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Podcast: Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Episode: Consumer Confidence Crash: Recession Ahead? - Anthony Saccaro
Description: Kerry Lutz and Anthony Saccaro break down the latest drop in consumer confidence and what it means for the economy. Rising unemployment has hit 4.3%, inflation remains stubborn, and the balance between jobs and wages is shifting. Saccaro explains how wage growth in a tight labor market fuels inflation, complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts. He sees a 20–25% chance of recession within the next 12 to 18 months, as economic cycles and consumer sentiment weigh heavily on future growth. The conversation also digs into national debt concerns, the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the need to cut government waste, while tax...