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LOCATION STRATEGY CHARTBOOK

A slow week for economic news. Most of the charts reflect some sort of slowdown - which we’ve predicted for this time for over a year. And of course, Federal interest expenses continue to rise.

After the “benign” CPI report and weak retail sales data, the market fully priced in two Fed rate cuts this year, …

Many firms are still able to defend their margins, which could keep inflation elevated.

Will the headline CPI begin rising on a year-over-year basis later this year?

Consumers reduced discretionary purchases

Manufacturing capacity utilization has been trending lower - this is a sign of economic slowdown.

But manufacturers are more optimistic about future activity

More households expect to be “much worse off” in a year.

Lower-income Americans are increasingly worried about finding work if they lose their job.

Younger generations are more likely to be maxed out on their debt.

Mortgage applications remain well below last year’s levels.

But lower mortgage rates could boost housing demand.

Texas leads nation in property insurance payment increases

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