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Businesses that rely on disretionary spending — like restaurants centered around takeout — are uncertain about whether consumers will tighten their belts or just keep on spending.

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These companies are trying to predict when the resilient American consumer will break under rising prices and stop splurging on things like travel and takeout.

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