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Economists expecting spending boost this Valentine's Day

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Publish Date
Wed, 14 Feb 2024, 7:56pm
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Economists expecting spending boost this Valentine's Day

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 14 Feb 2024, 7:56pm

Economists are predicting a boost in consumer spending this February 14th.

As demand for flowers and chocolates and fancy dinners skyrockets, people are expected to spend more to contribute to this economic bump.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says this Valentine's Day is expected to be the first in several years to match pre-pandemic spending demand.

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