tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11027528911364475.post2985744134642832940..comments2024-02-18T21:10:05.205-08:00Comments on EconomPic: Q2 GDP... Where's the Consumer?Jakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946497592651234440noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11027528911364475.post-75736126157852230942011-07-29T09:18:52.072-07:002011-07-29T09:18:52.072-07:00deceleration in imports, sharp deceleration in per...deceleration in imports, sharp deceleration in personal consumption expenditures...<br /><br />Keep an eye on retail stocks. The affluent consumer still has dollars to spend, but retailers catering to the middle class / lower income consumer should face significant challenges.<br /><br />See <a href="http://www.mercenarytrader.com/2011/07/what-can-a-hog-teach-us-about-consumer-spending/" rel="nofollow">What Can a HOG Teach Us About Consumer Spending</a>MercenaryMikehttp://MercenaryTrader.comnoreply@blogger.com