This summer's spending spree is a warning sign for Q4.
Reports show consumers are spending record amounts on travel, events, and holidays. On the surface, that looks like a strong economy.
Underneath, it's a reallocation of future spending.
Households have a finite pool of discretionary income. Every dollar spent on a vacation or a World Cup party is a dollar that isn't saved for a down payment in October.
The 'everything boom' of the last two years is over. Now, consumers are making choices.
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