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10 Signs The Great Depression Is Already Happening

March 14, 2023 · Personal Finance
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Oil price hikes

Everybody knows how oil price hikes could cause a ripple effect on almost everything in the market. When it happens, consumers simply lose their purchasing power, which might lead to a decline in demand.

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A man calculates expenses while past due notices and basic groceries sit on his kitchen table.

Loss of consumer confidence

When consumers aren’t confident in the economy, they might alter their spending habits, which ultimately reduces the demand for goods and services.

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A long line of people stretches toward a massive, cracked 25% monument under a dark, smoky sky.

Worsening unemployment rate

A worsening unemployment rate is a clear sign of impending economic depression. As unemployment rises, consumers might lose their purchasing power, which might lead to lower demand.

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