Inflation under the Biden administration raised the Consumer Price Index by 20% (cumulative). The inflation rate has fallen significantly (currently at 3.0%), but overall prices have not fallen to pre-2021 levels. That would probably require a significant economic slowdown or recession. Some prices

“Affordability” is gearing up to be the top 2026 mid-term election issue that will dominate the airwaves. But what exactly is that? What does it mean? What are the politicians seeking office going to promise? Affordability is dependent on two things: the prices of goods and services, and the income

The initial GDP reading came out July 30. The economy is solid, albeit moving at a slower pace – a recession does not appear imminent.