Americans are unusually down on a solid economy. So far, they aren't spending — or voting — like it.
Americans are unusually down on a solid economy. So far, they aren't spending — or voting — like it.
Both parties are laser-focused on voters’ sour economic mood, but it’s anyone’s guess how today’s pessimism might play a year from now.
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who gives a fuck about a solid economy if I can't afford anything? Who is it solid for? The fucking shareholders??
83 2 ReplyDING DING DING. The 10 or so mega corporations that are left after all the consolidation 2 Electric Boogaloo are making BANK so yeah... We good. /s
10 0 Replywages are finally rising faster than inflation
This is macroeconomics, not microeconomics.
Personally, I don't really feel much of a difference. I pay a bit more for goods and services and I get paid a bit more as well.
16 14 ReplyA lot of us aren’t getting paid a bit more. Especially those of us in rural industries. And yeah goods and services are a bit more, rent is a lot more, even in places a lot of people don’t want to live.
31 1 ReplyI got paid more the last two years but waaaaayyyyyyyy under inflation levels. Wish I was on social security.
3 1 ReplyOk, but a lot of people are, too. More than aren't.
4 7 ReplyThat's the point. It's macro, not micro. Maybe you won't feel the increase in wages until next time you change jobs.
1 8 ReplyMaybe you won’t feel the increase in wages until next time you change jobs.
Must be nice to live in an area where there are options like that.
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the micro econ is me no moneyhave, therefore I don't buy shit.
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