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The landscape is exceptionally blurred, with several key indicators pointing towards a potential recession. With Walmart signaling a surge in bargain-hunting behavior among consumers, alongside simultaneous increases in layoffs and a reduction in job openings, economic stability hangs in the balance.
Wage growth slowing and the anticipation of rising job market disruptions serve as further precursors to declining consumer confidence, inevitably leading to a cyclic downturn. The cautious approach from many American households to cut back on spending amplifies the need for vigilance regarding future economic trajectories.