Walmart (WMT) Recession Signal Reaches Highest Level Since 2008

The Walmart Recession Signal (WRS) has surged to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, indicating potential economic slowdown. Over the past year, Walmart's (WMT) stock has increased approximately 40%, reflecting consumer shifts toward discount retailers amid inflation pressures. The WRS compares Walmart's stock to luxury retail, with recent reports showing discount retailers outperforming higher-end ones. Historically, spikes in the WRS have preceded U.S. downturns, prompting economist Jim Paulsen to advise caution regarding the U.S. economy's growth trajectory.