Meredith Whitney on the Fragile US Economy
THE SO WHAT
When macro bears are tying consumer strain, $4 gas, private credit risk, and AI‑driven wealth concentration into one thesis, the message is simple—cheap capital and broad demand are no longer baseline assumptions. Operators should stress‑test plans for slower top‑line growth and more uneven AI upside across their customer base.
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