American shoppers pulled back on their spending last month for the first time since August as stubborn inflation continued to bite and harsh weather curbed economic activity: https://cnn.it/41gtoYI
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The weather? You think it was the weather and not the complete economic upheaval and unpredictability of unprecedented unwarranted capricious slashing of the federal workforce Combined with unjustified and unpredictable tariffs applied and withdrawn on the same day.
I wonder what changed in January to make Americans so afraid to spend money. It's even odder when you consider that people usually spend more after Christmas because of gift cards that they received for Christmas.
As unemployment explodes in the next month because the maga’ts are cowards and are hell bent on creating the hellscape dystopian world in which white men are the only people that have any rights.
Nope. This is incorrect. We are boycotting until the oligarchs release their grip on our country. We are buying as little as possible. Any true necessities are coming from local vendors in our communities whose values align with ours as much as possible.
Have you all completely lost touch with reality? 1) Folks stocked up preparing for tariffs and a trade war. 2) Folks are doing what they can to resist the regime. 3) Folks are becoming unemployed at the fastest rate since…when was that again? Try actually reporting the truth. Be brave. Jesus.
I’m disabled and almost to retire age and I’m watching my pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters because I’m afraid we are heading into some kind of twilight zone in America.
That's just the start. When your own government. Lays off tens of thousands of workers . Cuts out key safety nets and departments. To free up the money for the tax break for the wealthy.
It’s called a protest. I am not supporting anyone who doesn’t support my values and my love for my country which was built on democracy not oligarchy! Target, Walmart Amazon etc..
Weather to blame? Lol!!! Nah. We're not spending because this administration is ruining our country and we're not going to feed the economy that only benefits the super wealthy.
Trump: I am going to solve inflation on day 1!
Trump: I'm going to make you taller so you can grow faster than inflation on day 2!
Trump: bend over, I never use lube
Somebody on the Media like CNN, MSNBC, NBC News, ABC, Washington Post, NY Times, CBS News, CNBC and All GOP, with all The Liar Racist Rapist Felon Criminal Dictator Trump cuts, ban, fired and tariff, Where the Money goes and Why Groceries, Gasoline, Housing, Medication & Healthcare still going up???
Or....
because there is a wacko POTUS
doing wacko things
and they are holding off purchases
to see how it will affect them
and their jobs
and their finances.
Only seeing the tip of the iceberg, once the Tariffs are installed its going to get ugly, he can state its on short term but as usual that would be a lie. Not that he cares.
Because all our money goes to extortion rings like useless insurance companies. They need our money *now* but when it comes time for them to help us out we get the cold shoulder.
Canadian speaking. Here, inflation is under control (around 2%); a dozen eggs costs about 3$ (US) and we have low cost, high quality aluminum to sell, but I guess it will go to Europe. Not so bad for a bunch of communists, hey?
In anticipation of Trump and President Musk destroying the economy, Americans are bucking down. Unemployment is about to spike, inflation is going up and grocery prices are high and rising
Climate change. The insinuation is Trump did it. Bumbles was President until JANUARY 20'th. No wonder Trump wants to take your license. Disinformation.
I bought the majority of the items I need for the next 2-3 years pre-Jan. 20th.
Inflation priced me out of some items but the looming tariffs and instability I knew would happen is why I don't spend now. I vote with my ballot and my wallet.
The DEI is bad for America narrative is what happened! As a result, the economy will have to perform without the Black dollar. Report it accurately CNN. You are all over Social Media so you know what and who negatively impacted sales…the boycott.
Perhaps shoppers pulled back on spending due to fear of their economic collapse due to Trump and Musk’s actions. The wealthy and corporations will get tax cuts paid for by the suffering of the middle class.
@CNN stfu! It's not because of the "cold" and you damn well know that. Report on the truth!! Its bc America's are SICK TO DEATH of living in a fascist, oligarchy and we are USING OUR DOLLARS AS OUR VOICE!
#CNNLickingBootsAgain
Well, let's see. I'm sitting here watching the price of everything increase while some unelected POS is threatening the Social Security I depend on to survive. So no, I don't fucking feel like shopping. Let the billionaires prop up the economy for a change. I'll make do with what I've got.
Wait till your tariffs kick in adding 25% to the cost of everything. Tariffs are a recipe for higher prices adding to inflation leading to a recession. People loose there homes, the rich buy them and the middle class shrinks. Trump economics making America Great!
You’d be stupid to spend lavishly when tariffs are hanging over your heads, being pushed in slowly and constantly being threatened to go up. Mass govt layoffs are likely to cause a recession.
My solidly middle-class household is CHOOSING not to support this maladministration's economy. Our governor increased taxes on the poor & middle class (sales taxes) in order to give tax relief to the much-abused rich bastards. Necessities only.
Looks like the weather and inflation are stealing the spotlight. Hopefully, shoppers can bundle up and make a comeback soon! Retailers might need to get creative with their sales tactics.
YOURE dumb and not reporting if you think inflation is why. Its equivalent to where it was 6 months ago. We are protesting. At least the smart ones are.
Consumers are hunkering down for Trump's hard times ahead. There is plenty of news about how inflation is rising which means less buying power for consumers so they are acting by saving. It's not good for job growth also under performed in the month. Trump's incompetent, and see recession ahead.
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#youvotedfortheguynotus
Especially with 220,000 federal workers now losing their jobs.
Does has anyone heard? Are they setting up concentration camps for the homeless?
Trump: I'm going to make you taller so you can grow faster than inflation on day 2!
Trump: bend over, I never use lube
because there is a wacko POTUS
doing wacko things
and they are holding off purchases
to see how it will affect them
and their jobs
and their finances.
Regulate insurance companies. Now.
Inflation priced me out of some items but the looming tariffs and instability I knew would happen is why I don't spend now. I vote with my ballot and my wallet.
Or, new?
#CNNLickingBootsAgain
If you have cash, hold onto it.