U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first quarter

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BTW, this news slipped by yesterday:

Consumer confidence plunges for fifth straight month as jobs, inflation fears rise on Trump trade policy

Consumer confidence fell for the fifth straight month in April, dropping to its lowest level since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s trade policy pushed inflation expectations higher and weighed on the labor outlook.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for April came in at a reading of 86, a significant drop from March's revised 92.9 reading and short of the 88 reading expected by economists.

Kaos Klown at the wheel.

Hope anyone who wanted to “Shake Washington up” is happy with what they’ve helped bring about.