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TexasTowelie

(121,439 posts)
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 05:45 PM Jun 7

Breaking: Texas Gives Massive Warning Of Consumer Behavior - Eurodollar University



Texas Just Sent a Warning Shot to the Rest of the U.S. Economy

Consumer spending in Texas has collapsed, and the data from the Dallas Fed is worse than anyone expected. Retail sales activity fell off a cliff in May, hitting levels not seen since April 2020. Inventories are piling up, work hours are being slashed, and employers are cutting back.

Is this just a Texas problem… or is it the first sign of a nationwide consumer retrenchment?

In this video, we break down the shocking data, why it matters, and how it could ripple across the entire U.S. economy in the months ahead.

If the U.S. consumer breaks, it’s game over.

Eurodollar University's conversation w/Steve Van Metre
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BOSSHOG

(42,868 posts)
1. Trump Administration working overtime
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 05:49 PM
Jun 7

To blame this on anybody not Republican. The knee jerk of members of the party of responsibility.

Magoo48

(6,448 posts)
3. Buy nothing but absolute essentials, avoid all big box big name outlets.
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 07:02 PM
Jun 7

Farmer’s markets and small shops are our friends.

Magoo48

(6,448 posts)
19. Or, keep pumping money in the direction of those who support this new fascism.
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 08:26 PM
Jun 8

We are now seeing the results of extraction capitalism and the billionaires it has spawned. Consumer madness fuels zombie corporations interested only in profits at any cost, even our freedoms.

SleeplessinSoCal

(10,109 posts)
15. It's so much harder than I'd like.
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 08:23 PM
Jun 7

For me "Retail therapy" is a remedy for depression. The monster in the Oval and his cult are the reason.


Crowman2009

(3,135 posts)
8. Must have ran out money after spending on overpriced guns.
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 07:44 PM
Jun 7

Cuz the government is going to take them.

Puppyjive

(738 posts)
9. RV Industry
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 07:49 PM
Jun 7

Kind of tanking. Sales are way down. One of the first signs of a recession. This is what happens when the CEO's endorse Trump. It has hugely backfired on them. RV's are not a must have item.

mwmisses4289

(1,312 posts)
17. Huh...didn't realize rv sales could also be sign
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 09:09 AM
Jun 8

of a tanking economy; knew about the underwear thing. Also how many houses start going up for sale; the last few recessions i noticed that about six months before the official pronouncement of recession more houses would go up, making for a buyers market no one could afford. Right now just in a two block area of my neighborhood, there are about six or eight homes up for sale. Ironically, there are three new neighborhoods being built, and one still building new sections.

IronLionZion

(49,195 posts)
11. I'm spending less and saving more
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 08:04 PM
Jun 7

I'm sure many are worried about the MAGA economy with tariff whiplash, mass deportations, DOGE destroying our government, and daily stupidity from this administration.

errr....I mean... DEI did this. derp derp derp

wolfie001

(5,348 posts)
13. I stopped right after the orange-colored imbecile was sworn in
Sat Jun 7, 2025, 08:20 PM
Jun 7

Only essentials and to help family members. Nothing else. Retired so my car's gas is about $16 per month. Maryland too.

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