The Economy

[2muchcoffeeman]

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A centrist non-partisan free speech advocate will be along presently to mansplain why you're completely wrong about this.

 

[MileHigh]

Gas prices here have bounced around a little this year but generally stayed within the same 40-cent range. Been a long time since it went above $2.899 and that never lasts more than a couple of days.

We bounce around from $2.80 to $3.10 for 85. I was in Arizona last week and it was about $3.50.

 

[Della9250]

 

[Neutral Corner]

Treasury burned through $286BN of its cash balance in the past month

The US Treasury Department has a dangerously low amount of cash on hand, which puts additional pressure on lawmakers to prevent the country from defaulting on its debt in a few months.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Della9250]

On January 21, 2025, the day after Trump was sworn in, the Treasury was still flush with $704 billion. The account balance has fallen by an unprecedented 60 percent in just three months.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

B-b-b-bailouts!!!

As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts

The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.

www.nytimes.com

 

[dixiehack]

On January 21, 2025, the day after Trump was sworn in, the Treasury was still flush with $704 billion. The account balance has fallen by an unprecedented 60 percent in just three months.

Sam Hinkie finds the amount of tanking America is engaged in unseemly.

 

[Della9250]

 

[micropolitan guy]

They'll just blame Biden and the MAGATS will eat it up.