Some numbers came out this morn, highlighted by slowing retail sales.. I agree with them.. Of course, all of Pavlov's dogs on SI sang the same old song about the cooking..
Well I get my numbers, first hand.. I get around a little.. For example, I just bought a damn good pair of running shoes on sale for under 30.00.. last year's model, Addidas or Reabocks, I can't remember which, doesn't matter.. I can get a good bottle of wine for under 10.00..
Clothing, everybody buys on sale.. Dockers on sale for 20-25.00.. Furniture, incredible Mexican pine for unreal low prices. Food, We pay so little of our income for food in this country, it is a crime.. and on and on.
I talked to my bro yesterday, he runs a sawmill in addition to the ranch... run of mill lumber orders, framing stuff etc,, are a trickle compared to last year.. Housing starts in the great northwest are down in some parts..
Wages, not much wage increases on the horizon, for the average person, unfortunately, according to a very close source..
Luxuries,, a little bump, but HK.. Stayed at a pretty nice resort for 150.00/ bucks a day recently..
Anyway, just my thoughts and experiences.
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