Hot girl summer could lead the way into a recession-less fall

• Local economies across the US are enjoying the boost brought by women's spending this summer.
• Their spending spanned a wide variety of objects and experiences, such as concert and movie tickets.
• Beyoncé and Taylor Swift's tours have been major drivers, and so has "Barbie." 

Women-driven spending throughout this summer not only suggests we might have a recession-less fall but also shows the impacts of the gender pay gap slowly closing.