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title: "Worried about a recession? Here’s what appliance makers say before you buy big-ticket items"
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description: "Whirlpool's CEO compares current appliance demand to the 2008 financial crisis, indicating a significant industry decline. The company's Q1 revenue fell 9.6% year-over-year, leading to a 12% drop in stock price. With double-digit price increases on the horizon, consumers may benefit from delaying big-ticket purchases. Analysts express caution regarding the economic outlook, while Whirlpool's stock performance raises concerns about its financial health amidst ongoing debt reduction efforts."
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# Worried about a recession? Here’s what appliance makers say before you buy big-ticket items

When the CEO of America's largest appliance maker compares today's demand to the 2008 financial crisis, it's worth pausing before you swipe for that new fridge. On the latest earnings call, Whirlpool chief Marc Bitzer told investors that "this level of industry decline is similar to what we have observed during the global financial crisis and even ...

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