The Wall Street Journal says it all:
“The manufacturing boom President Trump promised would usher in a golden age for America is going in reverse.”
Airports receive billions in federal taxpayer dollars. The least they can do is keep prices fair for travelers.
A @9NEWS investigation found that nearly 3 out of 4 items at Denver’s airport were marked up more than 15% - with some items topping 100%.
As @AlexSJacquez put it:
US homebuilders’ confidence slipped again this month, bogged down by persistent worries over affordability and high construction costs.
“Knowing my spouse’s birthday is tomorrow is of interest to a retailer because they can charge me more for flowers... This could change shopping as we know it.” - @owenslindsay1.
AI tools baked into search & shopping platforms can now collect personal data that can then be used
NEW from @WSJ:
🚨Companies big and small say they are raising prices early this year -- pointing a finger at tariffs
🚨After holding the line on prices for months, companies have begun a new round of increases, in some cases by high-single-digit percentage points
Valentine’s Day spending is set to hit $30 billion, with prices up over 15% from last year. Love may be priceless, but everything else definitely isn’t.
New analysis from @Groundwork and @TCFdotorg shows what’s to blame for these soaring prices: President Trump’s erratic and
Banks would rather lend at 6.5% than let you assume your seller's 2.5%. Unlocking assumable and portable mortgages won't fix the housing crisis, but it could kickstart a stagnant market.
@BharatRamamurti and @Groundwork's research on mobile mortgages featured on @NPR:
This Valentine’s Day, Americans aren’t saying “be mine” to Trump’s economy.
Consumer confidence just hit its lowest level since 2014, as more families spend nearly everything just getting by. Talk about a toxic relationship.
Our new research with @TCFdotorg shows how Trump’s
Roses are red, wallets are blue.
New analysis from @Groundwork + @TCFdotorg: As a direct consequence of Trump’s erratic and unpopular tariff agenda, classic Valentine’s gifts cost more than 15% more than last year, that’s more than 5X overall inflation!
“Those looking to pamper their paramours might have good reason to worry about a costly holiday. A new report from @Groundwork and @TCFdotorg…showed the prices of common Valentine's Day items, including roses and chocolates, have surged from a year ago.”
Is Trump trying to ruin Valentine’s Day? Because of his idiotic economic policies, like his tariffs, V-Day is set to be over 15% more expensive than last year. People should be able to celebrate their loved ones without worrying about sky-high prices.
"After a rent freeze, true housing affordability will call for a model of alternative, including public, ownership."
Tour de force by @Groundwork Senior Fellow J.W. Mason on the economics of a rent freeze and what comes next in @phenomenalworld:
It's true! Here's @TCFdotorg and @Groundwork's analysis:
Trump's taxing love
Last minute Valentine's Day shopping? Get ready to open your wallet.
Roses up 17%. Chocolates up 27%. Ribeye for dinner at home? Up 25%.
Valentine's Day staples are up over 15% from last year. New from @Groundwork and @TCFdotorg, featured in @BusinessInsider
