According to @federalreserve, 52% of US consumers are unable to cover a $2,000 emergency expense using only savings, while 31% cannot handle a $500 unexpected cost. Additionally, a record 37% of respondents cited inflation and rising prices as their main financial concern. This weakening consumer financial resilience, as reported by the Federal Reserve, signals potential volatility in traditional markets and could prompt increased interest in cryptocurrencies as alternative assets, especially stablecoins and Bitcoin, for inflation hedging and liquidity management. Traders should monitor capital flows and sentiment shifts as macroeconomic pressure mounts. (Source: Federal Reserve Survey, 2024)