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Mohamed A. El-Erian: Rising live entertainment costs strain U.S. household budgets

Mohamed A. El-Erian: Rising live entertainment costs strain U.S. household budgets
Live entertainment impacts U.S. household finances

Mohamed A. El-Erian, president at Queens' College, University of Cambridge, points to a surge in live entertainment spending in the U.S. that is impacting household finances. Consumers are dipping into savings and increasing debt to afford events such as World Cup matches and concert tickets, as the industry introduces more ways to monetize demand.

El-Erian has recently pointed to developments affecting U.S. markets. He noted that key U.S. PCE inflation data, watched closely by the Federal Reserve, is set for release this week, according to one of his market updates. Separately, El-Erian reported that gold's share of global official reserves reached 27% at the end of 2025, overtaking both the euro and U.S. Treasuries.

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