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- 1US now has more self-storage facilities than people realize●"There are more self-storage facilities in the U.S. than... https://kottke.org/26/09/0049665-self-storage-facilities # R
A widely shared statistic points out that the United States has more self-storage facilities than many people would guess, prompting discussion about American consumer habits and real estate trends. Commenters are weighing in on what the sheer number of storage units says about consumption, housing costs, and the economy.
- 2US economy grows 2.2% as consumer spending strengthens●U.S. economy grows 2.2% as consumer spending strengthens
The United States economy expanded at a 2.2% rate, with growth driven largely by strengthening consumer spending. The figure signals continued resilience in household demand, a key engine of American economic activity, and is drawing attention as analysts weigh its implications for the economic outlook.