“Viral Recession Indicators on TikTok: What Do Labubu Toys & Lipstick Sales Mean?”

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> TikTok is brimming with unconventional "recession indicators"—like Labubu toys, lipstick purchases, emo music, and low-rise jeans. What do they really mean? We break down the true economic context and viral humor behind these trends.

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00:00Welcome back to today's video.

00:03Today we are going to see that TikTok users are calling it, Recession is coming.

00:09Here's why they are right and why they are joking.

00:13What are the TikTok Recession Indicators?

00:16On TikTok, Gen.G is naming unusual signs of recession like LaBooBoo toys trending.

00:23M.O. music making a comeback, soaring lipstick sales and low-rise jeans returning.

00:33What's behind this trend?

00:39Segment 2 Economic Contacts and Humor Loops

00:45These viral trends reflect annexity, mask-green humor, while economic experts point to inverted

00:54aids, cows, and inflation rates, younger generation tend to consumer behavior and pop culture.

01:03Segment 3 Why It Matters?

01:08Though, these signals show real concerns.

01:15Lipstick sales historically rise during recession called the Lipstick Index.

01:21Nostalgic fashion trends like M.O. music or toys also echo nostalgia amid instability.

01:31So, yes, even a doll or a pair of jeans can tell a story about the economy.

01:50What do you think is the funniest or most accurate indicator?

01:55comment below and also don't forget to like, follow and comment for more viral finance trends.

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