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The U.S. consumer knows that prices for goods, and services; (Increased).
For those that are (not) aware the U.S. Government is (only) funded through January 30th of 2026.
Core CPI Inflation data was (Never) collected in (Total) for October 2025.
November CPI is wrong.
Inflation (Actually) rose.
They say inflation is going down since 2023 but I still see everything breaking the bank including basics like groceries to homes. Stock market is predicting a recession next year by end of year. Taking careful financial steps and planning next year is the key to survive.
No matter how well you were ranked this year, no merit raises for next year (effectively a pay cut if you factor in inflation). A whole year of trying to care to essentially be told I was d-mb for not doing the bare minimum. We all know that John May has said he's never going to pay someone to quit ever again, so how long before he decides to not pay us in a layoff?
Stagflation -
High Inflation - Low Growth.
Is the greatest threat to the U.S. economy (by far).
The Fed lowering Interest rates in the Trump tariff environment will (not) help the labor market (at all).
The Fed should have at least held Interest rates steady this month.
Layoffs continue to Increase, and will ramp up (even more) during 2026 with the (Very strong possibility) of a Major recession; enroute.
Stagflation -
High Inflation - Low Growth.
Is (by far) the greatest threat to the U.S. economy.
High Inflation caused by Trump tariffs.
Unemployment caused by Low Growth.
AI spending helps GDP growth, but U.S. consumer spending is 68%+ of GDP.
Fact -
(U.S.) ISM manufacturing is now (Down) for the (9th consecutive month in a row) due to declining new orders, and service deliveries.
This coincides with the (start) of Trump tariffs.
Got an annual raise of 1.3% as a TDGUS employee. U.S. inflation is probably in the 2.5-3.0% range next year (~2.9% for 2025?) - so I'm effectively getting a pay cut. Why does the bank think this is OK to do? I like working here, love my work, and enjoy collaborating with my coworkers. Rated middle of the pack - I'm not expecting a crazy raise or anything - but at this rate I will have to start looking for another role inside or outside the bank just to keep up with the cost of living. It's just depressing that to see $hit like this...
Lower for longer isn't just about the price of oil. It is the future of your compensation! Salary bands shifted down. Be prepared for years of compensation not keeping up with inflation. Apparently we are all overpaid so no raises!
I sour pay keeping up with the inflation and the overall rise in costs? Not for me.
Mine is not...
Is your salary keeping up with inflation???
Mine definitely is not.
when I look back and adjust for inflation, I realize I am makin less now than I did 15 years ago, even though my responsibilities and workload have gone up.
Costs keep rising and rising and rising --- everything from groceries to housing to basic bills, yet wages do not seem to move at the same pace. It is frustrating to feel like you are working just as hard, if not harder, but falling behind in real terms. Just putting that out there.
Mine is not. Adjusted for inflation, I am making less today than I was making 10 years ago. Just saying.
With inflation in building products ,Lowe's revenue would be down ? Year on year ?
Lowe's reported revenue up .04 % .But inflation in building materials was up at least 50% last year .
The Fed, AI; and the (Real) U.S. economy -
In this U.S. economy.
A spending spree (most likely) will (not) happen.
Lowering Interest rates in a Major Recession (type) of environment for now, but reality mid-2026; which I still project (if current trends continue).
In fact, it takes Fixed Income Interest gains (out) of the U.S. economy.
Won't matter, the Unemployment rate will continue to rise into 2026.
Several factors have (and are) contributing, Trump tariffs; AI, pandemic overstaffing; and High Inflation for the U.S. consumer.
There are positives to AI, but the Negatives are -
Replacement of entry-level white-collar jobs (taking away opportunities) less employees means less Tax revenue paid, and Increasing utility prices (electricity) due to Increased strain on the power grid by AI data centers.
The U.S. National debt (currently) stands at $38.2 Trillion (exponentially rising over time) with Interest paid of $969.0 Billion a year (almost a Trillion a year) by U.S. Taxpayers (not AI) to outside Investors (U.S. based, Japan, China; etc.) who finance it over time.
These are the facts.
Even the wealthy 1% are not spending at Neiman Marcus, they are getting sticker shock as well. Look at the prices compared to just 5 years ago, it’s two and three times what they use to be. $6,000 for a Prada bag that was $3,200 in 2020….come on’.
A few commonalities between the penny (1 cent) and Penny:
Remember “a penny saved is a penny earned” and a “Penny saved is a lesson learned”
Shareholders care about capital gains. Is XOM going up? No. Hardly keeping up with inflation. Then what the f is the management doing?
In regards -
To the Labor market.
This is where Treasury (Bessent) and the Fed would be (Totally Wrong).
No amount of Fed cuts will keep the Unemployment rate from rising further.
This is due to (2) things -
AI promoting gains in productivity, and efficiency; reducing the need for employees over time (mainly in computer-driven jobs, including manufacturing (AI robots) in the future; this is where the Trump thesis is (Totally Wrong) in regards to bringing back manufacturing to the U.S. (employee-wise).
Risks to (rising) Inflation (to the Real consumer-driven (68% of GDP economy) over time increasing Stagflation - High Inflation - Low Growth.
The (Major Downside to AI) while it may lead to increased GDP growth.
AI does (not) pay Tax revenues (replacing Employees that (actually) do).
As the U.S. National debt (exponentially) keeps rising, now past $38.2 Trillion with Interest paid to outside Investors (U.S. based, Japan; China; etc.) of $969.0 Billion a year (almost a Trillion) by U.S. taxpayers; it becomes a (Much bigger) problem weighing on the Real consumer-driven (68% of GDP) U.S. economy (where there are (currently (7) debt Bubbles) at (record) levels.
The (7) Debt Bubbles (at record levels) are Household Debt, Housing, Credit Card, Automotive, Student Loan, and Stock purchase financing.
(All) of these (7) Debt Bubbles are in the Trillions and keep rising, with (Defaults) are an ever-growing problem over time.
Annualized Core CPI -
Excludes food, and energy.
August - 3.1% (still high).
For each month during the year (and could be, or more) depending on the Trump tariffs effect on the U.S. economy (in the future, 2026 forward).
Trump China Import tariff rate (currently) is 30% through Nov 10th (pending a change in the future, Trump desires 80%).
Trump "Retaliatory" other country Import tariffs are up for Supreme Court review, starting in November.
(Most likely outcome) is $190.0+ Billion to be refunded back to Importers (with Interest) by Treasury (Bessent) due to being (Illegally) implemented by Trump during April 2025.
Congress is the (Legal) authority to implement levies.
Stagflation - High Inflation - Low Growth has (not) gone away.
Unemployment rate (still rising) U.S. government shutdown (still ongoing) Oil prices (still rising, at least for now; due to Russian oil sanctions imposed by Trump).
they increased the premium by 9.5% for FY2026, is this the real inflation?
The always positive internal news was selling young professionals on rock wall career moves. When they talked about it articles it was actually described as a lateral move. No promotion, no pay raise.
Anyone remember when employees complained about inflation to the CEO during a livestream? CEO's reply to double digit inflation was "get promotions." People are struggling with groceries, housing, medical, etc and CEO be like: just go get that promotion!
Every year we get work work and responsibilities and get paid less (when you take in account inflation and less bonuses) f this place
Who’s supposed to pay my bills? Has anyone noticed the cost of living skyrocketing? Housing, mortgages, it’s all out of reach. Everywhere I look, there are layoffs. I’ve been trying for almost a year to land something else, just to get ahead. I got a couple of offers, but none worth even considering. I even looked way outside my skillset and in cheaper locations. Nothing. Feels like most of us are running out of options.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-inflation-refund-checks-are-now-being-sent-82-million-new-york
Over the past two years, soaring inflation has eroded household budgets while Bank of America held salary increases well below cost of living gains, leaving real wages stagnant as unemployment ticks up to its highest level in over two years; at the same time, health insurance costs are climbing, premiums are set to rise around 6 percent next year and average deductibles are increasing further squeezing workers’ finances.
What comprehensive measures can individuals take? Do you suggest any tactics to deal with this?
I make what I thought was an ok salary for a 602 in HCL area, until inflation hit my pocket book really hard this year. I’m below the low end of the range advertised on similar jobs in the job portal. Commute ki-ls, but I love my work. I’m finding it really hard to afford much now. How is everyone coping. I know it’s not a JPM-specific question, but I’m wondering if they will ever adjust salaries to align with at least the lowest band. I feel ashamed to say sometimes I eat just once a day.
Any word on what the COLA will be for the pension for 2026 ? Inflation is high and I took the monthly annuitie.
cancel your car bookigs, subscriptions, home bookings, tech folks are being cheated by govt and firms.
Prices jacked up to su-k all our pay and leave us vulnerable and exploitable.
It is safe to say that the merit raises for the Accounting Department were total BS. Did not come close to keeping up with inflation.