First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2024/08/23/consumer-stress-levels-spiked-in-july-despite-rosy-economic-forecasts-003402
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/Consumer-Stress-Levels-Spiked-in-July-Despite-Rosy-Economic-Forecasts-.jpg'/></p>The soft landing narrative is back in play, according to mainstream pundits and government officials. Normal, everyday people apparently missed the memo. Economic stress is increasing.