or settle for lower pay.
The job hunt is now a grueling, months-long process.
Final takeaway 👇
5/7: The rapid acceleration of Gen AI.
This survey analysis was based on GPT-4o, a much older model than OpenAI's recent reasoning models.
Today, they launched their Deep Research model for free to the whole world - a smarter model that will change results of such surveys going forward.
This survey analysis was based on GPT-4o, a much older model than OpenAI's recent reasoning models.
Today, they launched their Deep Research model for free to the whole world - a smarter model that will change results of such surveys going forward.
February 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
5/7: The rapid acceleration of Gen AI.
This survey analysis was based on GPT-4o, a much older model than OpenAI's recent reasoning models.
Today, they launched their Deep Research model for free to the whole world - a smarter model that will change results of such surveys going forward.
This survey analysis was based on GPT-4o, a much older model than OpenAI's recent reasoning models.
Today, they launched their Deep Research model for free to the whole world - a smarter model that will change results of such surveys going forward.
4/7: AI is coming for white-collar jobs
Automation is displacing knowledge workers faster than expected.
Finance, law, and even tech roles are being considered as being replaced by GenAI.
Degree ≠ security anymore—adaptability is key.
Next: The reality check.
Automation is displacing knowledge workers faster than expected.
Finance, law, and even tech roles are being considered as being replaced by GenAI.
Degree ≠ security anymore—adaptability is key.
Next: The reality check.
February 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
4/7: AI is coming for white-collar jobs
Automation is displacing knowledge workers faster than expected.
Finance, law, and even tech roles are being considered as being replaced by GenAI.
Degree ≠ security anymore—adaptability is key.
Next: The reality check.
Automation is displacing knowledge workers faster than expected.
Finance, law, and even tech roles are being considered as being replaced by GenAI.
Degree ≠ security anymore—adaptability is key.
Next: The reality check.
3/7: Skills > Degrees
Employers prioritize experience over education.
Remote hiring = global competition, lowering U.S. wages.
Some hide degrees to avoid being “overqualified” 😳.
Next: The AI impact.
Employers prioritize experience over education.
Remote hiring = global competition, lowering U.S. wages.
Some hide degrees to avoid being “overqualified” 😳.
Next: The AI impact.
February 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
3/7: Skills > Degrees
Employers prioritize experience over education.
Remote hiring = global competition, lowering U.S. wages.
Some hide degrees to avoid being “overqualified” 😳.
Next: The AI impact.
Employers prioritize experience over education.
Remote hiring = global competition, lowering U.S. wages.
Some hide degrees to avoid being “overqualified” 😳.
Next: The AI impact.
2/7: The job market flip:
Median jobless spell for advanced-degree holders: 18 weeks.
They now struggle 2X longer than non-degree holders to land a job.
AI + corporate layoffs hitting knowledge workers hardest.
Next: The hiring shift.
Median jobless spell for advanced-degree holders: 18 weeks.
They now struggle 2X longer than non-degree holders to land a job.
AI + corporate layoffs hitting knowledge workers hardest.
Next: The hiring shift.
February 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
2/7: The job market flip:
Median jobless spell for advanced-degree holders: 18 weeks.
They now struggle 2X longer than non-degree holders to land a job.
AI + corporate layoffs hitting knowledge workers hardest.
Next: The hiring shift.
Median jobless spell for advanced-degree holders: 18 weeks.
They now struggle 2X longer than non-degree holders to land a job.
AI + corporate layoffs hitting knowledge workers hardest.
Next: The hiring shift.
7/7: The takeaway
We’ve entered a luxury-led economy—volatile and exclusionary.
Middle-class stagnation threatens long-term stability.
Repost if you’ve felt the squeeze, or tag someone in finance.
Data sources: Moody's Analytics, Wall Street Journal.
We’ve entered a luxury-led economy—volatile and exclusionary.
Middle-class stagnation threatens long-term stability.
Repost if you’ve felt the squeeze, or tag someone in finance.
Data sources: Moody's Analytics, Wall Street Journal.
February 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
7/7: The takeaway
We’ve entered a luxury-led economy—volatile and exclusionary.
Middle-class stagnation threatens long-term stability.
Repost if you’ve felt the squeeze, or tag someone in finance.
Data sources: Moody's Analytics, Wall Street Journal.
We’ve entered a luxury-led economy—volatile and exclusionary.
Middle-class stagnation threatens long-term stability.
Repost if you’ve felt the squeeze, or tag someone in finance.
Data sources: Moody's Analytics, Wall Street Journal.
6/7: Markets now dictate growth
The S&P500 swings impact spending more than jobs data.
Why? Top 1% own 53% of equities—their confidence drives GDP.
When stocks drop 10%, luxury sales fall 6% within weeks.
Final takeaway👇
The S&P500 swings impact spending more than jobs data.
Why? Top 1% own 53% of equities—their confidence drives GDP.
When stocks drop 10%, luxury sales fall 6% within weeks.
Final takeaway👇
February 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
6/7: Markets now dictate growth
The S&P500 swings impact spending more than jobs data.
Why? Top 1% own 53% of equities—their confidence drives GDP.
When stocks drop 10%, luxury sales fall 6% within weeks.
Final takeaway👇
The S&P500 swings impact spending more than jobs data.
Why? Top 1% own 53% of equities—their confidence drives GDP.
When stocks drop 10%, luxury sales fall 6% within weeks.
Final takeaway👇
5/7: The widening wealth chasm
Asset owners (stocks, homes) gained $52T since 2020.
Renters? Stagnant wages + 17% inflation = -8% real income.
This isn’t inequality—it’s economic divergence.
#WealthGap
Asset owners (stocks, homes) gained $52T since 2020.
Renters? Stagnant wages + 17% inflation = -8% real income.
This isn’t inequality—it’s economic divergence.
#WealthGap
February 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
5/7: The widening wealth chasm
Asset owners (stocks, homes) gained $52T since 2020.
Renters? Stagnant wages + 17% inflation = -8% real income.
This isn’t inequality—it’s economic divergence.
#WealthGap
Asset owners (stocks, homes) gained $52T since 2020.
Renters? Stagnant wages + 17% inflation = -8% real income.
This isn’t inequality—it’s economic divergence.
#WealthGap
4/7: Why this fragility matters
If the top 10% curb spending, recession risks spike.
Middle-class wages lag inflation by 4.3%—forcing cuts to basics like groceries.
Next: The rent vs. own divide.
If the top 10% curb spending, recession risks spike.
Middle-class wages lag inflation by 4.3%—forcing cuts to basics like groceries.
Next: The rent vs. own divide.
February 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
4/7: Why this fragility matters
If the top 10% curb spending, recession risks spike.
Middle-class wages lag inflation by 4.3%—forcing cuts to basics like groceries.
Next: The rent vs. own divide.
If the top 10% curb spending, recession risks spike.
Middle-class wages lag inflation by 4.3%—forcing cuts to basics like groceries.
Next: The rent vs. own divide.
3/7: Retail apocalypse meets luxury boom
Kohl’s, Family Dollar, and Big Lots closed 1,200+ stores in 2024 as budget shoppers vanish. Meanwhile:
1. Luxury travel bookings up 22%
2. Designer handbag sales hit $89B
A two-tier economy is here. #RetailCollapse
Kohl’s, Family Dollar, and Big Lots closed 1,200+ stores in 2024 as budget shoppers vanish. Meanwhile:
1. Luxury travel bookings up 22%
2. Designer handbag sales hit $89B
A two-tier economy is here. #RetailCollapse
February 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
3/7: Retail apocalypse meets luxury boom
Kohl’s, Family Dollar, and Big Lots closed 1,200+ stores in 2024 as budget shoppers vanish. Meanwhile:
1. Luxury travel bookings up 22%
2. Designer handbag sales hit $89B
A two-tier economy is here. #RetailCollapse
Kohl’s, Family Dollar, and Big Lots closed 1,200+ stores in 2024 as budget shoppers vanish. Meanwhile:
1. Luxury travel bookings up 22%
2. Designer handbag sales hit $89B
A two-tier economy is here. #RetailCollapse
2/7: Wealth surge vs. spending squeeze
Rich households boosted spending 12% YoY (2023-24) while others cut back. Why?
Their net worth is 80% tied to assets—if markets dip, spending collapses.
Next: Retail carnage.
Rich households boosted spending 12% YoY (2023-24) while others cut back. Why?
Their net worth is 80% tied to assets—if markets dip, spending collapses.
Next: Retail carnage.
February 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
2/7: Wealth surge vs. spending squeeze
Rich households boosted spending 12% YoY (2023-24) while others cut back. Why?
Their net worth is 80% tied to assets—if markets dip, spending collapses.
Next: Retail carnage.
Rich households boosted spending 12% YoY (2023-24) while others cut back. Why?
Their net worth is 80% tied to assets—if markets dip, spending collapses.
Next: Retail carnage.