NOPE, Trump has not bring down sh1t as he promised but it doesn't impact him nor

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..wealthy quid pro quo pals so he won't care...

As of April 2026, U.S. inflation is on the verge of outpacing wage growth, with March data showing a 3.3% annual inflation rate narrowly outpacing 3.5% nominal wage growth, creating a near-zero or negative real wage increase. Essential costs like gasoline, rent, and groceries are rising faster than pay, particularly impacting low- and middle-income households

Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years

 Inflation spikes: The war with Iran drove up monthly US inflation threefold in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report, released this morning.

• The numbers: The annual rate of inflation reached 3.3% in March, up from 2.4% in February. The monthly rate measured 0.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Effects of Iran war: The price spike was overwhelmingly driven by spiraling energy costs from the chokehold that Iran has on global oil supply. Gasoline rose by a record 21.2% last month.

• Consumers sour on economy: Frustration with higher prices pushed consumer sentiment to a historic low, below anything recorded during the Great Recession or the Covid pandemic.

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The average monthly mortgage payment in the U.S. surpassed $2,000 for the first time, hitting a record $2,005 in late 2025, according to Realtor.com. This marks a 44% surge, or over $600 more per month, compared to 2021, driven by high home prices and elevated interest rates. This surge created intense affordability pressure and a "lock-in" effect for owners with lower rates