Economic Confidence Is Plummeting

[bucolic_frolic]

3. It was a morgue in the stores I went to today

Shelf stock is thin, any semblance of quality at sane prices is long gone. I had to buy something at Home Depot because only they have the item. Haven't been there in awhile, it's like the place is on lock-down. Iron screens locked over about 1/2 the merchandise, including large items like lawnmowers. I guess it's a defense against smash and grab and sprint shoppers.

Employee who helped me must have been 82 or older. Hunched over, shuffling around, in jeans. She sure knew how to use the computer to locate item. But can't help thinking she's there because she needs the paycheck.

Beware discount stickers. They often ring at the full price. Caught Walmart at it again.

Lots of pleasant people staffing stores. Don't know if it's summer grin, or they're told to chat up the customers.

Gas $4.35. Many stations were 35 cents higher. I'd bet going forward will be over $5 like forever.