Amazon in the crosshairs

by Michael E Dehn | Feb 25, 2026 | consumer spending and sentiment, World economic impacts

https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/amazon-busted-for-widespread-price?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=l7jd2&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Helluva advertisement for Mexican vacations eh?

by Michael E Dehn | Feb 23, 2026 | Aviation realities, consumer spending and sentiment, International insights, Mexico in the crosshairs

https://l.businessinsider.com/s/vb/G8upFf-u3OdOrlTNMeXinODdfip4QD7luY4KkzZbPdqISxr-nMRI8J7bJgjH0LLMMolWw6m-D8v21XYPF4IThyBmuU9O-s8XPSLZDJ8R8WpipJ7JybU27Y-VUu0ncudT7X8UrsVl0kddl-hl4-AXRAXinRPvgBFgsJtmGQ/FlBGJc0g3-lNg0qkVe78_JommXF0f_gR/18

Illinois and the pension disaster

by Michael E Dehn | Feb 17, 2026 | consumer spending and sentiment

Posted as a PSA for pet owners as we approach Spring…Pay attention…

by Michael E Dehn | Feb 17, 2026 | consumer spending and sentiment, Latest News, Mother Nature animals

https://patch.com/illinois/mokena/mokena-dog-lucky-be-alive-after-attacked-pair-coyotes-owner-says

Inventive acquisitions to acquire

by Michael E Dehn | Feb 17, 2026 | consumer spending and sentiment

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chasewithorn/2026/02/15/america-for-sale-these-great-inventions-have-sold-for-big-bucks-at-auction/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=forbes

It’s the price stupid..

by Michael E Dehn | Feb 17, 2026 | consumer spending and sentiment, Entertainment, Sports news

Apparently people aren't excited about spending $56,000 per ticket to attend a World Cup game.Hmmm, what else could be contributing to a lack of hype? — 🌎Mar-rick🌐🇺🇸 (@marrickg.bsky.social)...