# consumer spending (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover consumer spending. Page: Feed: --- ## [5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/5-things-to-know-in-life-sciences-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Katherine Powers · The Real Economy Blog_ New regulatory framework explored for generative AI medical devices. This and more in this week's life sciences update. ... READ MORE \> ## [Healthcare industry trend watch: Week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/healthcare-industry-trend-watch-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Haas · The Real Economy Blog_ Medicaid churn is becoming a revenue cycle problem for hospitals. Learn more in this week's trend update. ... READ MORE \> ## [India’s unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/indias-unemployment-rate-falls-to-5-1-in-july/) _2026-08-20 · Prachi Jhamb · The Real Economy Blog_ The labor force participation rate (LFPR) rose to 55.4% in July from 54.4% in June and 54.9% a year earlier. ... READ MORE \> ## [Market Minute: Treasury’s bond buybacks won’t work for long](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-treasurys-bond-buybacks-wont-work-for-long/) _2026-08-20 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ The small quantity and short-term nature of the intervention will not alter curve dynamics and rates in any meaningful way. ... READ MORE \> ## [US Debt Reaches $40 Trillion – What Now?](https://www.chrislehnes.com/us-debt-reaches-40-trillion-whats-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-debt-reaches-40-trillion-whats-now) _2026-08-19 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ Total U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion, a new milestone in the country’s accumulation of budget deficits. US “total public debt outstanding” officially surpassed $40. trillion according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. While that figures is symbolically significant, … Continue reading → The post US Debt Reaches $40 Trillion – What Now? first appeared on Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist… ## [Market Minute: Global investors are sounding the alarm on debt](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-global-investors-are-sounding-the-alarm-on-debt/) _2026-08-19 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ Yields on 30-year notes in the United States and UK are at their highest levels in two decades. ... READ MORE \> ## [Versant Funds $1 Million Non-Recourse Factoring Facility – Service Provider](https://www.chrislehnes.com/versant-funds-1-million-non-recourse-factoring-facility-service-provider/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=versant-funds-1-million-non-recourse-factoring-facility-service-provider) _2026-08-18 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ (August 19, 2026) Versant Funding LLC is pleased to announce that it has funded a $1 Million non-recourse factoring facility for a well-established service providers that works with major hospital systems. This private equity-owned company had an imminent, short-term cash … Continue reading → The post Versant Funds $1 Million Non-Recourse Factoring Facility – Service Provider first appeared on… ## [Market Minute: India’s inflation edges higher again](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-indias-inflation-edges-higher-again/) _2026-08-18 · Prachi Jhamb · The Real Economy Blog_ India's consumer price index accelerated in July, climbing to 4.45% on an annual basis and exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target for a second straight month. ... READ MORE \> ## [Inflation rises to 3% in Canada as global energy volatility persists](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/inflation-rises-to-3-in-canada-as-global-energy-volatility-persists/) _2026-08-17 · Tu Nguyen · The Real Economy Blog_ Canada’s CPI rose in July while core inflation measures remained slightly below target. This suggests that as of now, inflation remains a result of oil prices as opposed to being broadly entrenched in Canada’s economy. ... READ MORE \> ## [Market Minute: Intervention, the yen and U.S. rates](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-intervention-the-yen-and-u-s-rates/) _2026-08-17 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ This recent intervention into the yen is a reminder of the folly of thinking that anything other than market demand can dictate what a currency’s value should be. ... READ MORE \> ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/S0AeziffY9Gx) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 10, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/5-things-to-know-in-life-sciences-week-of-aug-10-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Katherine Powers · The Real Economy Blog_ UK becomes first European country to approve oral GLP-1 medicine. This and more in this week's life sciences update. ... READ MORE \> ## [Producer prices unchanged, easing Fed’s hike pressure](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/producer-prices-unchanged-easing-feds-hike-pressure/) _2026-08-13 · Tuan Nguyen · The Real Economy Blog_ The producer price index was unchanged on the month, while the core metric was running at the target level, rising by 0.2%. ... READ MORE \> ## [Market Minute: PPI capturing AI supply shock](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-ppi-capturing-ai-supply-shock/) _2026-08-13 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ Through June over the past year, prices of electronic sand accessories rose by 27.6% as demand for those products has accelerated. ... READ MORE \> ## [July Job Growth Stalls](https://www.chrislehnes.com/july-job-growth-stalls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=july-job-growth-stalls) _2026-08-07 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ Job Growth: The U.S. labor market lost jobs in July, an surprising contraction likely to reignite questions about the economy’s strength when it is also facing elevated inflation. The latest U.S. Department of Labor report showed that the economy lost … Continue reading → The post July Job Growth Stalls first appeared on Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist . [Listen](https://www.chrislehnes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Job-Growth-Stalls.mp4) ## [GDP Growth Stalls – Impacts of Iran War Become Obvious](https://www.chrislehnes.com/gdp-growth-stalls-impacts-of-iran-war-become-obvious/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gdp-growth-stalls-impacts-of-iran-war-become-obvious) _2026-07-30 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ Gross domestic product – GDP – grew at a slower rate in the second quarter and persistent price pressures are unsettling financial markets. Contact Factoring Specialist, Chris Lehnes The post GDP Growth Stalls – Impacts of Iran War Become Obvious first appeared on Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist . ## [The Illusion of the Small Business Boom](https://www.chrislehnes.com/the-illusion-of-the-small-business-boom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-illusion-of-the-small-business-boom) _2026-07-27 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ According to the Census Bureau, Americans filed nearly 6 million applications to start new businesses last year. While that is the most on record, the data doesn’t tell the whole story. Only 1.7 million of those applications were identified as … Continue reading → The post The Illusion of the Small Business Boom first appeared on Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist . ## [Invoice Factoring – Quickly Convert AR into Cash with Factoring](https://www.chrislehnes.com/invoice-factoring-quickly-convert-ar-into-cash-with-factoring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=invoice-factoring-quickly-convert-ar-into-cash-with-factoring) _2026-07-21 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ Convert AR into cash with factoring. Qualified companies can obtain cash against invoices in as few as 3-5 days. Contact me to learn if your client is a factoring fit. The post Invoice Factoring – Quickly Convert AR into Cash with Factoring first appeared on Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist . [Listen](https://www.chrislehnes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Animate_the_section_of_the_att.mp4) ## [Funding Medical Suppliers with Factoring – Cash in about a week](https://www.chrislehnes.com/funding-medical-suppliers-with-factoring-cash-in-about-a-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=funding-medical-suppliers-with-factoring-cash-in-about-a-week) _2026-07-16 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ Factoring can quickly meet the working capital needs of manufacturers, distributors and a wide variety of service providers in the healthcare or medical industry. We specialize in challenging deals : Versant focuses on the quality of your client’s accounts receivable, … Continue reading → The post Funding Medical Suppliers with Factoring – Cash in about a week first appeared on Chris Lehnes… ## [Non-Recourse Factoring – Quick Cash For Businesses – Use your AR to thrive!](https://www.chrislehnes.com/non-recourse-factoring-quick-cash-for-businesses-use-your-ar-to-thrive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=non-recourse-factoring-quick-cash-for-businesses-use-your-ar-to-thrive) _2026-07-07 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ Factoring is a vital source of funding for businesses. Many of your clients may not be eligible for traditional bank financing, but have an immediate need for cash. We focus on the quality of your client’s accounts receivable, ignoring their … Continue reading → The post Non-Recourse Factoring – Quick Cash For Businesses – Use your AR to thrive! first appeared on Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist… ## [Latest Jobs Report: Labor Market Slamming on the Brakes](https://www.chrislehnes.com/latest-jobs-report-labor-market-slamming-on-the-brakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=latest-jobs-report-labor-market-slamming-on-the-brakes) _2026-07-02 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ The June 2026 Jobs Report: A Labor Market Hitting the Brakes The latest U.S. jobs numbers dropped this morning, and they’ve thrown a bit of cold water on the summer economic outlook. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the … Continue reading → The post Latest Jobs Report: Labor Market Slamming on the Brakes first appeared on Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist . ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Pfbt5vt2Ct6s) _2026-07-02 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [Profile: Search Review Exposed in Real Time](https://www.chrislehnes.com/profile-search-review-exposed-in-real-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=profile-search-review-exposed-in-real-time) _2026-07-02 · Chris Lehnes · Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist_ Google Business Profile: Search Performance Review As an AI assisting with Versant Funding’s digital strategy, I do not have direct access to our private Google Business Profile backend to pull live search metrics. However, based on our established role as … Continue reading → The post Profile: Search Review Exposed in Real Time first appeared on Chris Lehnes Factoring Specialist .