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Despite modest wage growth, the gap between income and the cost of living continues to widen in the US, making essentials like homeownership increasingly out of reach for many. As a result, more individuals are turning to innovative solutions like online property auctions to navigate the challenging market landscape. Affordability …
by Graham Summers I warned time and again that the Fed was making a massive policy mistake that would unleash another round of inflation. By quick way of review, the Fed stopped raising interest rates in July 2023. It then started talking about cutting interest rates in November. This was …
CNBC's Rick Santelli breaks down the awful Bidenomics inflation numbers: "To find a bigger number, you're going back to September of last year…" "Hotter than expected…" "It's still running hot." pic.twitter.com/VpIyhxHSa9 — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 10, 2024
It’s outrageous to learn that a Bureau of Labor Statistics economist has been allegedly leaking crucial inflation data to select financial giants like $JPM and $BLK. Despite the BLS denying the existence of these so-called “super users,” evidence suggests otherwise, prompting justified shock from economists like Ian Shepherdson. The gravity …
Market turbulence ensues as S&P 500 futures plummet nearly 100 points within minutes following March CPI inflation data. Rising inflation for the second consecutive month sparks concerns and fuels speculation about potential rate cuts. BREAKING: S&P 500 futures are now down nearly 100 points in less than 10 minutes after …
by Graham Summers, MBA As I keep emphasizing, another round of inflation is coming. And the worst part? The Fed knows it, but is playing political games to boost the economy/ stock market for the Biden Administration. “But wait a minute, Graham,” you’re no doubt thinking, “the Fed’s preferred inflation measure is …
And who can blame them with inflation accelerating? pic.twitter.com/YRIyJbfCt3 — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) April 9, 2024 US small-business optimism dropped to a more than 11-year low in March as sales expectations slumped and inflationary pressures remained a trouble spot, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The index …
BY DAVID HAGGITH We’re certainly getting Fed-up with the Fed! Photo by Eduardo Flores on Unsplash There is just too much to cover in today’s news to do it all, so I’m saving the fascinating stuff from this week’s odd convergence of solar/lunar/lunacy events for my weekend Deeper Dive, which I am thinking …
They can lie about inflation rates all they like, they can't lie when people go to the store and see this. — Klay Thompson (@Thompsonklay) April 7, 2024 $9.99 for a crappy little box of blueberries in FL at a big chain store today. We are going to be as …
More low income earners in the Us are not dining out, per Reuters: pic.twitter.com/oAbUo1h9D0 — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 8, 2024 “Runaway prices at U.S. fast-food joints and restaurants have made people skittish down the income ladder and executives at chains including McDonald’s (MCD.N), opens new tab and Wendy’s (WEN.O), opens …
Make America affordable again … Has your income gone up more than 40% since 2019? pic.twitter.com/5AYZP26oER — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) April 8, 2024 US 10-year inflation-adjusted yields are at the highest levels of 2024. pic.twitter.com/Z0LeH1PAFJ — Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) April 8, 2024 Grandma Yellen’s recent claim that inflation will …
The Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates if inflation doesn't cool down warns Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman pic.twitter.com/D8FAhtlfge — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 6, 2024 Gold is headed to $3,000 according to Rosenberg Research pic.twitter.com/bY8wWUFbzy — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 4, 2024 Gold prices settled …
Food Inflation since 2019 pic.twitter.com/HzChTeIbHt — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 4, 2024 They are definitely losing control over #oil prices 👀 https://t.co/ssixSkhvse pic.twitter.com/Q3Qo25AwoZ — JustDario 🏊♂️ (@DarioCpx) April 5, 2024 Oil analysts are getting worried about an expensive summer driving season, with WTI prices surging by about 20% so …
Governments around the world are diving into debt to keep their economies going. That makes things seem fine at first, but it leads to massive inflation. Buckle up, because more is coming. https://t.co/4B8E6z9BCW — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) April 5, 2024 The @NDR_Research Daily Commodity Sentiment Model is at its …
The New York Times has published a strange article by Justin Wolfers, an economist at the University of Michigan. The headline is that his economist brain makes him say with regard to inflation: “Don’t worry, be happy.” The article gives the reader as much reason to trust economists as you do epidemiologists, which is …
All of this mixed messaging just confuses markets. They should all just shut up — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) April 4, 2024 #volatility #VIX 📈 😬https://t.co/rmPvUGEeB3 — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) April 4, 2024 Let me get this straight, the SPX was up 40 points in the morning because Powell reaffirmed rate …
Chronic inflation hinders millions of Americans’ ability to prepare for their financial future, according to a new study published by Allianz Life. Findings from the Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America show that U.S. households are draining their retirement savings, taking on debt and reducing the amount that they …
by Graham Summers, Phoenix Capital Research, MBA Our latest theme is that the U.S. Central Bank, called the Federal Reserve, or the Fed for short, is NOT politically independent, but is in fact a highly partisan organization that leans left. The above items are not some conspiracy theory. The Fed’s …
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers put out a tweet thread on February 27, 2024 highlighting his participation in a new paper estimating a more accurate Consumer Price Index (CPI) cost of living estimate for the US. What is sure to jolt many is that Summers paper estimates the real cost …
Agricultural commodities are now up 21% annually. That has a 3-month lead on CPI. A second wave of inflation is emerging. pic.twitter.com/gCq8C3hxkF — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) March 27, 2024 I see so many pushing DBA and calling for a commodity bull (like they have last 30 years). Yes, we have potential …
Take it Out, and Cut Already! Canadian banks are releasing reports, one-after-the-other, urging the Bank of Canada to stop using components of shelter inflation in its core CPI calculations. I mean, why should shelter costs (needed to live) be part of the a critical cost of living index? They argue …
by confoundedinterest17 Face it. The Federal government is broken. Congress and the Biden Administration are addicted to spending money and running up massive debts. There is no attempt at fiscal restraint because they will always argue that “More money must be spent!” On what exactly? Usually pet projects (aka, pork) …
Oh, you thought “higher for longer” was referring to interest rates? We were actually referring to inflation pic.twitter.com/qf9fCDQwGM — Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW) March 25, 2024 Globally coordinated inflation control via currency pairs. Headlines keep us entertained https://t.co/6krD7t0NOx — Silverbark #fixourmoney #silversqueeze (@Silverbark3) March 25, 2024
The United States economy is preparing for challenges as the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, plans to increase interest rates. At the same time, there’s also the possibility of significant tax hikes on the horizon. This intricate and delicate situation has raised concerns among economists, policymakers, …
The US government inflated prices so high that families are going hungry. They then encourage citizens to donate food to prevent them from rioting. — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) March 22, 2024 Don’t read these headlines in passing. Stop & give to your local food bank. This is a subject near …
Are you ready for a financial shake-up? According to experts like Tavi Costa and Howard Marks, the signs are pointing to a major shift in the investing world. With inflation on the rise and central banks pumping money into the economy, owning hard assets like gold and commodities could be …
BREAKING — Lawmakers unveil a $1.2 trillion government funding package, setting up a high-stakes sprint to pass the legislation as a shutdown deadline looms – CNN — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 21, 2024
