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4. I'm plenty convinced

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:51 AM

Thursday

The CPI rise averaged 3.5% over the past 3 months (June, July, August) on an annualized basis (core CPI: 3.6%)
The August one month increase annualized is: CPI: 4.7%, (core CPI: 4.2%)

More from where the graphs came from: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143528031#post12

Yes Virginia, we have a rising inflation problem. It's not May anymore.

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For those unconvinced about inflation, gold is up 39% since January [View all] bucolic_frolic Thursday OP

Other major currencies up vs dollar too WSHazel Thursday #1

Krasnov wanted the drop in interest rates for one reason gab13by13 Thursday #3

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I'm plenty convinced progree Thursday #4

I remember when Time Magazine's front cover in 1979 or 80 announced no_hypocrisy Thursday #5

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Beware................. Lovie777 Thursday #8

Quit Buying OC375 Thursday #10

I've learned, never buy and sell gold and silver from a dealer. multigraincracker Thursday #11

Dealers run a business that runs on money. They have to pay their bank line of credit. bucolic_frolic Thursday #12