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Cost of living crisis blamed for babies being stillborn as expectant mothers can’t afford transport to vital appointments, report warns

Babies are being stillborn because expectant women cannot afford to attend appointments amid the cost of living crisis, a report warns. Researchers are calling for new funding to help ensure mums-to-be do not miss important consultations and are able to properly care for themselves. Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership and Bradford Teaching …

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The British Cannot Afford Rent

by Chris Black The UK is a small place. They flooded it with immigrants that breed like rats. How could there be anything other than a massive rise in the cost of housing? Maybe immigrants can use diversity to lower housing costs? If they can’t do it with diversity, I’m sure they could use vibrancy. …

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The American credit card fiasco has come to an end… revolving credit fell -$600M , the first decline in 2yrs… Shrinking number of Americans can afford a $400 emergency expense …

The American credit card fiasco has come to an end… 🫡 pic.twitter.com/CPOuXQPdXL — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) August 7, 2023 The decline in revolving credit outstanding suggests Americans may be starting to cut back on credit card usage – BBG notes “If sustained, a broader spending pullback could threaten the expansion” Yes, obviously (credit card debt …

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“Historically, when inflation crosses 8%, it takes years, not months, before it falls back below 2%.”… Number of Americans able to afford $400 surprise bill slides in era of ‘Bidenomics’

https://t.co/fZhvHiuQ6S — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) August 4, 2023 Number Of Americans Able To Afford $400 Surprise Bill Slides In Era Of 'Bidenomics' https://t.co/3dV6xksB5F — zerohedge (@zerohedge) August 4, 2023 #Fed QT accelerates. Fed balance sheet shrank $91bn in July, -$759bn from peak, biggest drop ever to $8.2tn, lowest level since July 2021. Fed has …

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Michael Lebowitz: The Government Can’t Afford Higher for Longer, Much Longer

via Michael Lebowitz: Jerome Powell and his colleagues endlessly reassert their “higher for longer” plan for interest rates. They aim to weaken economic growth, bringing inflation back to pre-pandemic levels. The Fed has little choice because the government can’t afford the Fed’s higher for longer stance for much longer! In the past few months, we …

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Disney Goes Empty As Americans Can’t Afford Explosive Prices

The most iconic theme park in the U.S. and the world is facing an unprecedented crisis right now. Walt Disney World typically sees millions of visitors every year, but things are remarkably different in 2023. Several reports expose that Disney theme parks are shockingly empty this summer, and there are several reasons contributing to the …

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Middle Class Families Can’t Afford Homes Anymore As Mortgage Rates Hit Record Levels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsJo-iqhgNQ 90% of Americans say that owning a home is a key part of the American dream. But today, more than half of them believe they will never own their dream home, and about 70% of U.S. households can’t afford the average-priced home, especially when considering that mortgage rates have more than doubled since 2020. …

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