#美国经济数据与趋势 Seeing this US retail data, I can’t help but remember how I was once lured into the market by various economic figures. On the surface, the growth rate is below expectations, but there are actually deeper issues behind it. High-income groups are still holding up consumption, while middle- and low-income groups are already struggling to make ends meet. This kind of K-shaped economic development model is bound to have problems sooner or later.

Speaking from experience, I suggest everyone not be fooled by surface-level data. Learn to look at the logic behind the numbers, such as changes in consumption structure and differences in spending power among different groups. The same goes for investing—don’t let short-term fluctuations blind you; focus on the long-term trends.

There are too many tricks in the market these days where people use all sorts of economic data to mislead others. We must keep our eyes open, think more, verify more, and not be easily misled into pitfalls. After all, in this market, longevity is the ultimate key to success.