Consumers Showing Some Hesitancy As Prices Soar: Benjamin Breitholtz

The video discusses changes in consumer behavior post-crisis, highlighting a cooling off in shopping trends and a shift in search activity. It explores supply-demand dynamics, noting the impact of stimulus checks and inflation on prices. Consumer sentiment is analyzed, with concerns about inflation and price conditions, especially in housing and durable goods. The labor market is examined, showing strong job-seeking activity and wage gains, with the Fed focusing on employment as a key mandate.

What factors contribute to the hesitancy of younger consumers in making purchases?

In what ways has the job market influenced consumer behavior post-pandemic?

What trends are observed in the commodity markets that may affect inflation?