Same pattern as the early 80s where costs spiked and an entire generation got locked out of building wealth for years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The share of U.S. non-homeowners who expect to buy a home within five years has dropped to 25%, the lowest Gallup has measured in seven readings since it began asking the question in 2013.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/708995/homebuying-intentions-decline-further.aspx
US home prices increased 0.7% over the last year, the slowest growth rate since June 2023. There are currently a record 46% more sellers than buyers nationally. Absent manipulation from the Federal Government/Reserve, prices will come down and homes will become more affordable. pic.twitter.com/NTVZxt7rKs
— Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) April 29, 2026
Don't buy a home right now; wait three years for prices to come down. This is the worst time to buy in American history—rent for now.
— Nicholas J. Stelzner (@stelzner_n1150) April 29, 2026
🚜 The US farm sector is under a diesel and fertilizer cost shock.
– Farm bankruptcies +46% YoY, the third straight annual increase
– 1.9 million farms in America, the lowest ever recorded
– Diesel prices are up +54.4% from a year ago
– 70% of farmers say they can't afford to… pic.twitter.com/FiEDpTu3PT— Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) April 29, 2026
🚨 Highest price of oil SINCE 2022.
Something has gone WRONG! pic.twitter.com/Y9Ma35zCGX
— Ethan Levins 🇺🇸 (@EthanLevins2) April 29, 2026
🚨 Oil no longer believes the ceasefires are real.
Oil is up 31% from its lows and is now back above $103 despite two ceasefire announcements in the last 3 weeks.
Trump announced the US-Iran ceasefire on April 7: Oil dropped 22%.
Then Trump announced the Israel Lebanon… pic.twitter.com/ZDSETMIheh
— Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio) April 29, 2026
Since the start of the Iran war…
Jet Fuel: +70%
Sulfur: +60%
Brent Crude Oil: +52%
Heating Oil: +52%
WTI Crude Oil: +48%
Urea: +48%
Diesel: +45%
Gasoline: +40%
European Nat Gas: +36%
Fertilizer: +23%
Palm Oil: +12%
Coal: +11%
Wheat: +10%
Iron Ore: +8%
S&P 500: +4%$VIX: -10%— Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) April 29, 2026
AAA: Top 10 largest regular unleaded price gains over the last week
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