**Question: how many of you find it odd or contradictory that consumer sentiment is supposedly higher meanwhile, consumer spending is down? Strange isn't it...
Yes, I find it extremely strange. Especially since in my own community I am finding store after store closing.
I am on the other hand spending $$$...on PMs and Cryptos!
It isn't just stores that are closing in this country. Check out the bank closures just this year and just RBS. http://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/783021/RBS-NatWest-branch-your-local-bank-closing
Thank you so much for that info.