Amazon sounds pretty worried about the economy for the rest of the year. And it's a bad sign for the rest of us.

Amazon's CFO said political events and the Olympics are distracting people from spending.While it sounds like an excuse, there might be some truth to his predictions for the rest of 2024.Fast food chains' and alcohol companies' comments point to an ongoing squeeze for the US consumer. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the ...