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The Current State of the US Economy: A Retailer's Perspective
As we move into 2025, the landscape for consumers in the United States is changing rapidly, with recent indicators suggesting troubling trends. Major retailers like Walmart and Amazon are sounding alarms about shifting consumer behaviors and growing economic uncertainties. This shift is reflected not only in retail sales figures but also in consumer confidence metrics which have plummeted to some of their lowest levels in years.