According to The Kobeissi Letter, consumers spent a record $75.1 billion on 'Buy Now Pay Later' services in 2024, as 19.9% of US consumers used these services in 2023, per Philadelphia Fed. This trend highlights a growing reliance on debt to manage inflation pressures.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the index of US consumers’ unemployment expectations for the next 12 months has plummeted to approximately 50 points, marking the lowest level since 2008. This metric has experienced a sharp decline of about 45% over the past three months, indicating growing pessimism about the job market among Americans.

According to @KobeissiLetter, US consumers' expectations about their financial situation have plummeted to an 11-year low, signaling heightened concerns over inflation. Investors are preparing for increased market volatility as a result. This development suggests a cautious approach for traders, with a focus on volatility-sensitive assets.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, US consumers expect inflation to rise to 6.0% over the next 12 months, marking the highest level since May 2023 and the third consecutive monthly increase in expectations, as per the Conference Board survey.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, US consumers anticipate inflation to rise to 6.0% over the next 12 months, marking the highest expectation since May 2023 and the third consecutive monthly increase, as per the Conference Board survey. This trend suggests growing concerns among Americans about future price increases.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, US consumers are significantly reducing their spending, with the share of Americans planning vacations within the next 6 months dropping by approximately 5 percentage points to 37%. This is the lowest level since the 2020 pandemic and represents one of the largest monthly declines recorded by the Conference Board Consumer Survey.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, US consumer sentiment regarding affordability is at near historic lows, with the homebuyer conditions index dropping to 30 points in February, marking the third-lowest on record. Simultaneously, the vehicle buying conditions index fell to 59 points, approaching its lowest level since 2022. This sharp decline in consumer confidence could impact trading strategies in the real estate and automotive sectors.