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PNC reports Christmas gift costs rose 4.5% in 2025, slowing from last year’s 5.4% but keeping holiday shopping expensive

December 24, 2025 9:44 pm

"As seen in PNC’s Christmas Price Index, which tracks the cost of each gift in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” prices rose by 4.5% in 2025, down from 2024’s 5.4% gain." -JPMorgan AM pic.twitter.com/AKmUtyNVSf — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) …

Federal debt $36.2 trillion, annual revenue $5.4 trillion, debt-to-revenue ratio worse than 2008. Debt up $550 billion in a month

August 29, 2025 2:34 pm

We Cannot Afford A Recession There has been ongoing debate as to whether the U.S. economy can weather some of the headwinds we’re currently facing. However, if the past two recessions are any indication, we simply cannot afford a recession—not …

France proposes cutting Easter Monday and May 8 holidays to close €43.8B budget gap. Pensions frozen. Deficit still at 5.4%.

July 15, 2025 12:21 pm

France’s government is running out of options. On July 15, Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed eliminating two national public holidays to help close a €43.8 billion budget gap in the 2026 fiscal plan. The move is part of a broader …