Why inflation may be worse than you think it is

[HitRed]

Silver around $80

[jusplay4fun]

10% move today in silver.

https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/OAN ... ghaven.com

The graph at the above link shows the BIG Rise in Silver.

BUT, is it a BUBBLE? Duk has warned about several possible BUBBLES, AI and more, but I am not sure precious metals has received his warning, too.

Gold has a similar graph showing an increase in value, as investors hedge the bets with assets in precious metals:

https://goldprice.org/gold-price-history.html

[HitRed]

Here are my arguments

The largest population in the world (India) imports huge amounts of silver.
The 2nd largest population in the world (China) MUST have silver for production lines. January 1st, China all but banned mined silver exports.
America, the richest country, has declared silver a critical resource. National Debt Clock 38.5 Trillion. The baby boomers are moving from stocks into some % of precious metal as part of their vast portfolios.

That’s just three countries.

[jusplay4fun]

Here are my arguments

The largest population in the world (India) imports huge amounts of silver.
The 2nd largest population in the world (China) MUST have silver for production lines. January 1st, China all but banned mined silver exports.
America, the richest country, has declared silver a critical resource. National Debt Clock 38.5 Trillion. The baby boomers are moving from stocks into some % of precious metal as part of their vast portfolios.

That’s just three countries.

Arguments for what? why prices for both silver and gold increase? Is anyone arguing the point? I certainly am NOT.

One of my KEY questions: IS THIS another economic BUBBLE? Duk raised that issue, and I think it is a valid one.

[HitRed]

https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankin ... ion_share/

40% of the world’s population reside in India, China, USA. All three have decided silver is a must have.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_c ... nominal%29

47% of the world’s GDP reside in India, China, USA. All three have decided silver is a must have.

[jusplay4fun]

Thanks, BUT More data to prove the point that I was NOT debating or challenging.

47% of world GDP is rather impressive.

[HitRed]

Nov 16, 2024
$30.25

Silver?

Do my will. - God

What type of silver Lord?

All.

$86 today.

[HitRed]

Silver over $90

[HitRed]

Silver over $95

[HitRed]

Silver hit $100.06

Amazing to see.

[HitRed]

$105 silver

[HitRed]

$110 Plata

[jusplay4fun]

Despite the claims of Democrats and Trump detractors, the US Economy has done well in the One Year Since Trump took Office in January 2025. Now before I move on, I will repeat what I said before:

1) The President gets too much credit for a Good Economy;
2) The President gets too much blame for a Bad Economy;
3) Trump takes and wants TOO much credit for MOST things.
4) The US Economy is too complex, too diverse, and too strong to be impacted by only a few things.
5) No matter how good (or bad) the Economy is doing, someone can find at least one STAT to offer an opposing assessment.

BUT, Trump has DONE LOTS in 12 month.

Some facts:

"President Trump pledged to turn the page on Joe Biden's economic disaster of runaway inflation and anemic growth," Kush Desai, a White House spokesperson, said. "Much work remains, but President Trump in one year has delivered accelerating GDP growth, private sector job creation, over a dozen new trade agreements, historic drug pricing deals, and cooled inflation." (...)

"That's been really the key defining factor of the US economy in the face of a number of cross-currents, from significant shifts in trade policy and tariffs to industrial policy, to significant shifts in immigration dynamics, to now an AI-led technological revolution," he said.

Real GDP grew in the second and third quarters of 2025 after falling in the first, as businesses prepared for new tariffs.

While economic growth has been strong, Daco thinks a jobless boom will continue because an aging population and a drop in net migration are affecting the supply of workers at the same time as less demand for new workers.

"Businesses are very cautious as to who they hire and at what rate they hire because they don't necessarily need as much talent as they did a year or two years ago," Daco said.

One of the Trump administration's goals was to increase efficiency within the federal government. That led to several actions to shrink the workforce, including reduction-in-force and buyouts led by the Department of Government Efficiency.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed a massive drop in federal employment in October because people who had taken deferred resignations officially came off the government payrolls. (...)

"The Fed's industrial production measure is now at its highest level since 2019, clearly reversing its Biden era decline," Desai said. "Meanwhile, core capital goods shipments have hit an all-time high under President Trump, signaling strong investment into future manufacturing production and jobs." (...)

The inflation rate has cooled down a lot since it surged to about 9% in 2022, but it remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. In 2025, it slowed in the first few months before speeding up and then holding steady in December. [NOTE that the graph in this article shows the inflation rate has been BELOW 3% for most of the year 2025.]

Draho said the inflation rate climbed higher than expected, with tariffs having a small effect.

https://www.businessinsider.com/charts- ... cessions-1

Overall, the US Economy is doing WELL, and EVEN Worse for the Dems, the Economy is NOT doing BAD enough to beat that Drum. So they instead beat garbages cans in Minnesota, and return to their false Narratives that Trump is a Nazi (Dictator, King, Bad Man, racist, Bad Orange Man, etc.) and those he hired are the Gestapo, fascists, racists, demented, evil men and WORSE.

And this is especially the Claim of those demented with TDS. And they are many of the same ones that told us Joe Biden is "sharp"

[Pack Rat]

Back to reality

AI Overview



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As of January 2026, polls indicate deep pessimism regarding the U.S. economy, with roughly 74% of Americans rating conditions as poor or only fair. A 55% majority believe policies have worsened the economic situation, and 68% say the economy is getting worse, driven by inflation and affordability concerns.
Key 2026 Economic Poll Findings:
Overall Sentiment: Only about 21% to 26% of Americans describe the economy as good or excellent, reflecting a continued, long-term trend of negative sentiment.
Future Outlook: Just over 4 in 10 expect the economy to be good in a year, while a 13-point margin believes the economy will worsen in 2026.
Political Impact: 55% of Americans say President Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions, and 64% feel not enough is being done to reduce the price of everyday goods.
Consumer Behavior: Concerns about the economy have led to a decline in plans to buy big-ticket items, including homes and appliances, as of late January 2026.
Partisan Divide: While public opinion is generally negative, 44% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents rate the economy as good, a notable increase from earlier periods.
These findings, including surveys from Pew Research Center, Gallup, and CNN, highlight a high-anxiety environment regarding inflation and economic stability.

[jusplay4fun]

Note that, as usual, pack rat provides NO SOURCES. Did he post more LIES?

Meanwhile, Here is a video for the Video "master" pack rat:

[HitRed]

Local gas is $2.09 in Texas

[mookiemcgee]

Local gas is $2.09 in Texas

How's the LNG price doing in Texas?

[jusplay4fun]

and:

Key Points
Silver prices plunged 30% on January 30, worst drop since 1980.
(...)

Supply shortages, paper-physical disconnect, and margin hikes drive continued volatility in the silver market.

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/why ... ord-plunge

MORE bad news for Silver:

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/silver- ... etals.html

https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/commodi ... 837636.htm

Prices go up and then they go DOWN, in a Free Market, as they are SUPPOSED TO DO. Did the Silver Bubble BURST? YET?

[HitRed]

I bought silver today.

[jusplay4fun]

The retail price range for China green tea is between US$ 10.68 and US$ 44.69 per kilogram or between US$ 4.84 and US$ 20.27 per pound(lb).

[HitRed]

I didn’t buy green tea today.

[jusplay4fun]

I did not buy green tea nor silver today.

For most of us, those are merely random numbers. Of course I KNOW that the price of silver and gold are up in the past year. I know those are commodities that get a lot of attention by some.

However, without context, for most folks, the price of tea and silver are equally significant. Without context, those numbers are not not meaningful.

I do not watch my investment portfolios that carefully. I am confident that what I have is FINE, perhaps NOT the BEST, but good enough, and NOTHING for me to worry about by carefully monitoring the price of any commodity, such as silver, gold, tea, or copper.

[HitRed]

Bitcoin $77,093

[jusplay4fun]

Market Summary---Platinum Futures
2,146.70 USD
+25.10

[Pack Rat]

Dollar drops in value and gold/silver rises.

Great news! Or is it?