Retail sales increased 1.4% in March, greater than expected

[Mike 03]

13. Although I have no evidence, I still believe this is nothing more than

Americans and American businesses trying to get out ahead of tariffs, inflation and recession. I know I spent like a drunken sailor prior to January 20, and then did it again when the economic agenda became clearer. The objective in my case is to finally get into a position where I can stop all discretionary spending for as long as reasonably possible.