Forget 2007. The US consumer today is facing a worse crisis.
It's not Systemic Leverage; it's Household Arithmetic.
My new memo breaks down the structural squeeze: why the 2026 economy faces a consumer solvency crisis, not a liquidity crisis.
— Craig Shapiro (@ces921) December 3, 2025
This Black Friday, shoppers paid 7% more for electronics, 6% more for clothes, and a staggering 24% more for home appliances.
Trump’s reckless tariff taxes are hitting consumers directly—forcing families to spend more. pic.twitter.com/JH5gJ358Oh
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) December 2, 2025
Small businesses across America are empty and barely surviving in 2025 as inflation, rising interest rates, and the cost of living crisis make it harder than ever to stay open. In this video, I break down why Main Street shops are losing customers, struggling with higher credit card and business loan rates, and facing shrinking profit margins. Americans are feeling the impact as prices rise, debt increases, and local stores disappear. This is a clear look at the economic pressures hitting small businesses, the truth behind empty storefronts, and what it means for families, communities, and anyone preparing for more instability. If you want to understand why small businesses are collapsing and how to stay ready in this economy, this video explains it all.