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Consumers are so demoralized by inflation and high rates they've given up on saving for the American Dream and are spending money instead, economist says (fortune.com)
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[–] Maoo@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

Inflation is just rising costs. It includes price gauging and having to pay tariffs.