Economics is the dismal science. Who foresaw a lower CPI number?

Author: Curly1918  (18081 Posts - Joined: Aug 30, 2017)
Posted at 1:47 pm on Jul 14, 2026

I don't recall anyone on either side of the political spectrum calling this one.

Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/inflation-eased-more-than-expected-in-june-cpi-report-shows/ar-AA27ToPm?ocid=BingNewsVerp

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A late baby step forward or maybe just a hiatus. I expected it by the end of 2025.

Author: Eli  (9748 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 4:29 pm on Jul 14, 2026

Politically, had it started to fall from December 2025 and with help of rising DSA inside D now, R would have been expected to keep the congress, I believe.

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Funny this is the concern when Trump said he would be MUCH better for the economy than Biden

Author: Quest4twelve  (7817 Posts - Joined: Aug 5, 2015)
Posted at 2:04 pm on Jul 14, 2026

It’s sad the electorate doesn’t hold their candidates feet to the fire anymore because they accept talking a good game.


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