Consumers are increasingly concerned about near-term inflation due to President Trump’s aggressive tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, with the University of Michigan consumer survey for February showing a 1 percentage point jump in inflation expectations to 4.3%, the highest level since November 2023. Despite tariff postponements, fears of price increases impacting consumers persisted, leading to a decline in overall sentiment and a notable drop in the various survey indexes, reflecting a perception that it may be too late to avoid the negative impact of tariff policy.
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In a 2011 meta-analysis, it was found that marriage doesn't necessarily lead to happiness, especially if the relationship was struggling before. Therapist Evon Inyang emphasizes the importance of not staying in a failing relationship just because of external obligations. Reddit users highlighted early signs of a failing relationship, such as lack of communication, lack of future plans, and feeling indifferent towards each other, indicating a disconnect that shouldn't be ignored. Full Article
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