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Challenges Facing Consumer Spending in Post-Pandemic Economy
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30:03 - 36:11 (06:07)

Consumer spending rose at a 2.7% annual rate in Q1, a slight acceleration from Q4, but supply chain issues and the end of the savings boom pose risks to the economy.

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The post-pandemic economy is experiencing a restart with fits and starts, where COVID and supply chains are major factors.
30:03 - 34:17 (04:13)
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Consumer Spending
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The post-pandemic economy is experiencing a restart with fits and starts, where COVID and supply chains are major factors. Consumer spending saw a slight acceleration in Q1, but the savings boom is largely over, which could result in a world of hurt if consumer confidence ebbs.

Chapter
Challenges Facing Consumer Spending in Post-Pandemic Economy
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E78: VC fund metrics that matter, private market update, recession, student loans, Bill Hwang arrest
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Businesses in the hardware space are struggling to secure components, raw materials and parts due to the lockdowns in China that have led to shutting down of factories.
34:17 - 36:11 (01:54)
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supply chain disruptions
Summary

Businesses in the hardware space are struggling to secure components, raw materials and parts due to the lockdowns in China that have led to shutting down of factories. This has impacted supply chains globally and resulted in inflationary pressures on different products.

Chapter
Challenges Facing Consumer Spending in Post-Pandemic Economy
Episode
E78: VC fund metrics that matter, private market update, recession, student loans, Bill Hwang arrest
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg