Showing posts with label Inflation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inflation. Show all posts

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Bidenomics is Killing Us With Inflation | Mortgage rates stay high amid renewed inflation fears

Mortgage rates stay high amid renewed inflation fears

Mortgage rates stay high amid renewed inflation fears

Snippet of Article: "...The national average for 30-year mortgages was 7.31% as of April 24. ...The national median family income for 2023 was $96,300, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the median price of an existing home sold in March 2024 was $393,500, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Based on a 20 percent down payment and a 7.31 percent mortgage rate, the monthly payment of $2,160 amounts to 27 percent of the typical family’s monthly income."

Source: www.bankrate.com

Bidenomics,Inflation,Dangers of Democrat Party Rule,The Democrat Years,Destruction of Social Security Recipients,Retirees Are Crushed Under Democrat Rule,




Friday, April 12, 2024

The Fed might not be done raising interest rates

The Fed might not be done raising interest rates

Snippet of Article: "...CNN — Interest rate cuts have been the main focus for Wall Street ever since the end of last year, when Federal Reserve officials indicated they intended to lower rates. But stubborn inflation now has some investors wondering about the exact opposite: a rate hike. ...Then came March’s Consumer Price Index report, which showed prices rose 3.5% last month from a year earlier, up considerably from February’s 3.2% and higher than economists’ expectations. That also marked the highest reading in half a year. "

Source: www.cnn.com






Federal Reserve: There is no need to adjust interest rates in the short term and the task of lowering inflation has not yet been completed

Federal Reserve: There is no need to adjust interest rates in the short term and the task of lowering inflation has not yet been completed

Snippet of Article: "...latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday, which showed a 0.4% increase in month-on-month inflation and a 3.5% rise compared to the previous year. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also saw an increase of 0.4% month-on-month and 3.8% year-on-year. These figures exceeded market expectations and underscored the challenge faced by the Fed in managing inflationary pressures. The overall inflation rate of 3.5% is the highest level since ..."

Source: www.breakinglatest.news

Inflation,2024,Federal Reserve,Interest Rates,The Biden Years,Consumer Price Index (CPI),CPI,




Wednesday, April 10, 2024

U.S. Postal Service to Raise Prices Again (Bidenomics Inflation Impact: approximately 7.8 percent)

Snippet of Article: "...The proposed adjustments, approved by the Postal Service governors, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 7.8 percent.The proposed adjustments, approved by the Postal Service governors, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 7.8 percent.

The commission will review the changes before they are scheduled to take effect. If favorably reviewed, the changes would include:

• Letters (1 ounce): 68 cents (current), 73 cents (planned)

• Letters (metered 1 ounce): 64 cents (current), 69 cents (planned)...

Source: usps.com

Postage Stamp Increase 2024, Inflation, 7.8% Average Price Increase 2024 (USPS),The Biden Years,Bidenomics,




Monday, March 25, 2024

Democrat EV Mandates Are Increasing Auto Insurance Rates for All

EVs Increase Insurance Costs

Snippet of Article: "It costs about 20% more to insure an electric vehicle (EV) than a gas vehicle, mostly because EVs cost more to buy and repair. ..."

Source: www.valuepenguin.com

Root Causes of Inflation, EVs Increase Insurance Cost,




Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Bidenomics | Oil prices rise ahead of U.S. inventory data

Bidenomics | Oil prices rise ahead of U.S. inventory data

Snippet of Article: "...West Texas Intermediate (WTI) contract for April gained 86 cents, or 1.10%, to $79.01 a barrel. May Brent futures added 66 cents, or 0.80%, to $82.70 a barrel. ..."

Source: www.nbcchicago.com






Saturday, March 2, 2024

Sen. Rick Scott Shares Weekly Update on Biden’s Inflation Crisis

Sen. Rick Scott Shares Weekly Update on Biden’s Inflation Crisis

Snippet of Article: "...Senate’s Joint Economic Committee, since Joe Biden took office in January 2021, American households are spending…

49% more on air transportation
39% more on repair of household furniture and appliances
35% more on gasoline and other motor fuels
34% more on eggs
32% more on public transportation
27% more on electricity and gas
27% more on school meals
24% more on poultry, beef, and veal
21% more on food overall
19% more on rent
..."



Source: www.rickscott.senate.gov

Inflation,2024,Bidenomics,Destruction of Social Security Recipients,Sen. Rick Scott, Great Senators,Leadership Examples,The Biden Years,




Friday, February 16, 2024

US Inflation Surprise Unsettles Markets

US Inflation Surprise Unsettles Markets

Snippet of Article: "...Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 3.1% in January, lower than in December, but above forecasts. Markets are now ruling out a March rate cut from the Federal Reserve ...Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, rose 3.9% in January over the last 12 months after rising 3.9% in December. ..."

Source: www.morningstar.co.uk

Jan. 2024 CPI, CPI,Inflation,

Monday, October 9, 2023

Federal Reserve believes we need more interest rate hikes

Federal Reserve believes we need more interest rate hikes

Snippet of Article: "Bowman’s position is resolute: the solution may well involve elevating interest rates and maintaining them at a more stringent level. ...data stream continues to show lackluster progress towards achieving the 2% inflation goal, Bowman has signaled her inclination to endorse an interest rate increase in the foreseeable future...."

Source: www.cryptopolitan.com

Inflation,Interest Rates,Federal Reserve,

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Inflation ticks upward to 3.7% for August 2023

Inflation ticks upward to 3.7% for August 2023

Snippet of Article: "Inflation ticks upward to 3.7% as the Fed's fight to tame high consumer prices rolls on. Annual inflation has now ticked up two months in a row. ...Core inflation, a measurement of cost increases that removes energy and food prices because of their volatility, rose 4.3%. ...it ticked higher in August because of cuts in oil production, which led to higher gasoline prices. ...the inflation metric that excludes food and energy prices. ...gas prices usually fall in August as consumers start to drive less, but this year was a break from that pattern."

Source: www.nbcnews.com

August 2023 Inflation Increase, Inflation, Biden, Energy Independence vs Biden Attacks on U.S. Oil Industry, Making the Saudis Wealthier,Bidenomics,

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rises to 3.3%

Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rises to 3.3%

Snippet of Article: "...The latest PCE data follows other recent reports that suggest the economy and the job market may be slowing enough to cool inflation pressures. The number of advertised job openings, for example, tumbled in July..."

Source: www.newsmax.com