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Leading Lipstick Indicator

Wired: Epicenter found this 11/10/2008 on investopedia.com

What does it Mean? An indicator based on the theory that a consumer turns to less expensive indulgences, such as lipstick, when she (or he) feels less than confident about the future. Therefore, lipstick sales tend to increase during times of economic uncertainty or a recession. Investopedia ...