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Monday, August 2, 2010
As spending by wealthy weakens, so does the economy
Decreased spending by the wealthy is a sign that they are nervous in where the economy is headed. The impact of this reigning in of spending will impact consumer goods, luxury retail and jobs to name a few. With the wealthy holding back on spending, they are not making investments that would otherwise create jobs (by hiring) thereby growing the economy. This is shows a definite lack of confidence in where our economy is heading. [ read more... ]
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