RT Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion)@GregDaco CPI Day: “It’s a fascinating report, because all we’ve been hearing about is an affordability crisis,” @AllisonSchrager says.These numbers “are revealing a lot about what’s going on in affordability.”https://t.co/5e2pNFGJC3 ...

His Taiwanese friend, given what he says about her early years and the fact that she could not rely on her husband to boost her financial security, could have been one Walmart WMT pink slip away from being on the street, if she did not have a wealthy family as a social safety net. What’s more, she may also have been sending money home to her own family of origin. This is the stuff that the American Dream is made of, but first-generation immigrants also have language barriers that can restrict their work-lif ...

We are following breaking news this evening that the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. President Trump announced the seizure only days after telling Politico that Venezuelan President Maduro's quote, >> "What happens to the oil on this ship?" >> Well, we keep it, I guess. >> What is it. What is it.>> Well, you have to follow the tanker. >> Meanwhile, here at home, Trump is struggling to control a growing affordability. Some call it crisis.Others just say a whole lot of issues. Accordin ...

We are just 328 days from the midterm. Now, Donald Trump, it is fair to say, considers himself a top dealmaker and a supreme salesman. And I would buy that argument.He is quite the salesman. But right now, he is trying to figure out how to sell the American people on how he has handled the economy over the last nine months. Well, after weeks of downplaying the affordability topic, now he is trying a messaging pivot and damage control.But you can actually see him going back and forth on that strategy in real ...

Core Viewpoint - The "Roaring 2020s" is expected to continue, with the S&P 500 projected to reach 7,700 by the end of next year according to strategist Ed Yardeni [1] Economic Outlook - Yardeni raises the odds of a continued "Roaring 2020s" scenario from 50% to 60% for 2026, while reducing the likelihood of extreme market scenarios (meltup or meltdown) from 30% to 20% [2] - Economic growth is anticipated to accelerate in 2026, driven by various factors including tax benefits, monetary stimulus from a Fed rate cut, and significant capital expenditures in the tech sector [4] Earnings Projections - S&P 500 companies' collective earnings per share are expected to rise from $268 this year to $310 next year, marking a 15.67% increase [3] - In the third quarter, S&P 500 companies reported a 13.4% year-over-year earnings growth [3] Sector Analysis - Yardeni has ended his 15-year Overweight recommendation for tech stocks and Communication Services sectors, indicating these sectors are already heavily weighted in the S&P 500 [5] - The combined weight of the Technology and Communication Services sectors accounts for approximately 45% of the S&P 500 [6] - The forward earnings share of these sectors has reached a record 38.6% of the S&P 500's forward earnings, but the riskiness of an S&P 500 portfolio has increased due to concentration in these sectors [7]

Trump Claims Gas Is Below $1.99 In Places—Here's Where Gas Prices Are Actually Lowest Amid Affordability CrisisThe national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped close to $3 over the last month, the lowest since 2020, but still significantly higher than President Donald Trump’s claims of $1.99 in “certain states”, as the president faces persistent concerns, and rising blame, among Americans over an affordability crisis. https://t.co/CFiYOl1fAA ...

Economic Impact & Inflation - Inflation is significantly impacting families and individuals, leading to difficult choices regarding healthcare and basic necessities [1][2] - Rising prices and slowed wage growth are making it difficult for poorer Americans to make ends meet across the country [2] - The rising cost of living is a major concern, impacting decisions about family planning and healthcare [6] Healthcare Access & Affordability - Lack of healthcare insurance is a significant concern, preventing individuals from seeking necessary medical care and monitoring pre-existing conditions [4] - The expiration of Obamacare tax credits is expected to further increase healthcare costs for low-income Americans [5] - Healthcare costs are a barrier to starting a family for some individuals [6] Employment & Economic Conditions - Individuals are working long hours in demanding jobs, sometimes without benefits like health insurance [3] - The Lehigh Valley, a post-industrial area, is experiencing economic reinvention, but many residents still struggle financially [7] - The economic struggles in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a former steel town and bellwether county, reflect broader economic trends in the US [3]

Welcome back. Big week for spending as Americans shell out on Thanksgiving travel and kick off the holiday shopping season. But our next guest says the country is dealing with an affordability crisis that shows no signs of slowing.Joining us is Mark's Xandy Moody's Analytics chief economist. Mark agree there's there's a lot of concern about affordability and the gap is growing between high income and low income and yet what we hear from some of these retail companies and seeing some of the data is that over ...

Democrats found uh success in elections earlier this month. >> Oh, we have a governor waiting. Oops. >> We do this month by focusing on affordability getting traction by talking about the rising costs of rent, utilities, and groceries instead of ideology. One of those Democrats, Virginia Governor Elect Abigail Spanberger joins us now. She's a former Democratic Congresswoman and CIA officer. Congratulations and welcome back to the show. as a governor- elect. >> Thank you so much for having me. And you forgot ...

The most hurtful thing he said, which is absolutely untrue, is he called me a traitor. And that is that is so extremely wrong. And those are the types of words um used that can radicalize people against me and put my life in danger.>> We'll see what happens. >> Taylor Green says her life could be at danger because of the rhetoric. >> Her life is in danger.Who's that. >> Marjorie Taylor Green. She says >> Marjorie Trader Green.Uh, I don't think her life is in danger. I don't think, frankly, I don't think any ...