There is no "net " inflation to the average consumer. Higher prices on certain items only cause him to spend less on other items. In the end he can only spend what he has. Necessary items dictate where he spends first.
The inflation blame game is in full swing but make no mistake, the Federal Reserve is 100% responsible thanks to their money creation and their zero rate incentive to borrow. One must be stupid to have believed that money creation and further debt would not lead to price inflation. As predicted by many (and some here) the QE chickens have come home to roost. The excess liquidity created by QE needs to be vacuumed from the economy while imports need to freely flood the country to increase supply/reduce prices. Unfortunately the answer is/will be more money printing and increased restrictions on imports. Get Frugal, Get Gold.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Civics 101 (some schools offer a discount if you also sign up for Econ 101, check the local area): The other three branches of government leave it up to the "experts" at the FED to keep the wheels dollars of the economy greased. Their reward is unlimited funds and plausible deniability. Show me the vote to keep rates low and to print unlimited money. Sure, Congress gets to spend some of it, call it hush money.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
"The main point for investors to understand is the damage will not be confined to Russia. Investors should prepare now with larger allocations to cash and gold and by reducing stock market exposure. It’s a good idea to build up your own liquidity before the wave of defaults and margin calls hits home."
"We all see what’s happening on the surface. Here’s what you don’t see: Someone is on the wrong side of every one of those trades. Hedge funds and banks are losing billions and are sinking. It takes about a week for bodies to float to the surface."
"The latest dumb idea out of Washington is to freeze Russian gold. But the gold is physical and it’s inside Russia. The only way to freeze it is to leave it outside in the winter. You can freeze dollar-sale proceeds, but Russia’s a buyer not a seller."
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
"The main point for investors to understand is the damage will not be confined to Russia. Investors should prepare now with larger allocations to cash and gold and by reducing stock market exposure. It’s a good idea to build up your own liquidity before the wave of defaults and margin calls hits home."
_"We all see what’s happening on the surface. Here’s what you don’t see: Someone is on the wrong side of every one of those trades. Hedge funds and banks are losing billions and are sinking.
So then someone else is on the right side of every one of those trades? Probably you, right?
@JimTyler said:
we’re screwed. I’m going to corner the toilet paper market.
Please don't. Any paper gains would eventually be flushed down the toilet. You'd be wiped out in no time.
Very funny. I expected a crack about “corner” since they already have corners someone would say something like I’m too late. I lobbed in a slow pitch, it was hit out of the park.
Where have the several posters, who a few months ago, were chiding us tin foil hatters that inflation was not a problem at all? Seems kind of quiet from their end...
@tincup said:
Where have the several posters, who a few months ago, were chiding us tin foil hatters that inflation was not a problem at all? Seems kind of quiet from their end...
name them, it gives your accurate statement credibility. If you can provide links to their post (include the date and time of the post).
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
@cohodk said:
Getting some inflation in mortgage rates now.
Inflation in the ole bank, stock and retirement accounts a well. Good times. RGDS!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
@cohodk said:
Getting some inflation in mortgage rates now.
Inflation in the ole bank, stock and retirement accounts a well. Good times. RGDS!
PS: The old physical gold account isn't doing too bad either. Maybe time for the good Kush tonite. RGDS!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
It always amazes me that the expense of sending hundreds of million stimmy checks is not avoided by just giving a one-year tax break. Oops, forgot - the non taxpayers deserve taxpayer money as well.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Although this is likely (partially) temporary, has anyone noticed how expensive domestic flights have become? I think this is due in part to the rapid increase in demand as things open back up, without a normalization of supply.
@tincup said:
I can't wait for my monthly gas check from the government....
@Higashiyama said:
Although this is likely (partially) temporary, has anyone noticed how expensive domestic flights have become? I think this is due in part to the rapid increase in demand as things open back up, without a normalization of supply.
fuel costs?
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
@tincup said:
Where have the several posters, who a few months ago, were chiding us tin foil hatters that inflation was not a problem at all? Seems kind of quiet from their end...
name them, it gives your accurate statement credibility. If you can provide links to their post (include the date and time of the post).
Well the error guy was crowing about no inflation. Same guy whose buddy went out and bought a 'boat' with his stimulus money. I guess economic sense travels in pairs.
If any of you haven't seen Ray Dalio and his economic video on empires in world history, it's worth a look.
Yes, fuel costs are no doubt a significant factor, but I think it's also a pent up demand issue. I haven't really looked systematically, but it sure feels like flights that I could get with only a little effort for roughly $ 500 pre-COVID are now double that.
@Higashiyama said:
Although this is likely (partially) temporary, has anyone noticed how expensive domestic flights have become? I think this is due in part to the rapid increase in demand as things open back up, without a normalization of supply.
My sources tell me the airlines dont think they are raising prices if they do away with the $200 fares.
Like at derrys Publix, the BOGOs are the true price. But if they do away with the BOGO they can claim they havent raised prices.
Friend of mine farms 320 acres in Yuma. I was down there this weekend. He described what his cost headwinds are currently. He gets 7 crop yields per year.
Everyone who isn't paying close attention to food is going to be in for the shock of their life shortly. It would pay to buy ahead.
@streeter said:
Friend of mine farms 320 acres in Yuma. I was down there this weekend. He described what his cost headwinds are currently. He gets 7 crop yields per year.
Everyone who isn't paying close attention to food is going to be in for the shock of their life shortly. It would pay to buy ahead.
Or perhaps just grow your own. Stay organic. Butter and beans! RGDS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
@blitzdude said:
Or perhaps just grow your own. Stay organic. Butter and beans! RGDS!!
Or pumpkins.
That's what I'm talking about right there! Nice one!! CNGRTS!!!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
Comments
There is no "net " inflation to the average consumer. Higher prices on certain items only cause him to spend less on other items. In the end he can only spend what he has. Necessary items dictate where he spends first.
The inflation blame game is in full swing but make no mistake, the Federal Reserve is 100% responsible thanks to their money creation and their zero rate incentive to borrow. One must be stupid to have believed that money creation and further debt would not lead to price inflation. As predicted by many (and some here) the QE chickens have come home to roost. The excess liquidity created by QE needs to be vacuumed from the economy while imports need to freely flood the country to increase supply/reduce prices. Unfortunately the answer is/will be more money printing and increased restrictions on imports. Get Frugal, Get Gold.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Fixed it for ya.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
The inflation blame game is in full swing but make no mistake, CONGRESS is 100% responsible
Especially the ones owned by the banking cartel, plandemic industry and MIC. Oops, that's almost all of them.
I knew it would happen.
Civics 101 (some schools offer a discount if you also sign up for Econ 101, check the local area): The other three branches of government leave it up to the "experts" at the FED to keep the wheels dollars of the economy greased. Their reward is unlimited funds and plausible deniability. Show me the vote to keep rates low and to print unlimited money. Sure, Congress gets to spend some of it, call it hush money.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.t02.htm
Economic sanction blowback..
"The main point for investors to understand is the damage will not be confined to Russia. Investors should prepare now with larger allocations to cash and gold and by reducing stock market exposure. It’s a good idea to build up your own liquidity before the wave of defaults and margin calls hits home."
"We all see what’s happening on the surface. Here’s what you don’t see: Someone is on the wrong side of every one of those trades. Hedge funds and banks are losing billions and are sinking. It takes about a week for bodies to float to the surface."
"The latest dumb idea out of Washington is to freeze Russian gold. But the gold is physical and it’s inside Russia. The only way to freeze it is to leave it outside in the winter. You can freeze dollar-sale proceeds, but Russia’s a buyer not a seller."
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
So then someone else is on the right side of every one of those trades? Probably you, right?
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
I'm satisfied with my trades, how 'bout you?
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
More than satisfied.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
Is this you two kissing and making up 👄 ?
They will not stop
I enjoy confrontation with a narcissist.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Talk to yourself in the mirror?
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
thanks for supporting my observation.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Sanctions are not free, they have a serious cost.
They wanted a showdown with the "enemy," and now they have it. Unfortunately, their foolishness is going to cost all of us dearly.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
And what have we achieved but more inflation?
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
we’re screwed. I’m going to corner the toilet paper market.
Please don't. Any paper gains would eventually be flushed down the toilet. You'd be wiped out in no time.
Please don't. Any paper gains would eventually be flushed down the toilet. You'd be wiped out in no time.
+1
I knew it would happen.
Very funny. I expected a crack about “corner” since they already have corners someone would say something like I’m too late. I lobbed in a slow pitch, it was hit out of the park.
Shrinkflation (how to avoid inflation):
And bottled water prices have also not gone up.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Prepare for another round of chip shortages and the resulting higher prices.
Turns out Ukraine produces 50% of the neon gas used in lasers that are needed to make chips.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Russian dressing is nearly the same as McD's special sauce, and both the country and the corporation are represented by clowns.
Where have the several posters, who a few months ago, were chiding us tin foil hatters that inflation was not a problem at all? Seems kind of quiet from their end...
.
name them, it gives your accurate statement credibility. If you can provide links to their post (include the date and time of the post).
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Getting some inflation in mortgage rates now.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
Inflation in the ole bank, stock and retirement accounts a well. Good times. RGDS!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
PS: The old physical gold account isn't doing too bad either. Maybe time for the good Kush tonite. RGDS!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Inflation?? what inflation??
....I think we are still in the beginning....
I can't wait for my monthly gas check from the government....
It always amazes me that the expense of sending hundreds of million stimmy checks is not avoided by just giving a one-year tax break. Oops, forgot - the non taxpayers deserve taxpayer money as well.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Although this is likely (partially) temporary, has anyone noticed how expensive domestic flights have become? I think this is due in part to the rapid increase in demand as things open back up, without a normalization of supply.
fuel costs?
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Well the error guy was crowing about no inflation. Same guy whose buddy went out and bought a 'boat' with his stimulus money. I guess economic sense travels in pairs.
If any of you haven't seen Ray Dalio and his economic video on empires in world history, it's worth a look.
@derryb said "fuel costs"
Yes, fuel costs are no doubt a significant factor, but I think it's also a pent up demand issue. I haven't really looked systematically, but it sure feels like flights that I could get with only a little effort for roughly $ 500 pre-COVID are now double that.
at least rental car prices seem to have come down
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Yeah, saw that the average 30-year fix rate is 4.9% right now. Rates went up 25bps last week. Saw this chart on nerdwallet today, 3.28.22.
Hopefully the TreasuryDirect I bonds will continue up. Currently over 7%. Too bad there's a $10K purchase limit per person per year.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
I like Dalio.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
My sources tell me the airlines dont think they are raising prices if they do away with the $200 fares.
Like at derrys Publix, the BOGOs are the true price. But if they do away with the BOGO they can claim they havent raised prices.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
More shrinkflation. Note the amount of creme filling pictured on the package.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Try the double stuffed. They may have enough for ya.
Tell me about it. This is what they look like in my hand....
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
Friend of mine farms 320 acres in Yuma. I was down there this weekend. He described what his cost headwinds are currently. He gets 7 crop yields per year.
Everyone who isn't paying close attention to food is going to be in for the shock of their life shortly. It would pay to buy ahead.
Or perhaps just grow your own. Stay organic. Butter and beans! RGDS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
Or pumpkins.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
That's what I'm talking about right there! Nice one!! CNGRTS!!!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?