Is all this talk of r-word indicators a sign a r-word is coming or just zeitgeist fodder?
When bars start swapping out pretzels for wasabi peas, some TikTokers say it’s time to brace for a recession. It’s a joke—sort of. From men’s underwear sales to frozen pizza spikes, recession “indicators” have long had a life beyond spreadsheets, and now they’ve gone viral. In a new Planet Money episode, economists and everyday observers alike explore how public mood—and memes—can sometimes signal just as much as market data. The takeaway? Recession chatter says a lot, even when the economy might be doing just fine. Greg Rosalsky with NPR has the full story.
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