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Snack Prices Surge, Debt Hits $1.3T, Retail Closing | Numbers Scream Ep. 18
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April 25, 2026
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14:12Now PlayingRetail is under pressure as rising prices and record consumer debt reshape spending habits. Snack prices have surged up to 50%, credit card debt has reached $1.3 trillion, and buy now pay later delinquencies are climbing rapidly. At the same time, nearly 7,900 retail stores are expected to close this year, signaling a broader squeeze on the consumer economy.
Tom Ellsworth breaks down what these signals mean for consumer health, housing, migration trends, inflation dynamics, and whether markets are stabilizing or flashing early stress signals beneath the surface.
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