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Our local economy in my part of North Texas seems robust. We have an Amazon distribution center nearby and they are going gang busters with packages shipping. I think there has been a paradigm shift away from retail shopping to buying on the net, so no big surprise as to big box stores reporting lower sales. I expect this trend to continue.
The one part of the economy that is a concern to me, is the labor participation rate and many well educated folks being stuck in low paying jobs. To me, this has been most noticeable since 2008. I hope interest rates do rise, and that companies start to pay better wages, and again start to train people (the intelligent and motivated variety) on the job for entry and early career opportunities instead of saying we can't find qualified candidates for our open positions.
The one part of the economy that is a concern to me, is the labor participation rate and many well educated folks being stuck in low paying jobs. To me, this has been most noticeable since 2008. I hope interest rates do rise, and that companies start to pay better wages, and again start to train people (the intelligent and motivated variety) on the job for entry and early career opportunities instead of saying we can't find qualified candidates for our open positions.