Nike Drops as Jefferies Cuts on Consumer Squeeze, China Woes
- Slower spending by US students seen presenting a challenge
- Jefferies downgrades Nike, Foot Locker and Urban Outfitters
A Nike Factory Store in Anne Arundel, Maryland, US.
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Nike Inc. faces a risk from slower spending by US students, in addition to ongoing Chinese headwinds, according to Jefferies analysts.
Pointing to a recent in-house survey, analyst Randal Konik noted that nearly 90% of the 600 respondents with outstanding student loan debt were somewhat worried about being able to meet all of their monthly expenses.
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