While Trump claims a "prosperity like nobody has ever seen," the reality on the ground is different. Despite some steady numbers, Consumer Sentiment has hit its lowest point in historyâworse than the 1970s stagflation or the 2008 crash.
âThe "Price Level" Trap:
Economists argue that itâs not just inflation (the rate of change) but the price level itself. Prices surged post-COVID and never came back down.
âGas is over $4.
â10 million Americans are at risk of losing health insurance by 2028.
âMortgage rates are squeezing the middle class.
âThe "Lie" Factor:$BTC
The most striking point? The current negativity might be a reaction to being lied to. In 2024, promises were made to "cut grocery prices on Day One." Now, in 2026, people realize those were empty promises.
âConnection to the Oil Trades:
This article explains the "Vibe": People feel the system is rigged. When they see $2.2 Billion in perfectly timed oil shorts (as mentioned in my previous post), it confirms their suspicion that while they struggle with $4 gas, insiders are profiting from the chaos.
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