The Economy

[ll74]

as if that mattered, clearly you are not an investor nor do you have any skin in this game

Of course it matters. Understanding metrics that contribute to the economy that are outside of your normal considerations can help you identify trends you may overlook if you are just considering your specific day to day.

But please, ascribe more. And respond to posts from longer ago...act like you're triggered and going through all of my posts (oh wait, you are )

 

[SebastianHolt]

Of course it matters. Understanding metrics that contribute to the economy that are outside of your normal considerations can help you identify trends you may overlook if you are just considering your specific day to day.

But please, ascribe more. And respond to posts from longer ago...act like you're triggered and going through all of my posts (oh wait, you are )

omg, your stalking me not to the extent of RoryN

 

[ll74]

omg, your stalking me not to the extent of RoryN

You're responding to a comment I made two years ago. :|

 

[MajorRewrite]

Federal government spending increased $336 billion from 2024 to 2025.

Another Trump promise not kept.

 

[heathrowinneo]

Federal government spending increased $336 billion from 2024 to 2025.

Another Trump promise not kept.

And what was it spent on? Helping his donors and "friends". Not much for everyday Americans.

 

[SebastianHolt]

Federal government spending increased $336 billion from 2024 to 2025.

Another Trump promise not kept.

how much of that was for the military?

 

[MajorRewrite]

The MAGA sheep like to pretend Dum-Dum Donnie is helping native-born Americans get jobs …

There were 395,000 fewer employed native-born Americans in March 2026 than in March 2025.

There were 162,000 more unemployed native-born Americans over the same time period.

Native-born unemployment rate rose to 4.3%.

Meanwhile, the foreign-born unemployment rate decreased.

 

[MajorRewrite]

CPI Inflation Report for March

Up 0.9% in one month. 3.3% annual rate. Mostly driven by gasoline prices.

Headline inflation clocked in 3.3% higher than a year ago, while rising 0.9% on a monthly basis in a rapid acceleration from February’s levels, according to Labor Department data released Friday.

The more important core rate had a much less dramatic increase …

On a “core” basis, which strips out volatile categories like food and energy, prices rose by 0.2% from February’s levels and 2.6% on an annual basis.

 

[MajorRewrite]

The relentless rise of the core Consumer Price Index over time …

 

[Rightguide]

Oil Prices down trading at $98.74 a barrel.

https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/@CL.1/

 

[ll74]

Oil Prices down trading at $98.74 a barrel.

https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/@CL.1/

Come back when it's actually down to where it was.

Real barrel prices are.still.$130+

 

[Rightguide]

Come back when it's actually down to where it was.

Real barrel prices are.still.$130+

I didn't just didn't spend 15 hours in the air to come back to you soiling yourself.

 

[ll74]

I didn't just didn't spend 15 hours in the air to come back to you soiling yourself.

Why do I care about what you do during your day?

The strait is not fully open and now Iran is charging tolls.

Oil prices aren't coming down to where they were (<$75/barrel)

 

[SebastianHolt]

The MAGA sheep like to pretend Dum-Dum Donnie is helping native-born Americans get jobs …

There were 395,000 fewer employed native-born Americans in March 2026 than in March 2025.

There were 162,000 more unemployed native-born Americans over the same time period.

Native-born unemployment rate rose to 4.3%.

Meanwhile, the foreign-born unemployment rate decreased.

its just proof that one has to be at the top of his or her game if they want a job

 

[SebastianHolt]

The relentless rise of the core Consumer Price Index over time …

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just generate more revenue and problem solved

 

[Rightguide]

Why do I care about what you do during your day?

The strait is not fully open and now Iran is charging tolls.

Oil prices aren't coming down to where they were (<$75/barrel)

And the bombing will probably resume.

 

[ll74]

And the bombing will probably resume.

Maybe.
So oil prices will stay above $100

 

[MajorRewrite]

Not the words anyone wants to hear …

Bank of America drops curt 4-word verdict on the economy

“classic stagflationary market environment”

Stagflation sounds complex, but it’s a pretty simple idea. It happens when the economy slows, yet the prices of goods and services continue to rise.

The description makes sense. GDP growth has dropped to a low level and job creation is basically nonexistent. But inflation continues above the target rate.

 

[Rightguide]

Maybe.
So oil prices will stay above $100

Peak oil prices under Obama were $110 and between $120-$130 under Biden.

 

[ll74]

Peak oil prices under Obama were $110 and between $120-$130 under Biden.

Yep.
Was that a good thing?

 

[LLCox]

 

[SebastianHolt]

Not the words anyone wants to hear …

Bank of America drops curt 4-word verdict on the economy





The description makes sense. GDP growth has dropped to a low level and job creation is basically nonexistent. But inflation continues above the target rate.

but there are still opportunities in the marketplace as corporate America is still buying

 

[SebastianHolt]

Yep.
Was that a good thing?

what? no way was that a good thing

 

[ll74]

what? no way was that a good thing

So having peak oil prices that high (we are currently higher than that) is a bad thing.

Thanks for confirming.

 

[SebastianHolt]

So having peak oil prices that high (we are currently higher than that) is a bad thing.

Thanks for confirming.

we don't buy oil from iran