Rebel Capitalist News CEOs Are Now Giving A Dire WARNING
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Apr 29, 2025 Prominent CEOs are sounding alarms about the U.S. economy, revealing a worrying disconnect between optimistic narratives and consumer struggles. Economic data indicates a weakening landscape, with declining manufacturing and concerns about potential layoffs. The discussion also tackles the impact of fluctuating treasury yields and tariffs on inflation. Additionally, a renewable energy experiment in Spain highlights issues with reliability, while a unique investment strategy for precious metals offers listeners a new way to grow wealth.
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Southwest CEO: Already In Recession
- Southwest Airlines CEO says they are already in a recession based on demand decline.
- Demand weakened sharply starting January and February, before tariffs or trade tensions.
Buy Now, Pay Later Signals Weakness
- More Americans use buy now, pay later loans for groceries and struggle to pay back.
- This highlights that the U.S. economy is in a precarious financial position, not rock solid.
Texas Business Surveys Show Weakness
- Texas manufacturing activity shows contraction and worsening business conditions.
- Business surveys indicate economic weakening even in strong states like Texas, predicting broader U.S. troubles.