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Stephanie Pomboy: The "Spent Up & Lent Up" Consumer Is Tapped Out

Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart

CHAPTER

Economic Challenges and Consumer Struggles

The chapter assesses the global economy and financial markets, warning of a slowdown due to the fastest interest rate hikes in history. It explores consumer reliance on credit for basic needs, rising debt levels, and unsustainable spending patterns, pointing towards potential consequences for both consumers and corporations. The discussion highlights economic inequality, disparity in cash holdings among companies, and the risks of layoffs and bankruptcies as debt levels rise, painting a cautious outlook on the future.

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