[Red in Blue PA]

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in June for the first time in nearly three years, data showed on Monday, stark evidence of a slowing economic recovery and that Europe's debt crisis is weighing on the U.S. economy.

I can only speak for myself. The only big purchases I have made in the past year were guns, ammo and reloading gear.

[Kudsman]

And most of my not so big purchases have been needed prep items. Made in USA or Taiwan when avail. Cash and carry.