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In the midst of holiday festivities that captivated the attention of many, a seismic shift silently unfolded within the intricate web of the global banking sector. The evolving narrative tells a tale of banks tightening their fists, shutting down branches, …
This frustration is a common sentiment. While official statistics report a modest 5% increase in food outside the home, many consumers, like this individual, perceive a more significant rise, possibly around 20%. It’s not just about the cost; there’s concern …
CNN – Restaurant prices are way up. You might want to head to the supermarket. “If you’re watching your budget, it might be time to skip the drive-thru and head to the supermarket. In the 12 months through October, higher …
Good question. We have nearly $34 trillion in national debt.It grew by over $1 trillion between July 1 thru Sept 30th.It grew another $500 billion in October. The US Treasury has already announced they plan to borrow another $1.5 trillion …
via kake BRUSSELS (AP) — These days, think twice before you lavishly ladle olive oil onto your pasta, salad or crusty bread. Olive oil, a daily staple of Mediterranean cuisine and the life of many a salad throughout Europe, is …
Cities like Phoenix on the brink of recording all-time high eviction numbers, as a growing number of apartments resort to desperate measures, including offering three months of free rent, amidst an unprecedented construction boom. The housing rental market is absolutely …
Home price-to-income ratios are skyrocketing in the world's major cities. In Shanghai, home price-to-income ratios just crossed 50x. China now has 5 cities with home price-to-income ratios above 30x. Even in New York City, home price-to-income ratios just hit 10x. …
This is starting to get a little scary. Cause Unknown. “The department says employees were out due to injuries, planned vacations and an increase in COVID illnesses.” Either we have a new pandemic or something else is going on. 💉 …
The contrast between the United States in 1960 and 2023 is quite striking when you look at these key economic figures. Back in 1960, the median family income stood at $5,600, while the median cost of a house was $11,900. …
The price of energy and food, along with most other things, has risen rapidly since Biden took office, as Democrats have sought to destroy energy industries and have issued costly regulations as fast as they can. Now the WSJ has …
US debt-service costs are now at their highest since 2009 as rates soar. Over the next year, this will continue to rise as US debt is refinanced at higher rates. Yet another sign that $4 trillion in "free stimulus" is …
by confoundedinterest17 Jay Leno once quipped about the Obama meal. “Order anything you want and hand the bill to the person standing behind you.” Biden, like his boss Obama, is praciticing a similar strategy. Spend like a drunken sailor and …