Credit card debt is at record highs. Just waiting to buy people’s luxury items for 50% off.
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Inflation + Debt =
Inflation and the Real Value of Debt: A Double-edged Sword
The recent bout of inflation will immediately reduce the real value of existing debts, but it will also tend to raise expected inflation. This could raise future borrowing costs.
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I could use some scopes and some NV or thermal of some sort. Haha.
Yeah, no shit. That’s why inflation is used to begin with. Make that debt cheaper to repay - lower the effective rate.Inflation + Debt =
Inflation and the Real Value of Debt: A Double-edged Sword
The recent bout of inflation will immediately reduce the real value of existing debts, but it will also tend to raise expected inflation. This could raise future borrowing costs.
Not trying to shit on your post, but that is some basic stuff made out to be the big deal it isn’t. Happens every day.
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True Lariat, but I swear, they don't teach this basic stuff anymore.
I mean, in High School, you had a little understanding of it through some math classes. Ask a kid now, and they'll tell you how the check loan place is the greatest thing in the world.
Their plan... "The Dumbing of America" is working... Just look around and try to deal with the billing / accounting department of a business or try to get an expired Medical Prescription renewed... Try calling your Doctor's office and you get a recording with 15 options to chose from. No option to talk to a real person. Get online and go to your medical provider's website... First thing that pops up is the Artificial Intelligence screen to help you.
The most mighty country in the world is bogged down in it's on crap...
I hope we don't have to fight a war.
This year’s inflationary pressure have led to share rate increases from the Federal Reserve. The Fed has raised rates four times and is expected to keep hiking until the end of 2022, at least.
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Inflation is dominating the conversation on earnings calls. Here's what execs are saying
One thing's clear at the start of the corporate earnings season: Inflation is still a hot topic for companies.
Make more... Spend more ... Make more .... Spend more
U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in September, while underlying inflation pressures continued to bubble, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to hike interest rates by 75 basis points for the fourth time this year.
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose 0.6% last month, the Commerce Department said on Friday. Data for August was revised higher to show spending increasing 0.6% instead of 0.4% as previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast consumer spending gaining 0.4%.
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U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in September, while underlying inflation pressures continued to bubble, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to hike interest rates by 75 basis points for the fourth time this year.
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose 0.6% last month, the Commerce Department said on Friday. Data for August was revised higher to show spending increasing 0.6% instead of 0.4% as previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast consumer spending gaining 0.4%.
U.S. consumer spending beat expectations in September; inflation still rising
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in September, while underlying inflation pressures continued to bubble, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to hike interest rates by 75 basis points for the
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need to dig deeper and see how that spending occurred i.e revolving debtMake more... Spend more ... Make more .... Spend more
U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in September, while underlying inflation pressures continued to bubble, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to hike interest rates by 75 basis points for the fourth time this year.
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose 0.6% last month, the Commerce Department said on Friday. Data for August was revised higher to show spending increasing 0.6% instead of 0.4% as previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast consumer spending gaining 0.4%.
U.S. consumer spending beat expectations in September; inflation still rising
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in September, while underlying inflation pressures continued to bubble, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to hike interest rates by 75 basis points for the
Auto loan default rates are hitting records...
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www.titleloanser.com can't repo it, if you can find it... sawzall goes brrrrrrrrAuto loan default rates are hitting records...
Auto Loan Default Statistics 2022-2021 - Car Loan Default Facts and 2020 Data
See auto loan default statistics 2022-2021 and car loan default facts, stats and industry data trends for auto loan debt and consumer debt leverage.
There have been times when finance companies did not even want the repo back... They were losing money transporting and selling them off at the auctions. The "Back Lot's" at the dealerships were over flowing with cars that people voluntarily brought back to the dealer. There were some killer deals made buying one of those "Back Lot" cars... Amount owed on car minus cost to send it to auction where it went wholesale minus the middle man fees for the paper work minus cost to have replacement keys made and programed... A look at the "Back Lot's" is a sure fire indicator of how the economy is doing.
Gotta spend that last little bit of the HELOC funds before the bank shuts down everyone's party.
Not even Krugman is willing to keep the charade going any longer:
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman warns the US economy's rebound won't last - and flags housing and exports as key worries
Paul Krugman has shrugged off data showing US growth rebounded last quarter, as he expects a housing-market slump and weaker exports to shrink the economy down the line
africa.businessinsider.com yup! I expect spending to fall and the Fed to change stance on ratesGotta spend that last little bit of the HELOC funds before the bank shuts down everyone's party.
Not even Krugman is willing to keep the charade going any longer:
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman warns the US economy's rebound won't last - and flags housing and exports as key worries
Paul Krugman has shrugged off data showing US growth rebounded last quarter, as he expects a housing-market slump and weaker exports to shrink the economy down the line
the reality is however, if they'd not attack fossil fuels and demand investment and manufacturing back to our hemisphere, we'd be ok long-term. Need to have more of a fk china attitude
Get ready for the term "double-top inflation":
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Steno Signals #21 – 3 reasons why everyone, Zuckerberg, me, and their dogs turn into idiots when rates are 0%
In my base-case, we are going to see a double-top inflation picture, but I sincerely hope that we don’t resummon our inner financial illiterates, if rates drop towards 0% due to temporary disinflation
andreassteno.substack.com I think the world is discovering how little control the FED Reserve has in relationship to the White House running the $$$ printing presses wide open.Get ready for the term "double-top inflation":
Steno Signals #21 – 3 reasons why everyone, Zuckerberg, me, and their dogs turn into idiots when rates are 0%
In my base-case, we are going to see a double-top inflation picture, but I sincerely hope that we don’t resummon our inner financial illiterates, if rates drop towards 0% due to temporary disinflation
I see more of a "ripple effect" rather than a "double top" or even "triple top" inflation.
The uncertainty will continue until well after the 2024 elections.
The White House doesn't print money, but it is in charge of Treasury bond issuance. If the Fed doesn't exist, the federal government can still run a deficit, but 100% of that deficit gets financed by issuance of Treasuries to the public. For every dollar of additional spending, a dollar is removed from circulation, so there's no inflation (woeful misallocation of capital, sure - but that's a different problem). It's only when the Fed gets involved that we see this inflation problem.
It appears that the Treasury is planning on issuing $550B in bonds during Q4, up from its earlier estimate of $400B. That's another $150B in cash that must come out of circulation instead of getting spent on GameStop shares, new houses, Bitcoin, and monkey JPEGs. Does this sound inflationary, or deflationary? There's another $500B planned for Q1. Yes, this implies an annualized deficit of $2T/year.
You are correct about the White House not printing money. To me, When the POTUS some how sends $1 billion dollars to Ukraine, that is free money. It will never be paid back, much less have any accountability of where it went. Doubtful there are any IOU's floating around.
I copied your line here:
If the Fed doesn't exist, the federal government can still run a deficit, but 100% of that deficit gets financed by issuance of Treasuries to the public.
So, that $1 billion that went to Ukraine, will be covered by issuance of Treasuries to the public ?
To the extent that it's not funded by additional taxes, yes - it's covered by the issuance of Treasury bonds. This is only inflationary if the Fed "prints" Reserve Notes; otherwise, that's $1B that isn't getting spent on something else like McMansions and pickup trucks and precious metals.
This is a little long but interesting read. Especially when J Powell said this afternoon he "is going after people with excessive savings"
Excerpt from the article:
"What level of inflation would do the trick?
I think we’ll see consumer price inflation settling into a range between 4 and 6%. Without the energy shock, we would probably be there now. Why 4 to 6%? Because it has to be a level that the government can get away with. Financial repression means stealing money from savers and old people slowly. The slow part is important in order for the pain not to become too apparent. We’re already seeing respected economists and central bankers arguing that inflation should indeed be allowed at a higher level than the 2% target they set in the past. Our frame of reference is already shifting up."
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Excerpt from the article:
"What level of inflation would do the trick?
I think we’ll see consumer price inflation settling into a range between 4 and 6%. Without the energy shock, we would probably be there now. Why 4 to 6%? Because it has to be a level that the government can get away with. Financial repression means stealing money from savers and old people slowly. The slow part is important in order for the pain not to become too apparent. We’re already seeing respected economists and central bankers arguing that inflation should indeed be allowed at a higher level than the 2% target they set in the past. Our frame of reference is already shifting up."
Russell Napier: The world will experience a capex boom
Market strategist and historian Russell Napier warns of a 15- to 20-year phase of structurally elevated inflation and financial repression. He shares his views on how investors should prepare for this new world.
themarket.ch from the articleThis is a little long but interesting read. Especially when J Powell said this afternoon he "is going after people with excessive savings"
Excerpt from the article:
"What level of inflation would do the trick?
I think we’ll see consumer price inflation settling into a range between 4 and 6%. Without the energy shock, we would probably be there now. Why 4 to 6%? Because it has to be a level that the government can get away with. Financial repression means stealing money from savers and old people slowly. The slow part is important in order for the pain not to become too apparent. We’re already seeing respected economists and central bankers arguing that inflation should indeed be allowed at a higher level than the 2% target they set in the past. Our frame of reference is already shifting up."
Russell Napier: The world will experience a capex boom
Market strategist and historian Russell Napier warns of a 15- to 20-year phase of structurally elevated inflation and financial repression. He shares his views on how investors should prepare for this new world.
-The slow part is important in order for the pain not to become too apparent
-Who wins? The government.
-The private sector debt service ratio in France is 20%, in Belgium and the Netherlands it’s even higher. It’s 11% in Germany and about 13% in the US. With rising interest rates, it won’t take long until there will be serious pain. So it’s just a matter of time before we all get there, but Europe is at the forefront.
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what does this mean for investors?
First of all: avoid government bonds. Investors in government debt are the ones who will be robbed slowly. Within equities, there are sectors that will do very well. The great problems we have – energy, climate change, defence, inequality, our dependence on production from China – will all be solved by massive investment.
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Worldwide:
Annual inflation reached 10.7% in October, the European Union's statistics agency, Eurostat, reported Monday. That is up from 9.9% in September and the highest since statistics began to be compiled for the eurozone in 1997.
Annual inflation reached 10.7% in October, the European Union's statistics agency, Eurostat, reported Monday. That is up from 9.9% in September and the highest since statistics began to be compiled for the eurozone in 1997.
He is the dumbest "economist" ever, and has a Nobel Prize to prove what an imbacil he is. If that stupid fucker threw darts at a board his predictive succes would tripple. Paul Krugman is to economics what Biden is to foreign policy. He gets it exactly wrong EVERY SINGLE TIME.Gotta spend that last little bit of the HELOC funds before the bank shuts down everyone's party.
Not even Krugman is willing to keep the charade going any longer:
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman warns the US economy's rebound won't last - and flags housing and exports as key worries
Paul Krugman has shrugged off data showing US growth rebounded last quarter, as he expects a housing-market slump and weaker exports to shrink the economy down the line
jobs report anyone?
Private payrolls grew 233,000, close to the figure estimated by the ADP payrolls report released on Wednesday. That was also hotter than expected. The consensus forecast was for 200,000 private sector jobs.
Manufacturing payrolls, expected to rise by just 13,000, jumped 32,000. The September figure for manufacturing was revised up 1,000 to 23,000. This upside surprise came despite signs that the manufacturing sector has seen slowing demand in recent months.
private sector services side of the economy was 200,000. Every major sector added jobs, including the
Government employment expanded by 28,000 jobs.
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Private payrolls grew 233,000, close to the figure estimated by the ADP payrolls report released on Wednesday. That was also hotter than expected. The consensus forecast was for 200,000 private sector jobs.
Manufacturing payrolls, expected to rise by just 13,000, jumped 32,000. The September figure for manufacturing was revised up 1,000 to 23,000. This upside surprise came despite signs that the manufacturing sector has seen slowing demand in recent months.
private sector services side of the economy was 200,000. Every major sector added jobs, including the
- IT - information technology sector, which added 4,000 jobs.
- Health care and social assistance at 71,000 jobs.
- Hospitality and leisure grew by 35,000.
Jobs Surge in Defiance of Fed as U.S. Economy Added 261,000 Jobs in October
The labor market is still tight enough to support high inflation. | Economy
www.breitbart.com Nothing positive in that report.jobs report anyone?
Private payrolls grew 233,000, close to the figure estimated by the ADP payrolls report released on Wednesday. That was also hotter than expected. The consensus forecast was for 200,000 private sector jobs.
Manufacturing payrolls, expected to rise by just 13,000, jumped 32,000. The September figure for manufacturing was revised up 1,000 to 23,000. This upside surprise came despite signs that the manufacturing sector has seen slowing demand in recent months.
private sector services side of the economy was 200,000. Every major sector added jobs, including the
Government employment expanded by 28,000 jobs.
- IT - information technology sector, which added 4,000 jobs.
- Health care and social assistance at 71,000 jobs.
- Hospitality and leisure grew by 35,000.
Jobs Surge in Defiance of Fed as U.S. Economy Added 261,000 Jobs in October
The labor market is still tight enough to support high inflation. | Economy
U.S. stocks turned lower Friday afternoon, giving up sharp gains seen earlier in the session, as investors weigh the jobs report for October. All three major benchmarks are heading for weekly losses, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the way lower.jobs report anyone?
Private payrolls grew 233,000, close to the figure estimated by the ADP payrolls report released on Wednesday. That was also hotter than expected. The consensus forecast was for 200,000 private sector jobs.
Manufacturing payrolls, expected to rise by just 13,000, jumped 32,000. The September figure for manufacturing was revised up 1,000 to 23,000. This upside surprise came despite signs that the manufacturing sector has seen slowing demand in recent months.
private sector services side of the economy was 200,000. Every major sector added jobs, including the
Government employment expanded by 28,000 jobs.
- IT - information technology sector, which added 4,000 jobs.
- Health care and social assistance at 71,000 jobs.
- Hospitality and leisure grew by 35,000.
Jobs Surge in Defiance of Fed as U.S. Economy Added 261,000 Jobs in October
The labor market is still tight enough to support high inflation. | Economy
Dow ends 400 points higher, but U.S. stocks book weekly losses as investors assess strong jobs report
U.S. stocks close sharply higher Friday, reclaiming positive territory in a volatile trading session, but still finishing down sharply for the week as...
www.marketwatch.com would love to know, the average wage per hour of some of these jobs.U.S. stocks turned lower Friday afternoon, giving up sharp gains seen earlier in the session, as investors weigh the jobs report for October. All three major benchmarks are heading for weekly losses, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the way lower.
Dow ends 400 points higher, but U.S. stocks book weekly losses as investors assess strong jobs report
U.S. stocks close sharply higher Friday, reclaiming positive territory in a volatile trading session, but still finishing down sharply for the week as...
My gut tells me, mostly 15 dollar an hour stuff.
Hospitality is all bar and restaurant stuff. so bottom of the bucket stuff. Pray that you get tips.
- In Pennsylvania, the cash minimum wage for a waitress is $2.83 an hour.
I still believe all the good manufacturing jobs 40.00+ an hour all moved over sees.
in the 1990's the media was telling everyone about all of Clinton's job creation. Avg wage of 11.00 an hour; media failed to mention all the John Deer jobs etc (40.00 plus an hour) that were closed down and shipped over seas.
A valuable benchmark to track inflation. How much more does it cost to keep a roof over your head ?
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The median income needed to buy a typical home is over $88,000 — $40,000 more than before the pandemic
Half of the country's 10 most expensive real-estate markets are in California.
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Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says
Households increased debt during the third quarter at the fastest pace in 15 years due to hefty increases in credit card usage and mortgage balances.
97% of Americans are so dumb they will never figure this out..... Only when they are out of money will the light bulb come on.
Nothing will ever return to pre-pandemic prices.
EVERYTHING is more expensive and prices will never return to pre-pandemic levels.
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Soccer-World Cup tickets in Qatar most expensive ever - study
DOHA (Reuters) - Soccer fans attending World Cup matches in Qatar will fork out nearly 40% more for match tickets compared to those who watched the 2018 edition in Russia, with tickets for the final
www.oann.com Very few Americans ever think about "corn"...
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EP. 39 - Inflation, Interest Rates & the Farm Economy, with Todd Van Hoose from the Farm Credit Council
Like other moments of economic uncertainty, this too shall pass... but how soon, and how much damage will it do? Inflationary costs—and rising interest rates—are hitting growers where it hurts worldwide. Add to these worries the impact of the North American drought, transportation...
ncga.com Everyone everywhere needs to be thinking about corn. It’s a lynchpin to many many things, from food to employment.Very few Americans ever think about "corn"...
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EP. 39 - Inflation, Interest Rates & the Farm Economy, with Todd Van Hoose from the Farm Credit Council
Like other moments of economic uncertainty, this too shall pass... but how soon, and how much damage will it do? Inflationary costs—and rising interest rates—are hitting growers where it hurts worldwide. Add to these worries the impact of the North American drought, transportation...
The world changed. Prices will never come down.
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“The Fed is going to need a bigger hose if it wants to put out the inflation fire, because once price increases spread to services, the battle is hard for a central bank to win without jacking up interest rates high enough to produce the demand destruction normally seen only in severe recessions,” Rupkey told CNN Business.
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“The Fed is going to need a bigger hose if it wants to put out the inflation fire, because once price increases spread to services, the battle is hard for a central bank to win without jacking up interest rates high enough to produce the demand destruction normally seen only in severe recessions,” Rupkey told CNN Business.
If it weren't for the government pushing for corn ethanol into our gasoline, corn as well as all livestock prices would have been much lower than even pre-hyperinflation prices. I can remember when seafood was a luxury that cost more than good cuts of beef. Now, seafood is cheaper than beef.
None of the so called "analyst" will ever dare to factor in the increased cost of "Government Rules and Regulations"....
Take Government Regulations out of a $75k Ford pickup and it could be bought for $30k......
Where were all of you when America changed".... ?
Some very good opinions about where we have been and where we need to go....
Just no feasible plan on how to get there.
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Just no feasible plan on how to get there.
Opinion: The neutral interest rate is 6% — much higher than Fed policy makers admit t
Inflation will remain high for a long time unless a less-ideological, pro-growth government is elected.
www.marketwatch.com One more thing that will never come down... Taxes. 9% increase next year.
Buy yourself some Christmas presents now. You will not be able to afford then next year.
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Dow futures slide 150 points after hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report
Investors are looking ahead to Friday's producer price index report, a measure of inflation.
Picked up an old Barn Find truck with rotten tires. Replaced the tires this weekend.
As I finished up and walked out the door of the store a thought hit me.
I just paid $900 for a set of $400 tires.
My take on inflation is much different than the Government's take.
The World Changed.
As I finished up and walked out the door of the store a thought hit me.
I just paid $900 for a set of $400 tires.
My take on inflation is much different than the Government's take.
The World Changed.
Consumer prices up 7.1% from a year ago
The increase from a year ago, while well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for a healthy inflation level, was tied for the lowest since November 2021.
Consumer prices rose less than expected in November, up 7.1% from a year ago
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in November, according to Dow Jones estimates.
Recession Risk Remains Despite Cooling Inflation -- Market Talk
Today 10:11 AM ET (Dow Jones)Print10:11 ET - Inflation dropping to an annual rate of 7.1% in November from 7.7% in October shows some pressures are cooling, but prices for necessities like food and shelter remain historically high and are still straining household budgets, says Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate. The Federal Reserve will continue to hike interest rates, albeit not as heavily, and is prepared to accept the risk of a recession in order to stabilize prices, the analyst says. "A recession in 2023 is not a sure thing, but there's broad agreement that the risks of one remain," he says. ([email protected])
Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist for LPL Financial: "The Equity and Treasury market alike are applauding the CPI report, which is clearly indicating that inflation has peaked and edging lower at a faster than expected pace. While the Fed still has to 'keep at it' its job is becoming easier as demand has begun to soften in the face of higher prices. This report should offer Chairman Powell the opportunity to acknowledge that finally inflation has plateaued, if not fully peaked."
Housing inflation has not peaked.
Housing costs continued to gain in November but a decline in overall inflation could be a good sign for would-be buyers priced out of the housing market by higher mortgage rates.
The Consumer Price Index, a measure of price inflation in U.S. goods and services, gained a seasonally-adjusted 0.1% in November from the month prior, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. Core CPI, a measure of costs without food and energy included, rose 0.2%—the smallest such gain since August 2021, the BLS said.
Shelter costs were the driving force behind the core CPI gain, the bureau said. The shelter category increased 0.6%, a slower gain than the 0.8% increase in October. Two measures of primary housing service costs, rent of primary residence and owners’ equivalent rent of primary residence, both accelerated from the month prior, gaining a seasonally-adjusted 0.8% and 0.7% respectively.
Higher shelter costs are likely little surprise to investors—or the Federal Reserve, which has tightened monetary policy in an effort to combat inflation. Given the gauge’s lagging nature, significant home prices and rent increases seen earlier this year will likely take time to fully reflect in the index due to the report’s methodology.
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Housing costs continued to gain in November but a decline in overall inflation could be a good sign for would-be buyers priced out of the housing market by higher mortgage rates.
The Consumer Price Index, a measure of price inflation in U.S. goods and services, gained a seasonally-adjusted 0.1% in November from the month prior, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. Core CPI, a measure of costs without food and energy included, rose 0.2%—the smallest such gain since August 2021, the BLS said.
Shelter costs were the driving force behind the core CPI gain, the bureau said. The shelter category increased 0.6%, a slower gain than the 0.8% increase in October. Two measures of primary housing service costs, rent of primary residence and owners’ equivalent rent of primary residence, both accelerated from the month prior, gaining a seasonally-adjusted 0.8% and 0.7% respectively.
Higher shelter costs are likely little surprise to investors—or the Federal Reserve, which has tightened monetary policy in an effort to combat inflation. Given the gauge’s lagging nature, significant home prices and rent increases seen earlier this year will likely take time to fully reflect in the index due to the report’s methodology.
Housing Inflation Is Still Hot, But Mortgage Rates Could Ease Further
November's cooler inflation figure could be good news for the typical home buyer if it leads to lower mortgage rates.
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Here's why salaries in the U.S. don't keep up with inflation
While wages in the U.S. are rising, inflation has hit record highs, and most salaries are not keeping up. CNBC's Emily Lorsch explains why.
Although the White House is cheering a 7.1% inflation rate as some kind of achievement, there is not much joyfulness is so horrific a number. At that pace, prices will double in about a decade.
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EJ ANTONI: There’s One Thing Picking Americans’ Pockets This Christmas — Biden’s Inflation
It seems unlikely that the government will have the political will to do so but, then again, this is the season of perpetual hope.
dailycaller.com I don't think we will have to wait a decade. Between butter, eggs, and the price of meat a lot of staples have already doubled. Then again, I don't think their inflation rate is a true number that applies to normie blue collar workers or people around that level of income.Although the White House is cheering a 7.1% inflation rate as some kind of achievement, there is not much joyfulness is so horrific a number. At that pace, prices will double in about a decade.
EJ ANTONI: There’s One Thing Picking Americans’ Pockets This Christmas — Biden’s Inflation
It seems unlikely that the government will have the political will to do so but, then again, this is the season of perpetual hope.
This raises a question: if the Fed is really committed to slaying inflation, why is it shrinking its balance sheet so slowly?
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