Stock Market: Companies Are Struggling With Inflation-Driven Consumers
1. Inflation impacts consumer habits, limiting revenues for companies like Kraft Heinz. 2. 2024 food prices up 1.8%, but overall inflation strain is significant. 3. Kraft's sales fell 2.1% due to changing consumer behaviors despite price increases. 4. S&P 500 consumer defensive firms face negative real returns amid inflation. 5. Inflation's persistent nature may threaten economic stability and corporate profitability.