00:00So here's today's global headline.
00:03Valentine's Day fever hit early, and economists swear it's not just roses that are blooming, it's the economy.
00:09Reports show global Valentine's spending is projected to cross $30 billion this year.
00:15$30 billion.
00:16That's not romance. That's a GDP stimulus package wrapped in heart-shaped foil.
00:21In the U.S. alone, average spending per person is around $175, which means someone out there is buying a
00:28diamond ring while the rest of us are stuck with discount chocolates shaped like questionable hearts.
00:33Meanwhile, florists in Europe are reporting a 20% spike in rose imports, which basically means half of Amsterdam's tulip
00:41fields are now moonlighting as Cupid's warehouse.
00:43And let's not forget Asia-China's e-commerce platform saw a 15% jump in Valentine's gift sales, proving that
00:50nothing says I love you like expedited shipping.
00:53Honestly, if Cupid had a LinkedIn, his title would be global supply chain manager.
00:58Love isn't blind, it's just really, really expensive.
01:02Somewhere, accountants are whispering sweet nothings to balance sheets while couples argue over dinner reservations.
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