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hog88 said:
I disagree, the aim of government shouldn't be improving the quality of life for it's citizens but rather staying out of their way and securing the environment for them to improve their own quality of life.
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If that's what's voted for then that works too. That would be the quality the voters want so the point remains.
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
I did my own simple google search before I posted because I was pretty sure negative PPI indicates shrinking producer margins. They absolutely do.

Thanks for doubling down and giving me my second laugh of the morning

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A negative Producer Price Index (PPI)indicates that the prices producers are receiving for their goods and services are decreasing, which is a sign of deflation. In simpler terms, it means that businesses are, on average, getting paid less for what they produce. This can signal that demand for certain materials is decreasing or that there's increased supply, leading to lower prices.
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A lower-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) can be interpreted as both good and bad, depending on the context and overall economic situation. Here's a breakdown:

Potential Upsides of a Lower-Than-Expected PPI:
  • Lower Inflation: The PPI measures the change in prices received by domestic producers. A lower-than-expected PPI suggests that producers are experiencing less price pressure, which can translate to lower inflation for consumers down the line. This is because producers often pass their costs onto consumers, so lower producer prices could mean lower consumer prices in the future.
  • Potential for Economic Growth: Lower inflation can boost consumer purchasing power, as their money goes further. Increased consumer spending could then stimulate economic growth.
  • Potential for Lower Interest Rates: A lower PPI, signaling lower inflation, might give the Federal Reserve more flexibility to hold off on interest rate hikes or even consider lowering them to stimulate the economy. This could be beneficial for businesses and consumers who borrow money.
  • Bullish for Stocks (Potentially): If lower inflation expectations lead to anticipated lower interest rates, this can be positive for the stock market as borrowing costs decrease for companies.

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Potential Downsides of a Lower-Than-Expected PPI:
  • Deflation Concerns: A consistently low or negative PPI could indicate deflation, where prices are generally falling. Deflation can be harmful to the economy as it can discourage consumer spending (as people wait for prices to fall further) and business investment.
  • Sign of Weak Demand: A lower PPI could also signal weak demand in the economy, as producers are lowering prices to try to stimulate sales. This could lead to lower production and potentially job losses.
  • Potential Negative Impact on Producer Profits: Lower prices received by producers could squeeze their profit margins, potentially leading to reduced investment, production, and hiring.
  • Bearish for Currency: Lower interest rates that might result from lower inflation can reduce the attractiveness of a country's currency to investors. This could lead to a weaker currency.

Another glass half full/empty. I choose to be positive particularly in light of all the negative times we have been thru the last 4 years.
 
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Buddy’s Bandit said:
A simple google search will help you out….last laugh on you.

  • A lower-than-expected PPI can be a sign of easing inflationary pressures, potentially leading to lower consumer prices and a boost to the economy.

Exactly what I said.
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The PPI was positive 2.3% (not negative as you previously stated). It was favorable to expectations (lower than expected).

Your original post was poorly worded and confusing. ND40 is correct that a negative PPI would be bad (indicative of possible deflation).
 
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Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Casey Means Credited Psychedelic Mushrooms With Helping Her Find Love​


President Trump’s latest nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, recently claimed she used psychedelic mushrooms to help her find love — and suggested the drugs can be used by some as a form of therapy.

Means — a former political lobbyist-turned-wellness influencer — indicated in a newsletter she published this past October that her use of mushrooms, which she tried for the first time in 2021, helped her make “space to find love at 35.”

She noted, too, that she “did plant medicine experiences with trusted guides” to become ready for partnership — punctuating the line with a mushroom emoji.

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Dr. Casey Means (left), a former political lobbyist-turned-wellness influence, indicated in a newsletter she published last October that her use of mushrooms, which she tried for the first time in 2021, helped her make “space to find love at 35.”

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Trump’s surgeon general pick Casey Means credited psychedelic mushrooms with helping her find love

Dr Casey Means — a former political lobbyist-turned-wellness influence — indicated in a newsletter she published last October that her use of mushrooms, which she tried for the first ti…
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Vol423 said:
The PPI was positive 2.3% (not negative as you previously stated). It was favorable to expectations (lower than expected).

Your original post was poorly worded and confusing. ND40 is correct that a negative PPI would be bad (indicative of possible deflation).
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Why it's lower is important too. IOW, the driver of the the dip. For most of the 21st century, our economic models haven't been typical to textbook economic theory modeling. We sort have screwed the science of it
 
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Buddy’s Bandit said:
Conservatives give more to underprivileged than Liberals. That is a fact. Republicans Give More to Charity Than Democrats, but There’s a Bigger Story Here - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The problem is bureaucrat's skim much of that money and it never gets to where it is supposed to go. That is what DOGE is for. Why dont you all let them do what they are supposed to be doing and uncover all of these politicians skimming this $ ?

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Biden, Harris gave less to charity than others in their income bracket

When it comes to charity, President Biden and Vice President Harris came up short compared to their fellow Americans, a review of their tax returns shows.
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Cutting 100s of Billions from Medicaid is heartless, and stupid. Forgive me if I don’t trust billionaires to look out for the interest of the general public.
 
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hog88 said:
Govt can't raise the standard of living for all of it's people, they have to take from some to raise others.
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It sure can and it's not a (edit) net zero zero sum equation. Government can set the stage for wealth creation. Investment in infrastructure is one way.
 
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Majors said:
Who's “we”?

My family volunteers. Don’t worry my family is picking up your slack. Don’t say we its you.
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You’re offended apparently. Also, “we” in this instance refers to this country’s population as a whole, so you really didn’t need to make it just about you, but I’m glad you volunteer. It’s good for the soul… and hey, now you can come onto political message boards and brag about it out of context, so there’s tons of upside 😁
 
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Vol8188 said:
This is an incredibly ignorant statement. SNAP, WIC, National School Lunch Program, those must be things I just made up
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Yes! Great programs to help those in need, I’m sure all those bills were introduced, expanded, and supported by conservatives all the way from inception to today.

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USDA, DOGE Slash About $1 Billion in School Nutrition Funding Programs

Two programs that allowed schools and food banks to purchase more food from local farms and ranches will be cut after Trump administration determines they were not fiscally responsible...
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OHvol40 said:
You’re offended apparently. Also, “we” in this instance refers to this country’s population as a whole, so you really didn’t need to make it just about you, but I’m glad you volunteer. It’s good for the soul… and hey, now you can come onto political message boards and brag about it out of context, so there’s tons of upside 😁
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Not offended, but you’re triggered that my family covers for you. People helping people. Step up get on our level.
 
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OHvol40 said:
You’re offended apparently. Also, “we” in this instance refers to this country’s population as a whole, so you really didn’t need to make it just about you, but I’m glad you volunteer. It’s good for the soul… and hey, now you can come onto political message boards and brag about it out of context, so there’s tons of upside 😁
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It's a great act of generosity and nobility to participate in fostering children for the most part. Even something similar with philanthropy is sort of the same act. I respect whatever @Majors does for sure. Boasting about it isn't necessary. Sort of blemishes the act itself
 
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EasternVol said:
It sure can and it's not a net zero equation. Government can set the stage for wealth creation. Investment in infrastructure is one way.
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Where does the govt get it's money to "invest" in infrastructure?

I disagree, the aim of government shouldn't be improving the quality of life for it's citizens but rather staying out of their way and securing the environment for them to improve their own quality of life.
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Majors said:
Not offended, but you’re triggered that my family covers for you. People helping people. Step up get on our level.
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It's highly probable that almost everyone respects that sort of sacrifice to help others. You diminish you great efforts by making it some sort of fake competition
 
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OHvol40 said:
Cutting 100s of Billions from Medicaid is heartless, and stupid. Forgive me if I don’t trust billionaires to look out for the interest of the general public.
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argued House Republicans’ plans to reduce spending on Medicaid weren’t real cuts to the program during two hearings in front of lawmakers Wednesday.

“I don’t know if you understand this, or whether you’re just mouthing the Democratic talking points,” he told Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the HHS budget. “The cuts to Medicaid are for fraud, waste and abuse.”

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RFK Jr. calls GOP Medicaid plans ‘not true cuts’

Republicans’ plan to reduce spending on Medicaid would eliminate waste, fraud and abuse, the HHS secretary said in hearings Wednesday. Millions could become uninsured under the proposal.
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“Dont trust the billionaires”. I don’t either and that is what these cuts are doing - taking money from the crooks in congress.
 
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BernardKingGOAT said:
It's a great act of generosity and nobility to participate in fostering children for the most part. Even something similar with philanthropy is sort of the same act. I respect whatever @Majors does for sure. Boasting about it isn't necessary. Sort of blemishes the act itself
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Boasting is posting pictures. Telling someone who’s whining that many here help the homeless isn’t boasting. It’s correcting when many of us use our time and financial resources to help. But nice reach.
 
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Buddy’s Bandit said:
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A lower-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) can be interpreted as both good and bad, depending on the context and overall economic situation. Here's a breakdown:

Potential Upsides of a Lower-Than-Expected PPI:
  • Lower Inflation: The PPI measures the change in prices received by domestic producers. A lower-than-expected PPI suggests that producers are experiencing less price pressure, which can translate to lower inflation for consumers down the line. This is because producers often pass their costs onto consumers, so lower producer prices could mean lower consumer prices in the future.
  • Potential for Economic Growth: Lower inflation can boost consumer purchasing power, as their money goes further. Increased consumer spending could then stimulate economic growth.
  • Potential for Lower Interest Rates: A lower PPI, signaling lower inflation, might give the Federal Reserve more flexibility to hold off on interest rate hikes or even consider lowering them to stimulate the economy. This could be beneficial for businesses and consumers who borrow money.
  • Bullish for Stocks (Potentially): If lower inflation expectations lead to anticipated lower interest rates, this can be positive for the stock market as borrowing costs decrease for companies.

another glass
Potential Downsides of a Lower-Than-Expected PPI:
  • Deflation Concerns: A consistently low or negative PPI could indicate deflation, where prices are generally falling. Deflation can be harmful to the economy as it can discourage consumer spending (as people wait for prices to fall further) and business investment.
  • Sign of Weak Demand: A lower PPI could also signal weak demand in the economy, as producers are lowering prices to try to stimulate sales. This could lead to lower production and potentially job losses.
  • Potential Negative Impact on Producer Profits: Lower prices received by producers could squeeze their profit margins, potentially leading to reduced investment, production, and hiring.
  • Bearish for Currency: Lower interest rates that might result from lower inflation can reduce the attractiveness of a country's currency to investors. This could lead to a weaker currency.

Another glass half full/empty. I choose to be positive particularly in light of all the negative times we have been thru the last 4 years.
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Keep hustling! 😂
 
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