# 3 signs cash-strapped consumers are nearing a ‘spend-pocalypse’ that would hurt the economy

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- Published: 2026-11-03T13:00:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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Nearly 70% of U.S. GDP comes from consumers. What happens when they stop spending?

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