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Monday, December 22, 2025

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KEY ECONOMIC METRICS MOVING THE RIGHT WAY..
" Inflation Has Cooled..
As of November 2025, headline inflation was 2.7% year-over-year, down from much higher levels in prior years ... though data gaps from the government shutdown complicate exact month-by-month comparisons ... . it is still trending down. Which is a good sign.
" Federal Deficit Has Decreased..
The U.S. federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2025 was about $1.775 trillion, down roughly $41 billion ...
As a share of GDP, the deficit dropped from 6.3% to 5.9%.
These are the first annual deficit reductions since 2022 ... due to Trump's tariffs.
' Prescription Drug Prices Are Coming Down..
In December 2025, the Trump administration and nine major drugmakers agreed to cut prices by up to 70% on key medicines and will offer discounted prices directly to consumers under a new platform ... .
Additional Medicare payment models are projected to save over $26 billion in drug costs by tying U.S. prices to international benchmarks. ..
POLICIES DRIVING THESE TRENDS..
Energy & Fuel
Expanded domestic energy production and reduced regulatory hurdles helped increase supply, putting downward pressure on gas prices and energy costs ...
" Inflation & Interest Rates
Stable inflation allows the Federal Reserve to cut rates ... it has already cut the federal funds rate several times in 2025, easing borrowing costs ...
' Drug Pricing Deals
The most-favored-nation pricing strategy and manufacturer agreements mean lower costs at the pharmacy counter and better Medicaid pricing..
' Deficit Reduction
Stronger revenues and tariff collections helped shrink the deficit, showing progress on fiscal discipline ...
FACTS OVER FEELINGS..
Let's be real:
" Inflation isn't collapsing " but it has cooled significantly from pandemic-era peaks.
" Deficits are still large " but they are smaller than the year before.
" Drug costs aren't free " but major companies have agreed to real price cuts, some up to 70% and new savings initiatives are projected to save billions ...
These are real numbers, backed by government reporting and reputable news outlets ...

#1 | Posted by boaz at 2025-12-22 07:42 AM | Reply

If Trump or his people have their hands on economic data, then it's worthless.

You didn't post that statement, so I did.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2025-12-22 08:10 AM | Reply

Job losses and the cooling Job market overall led to the recent rate cuts.If your sources are so reputable why no source link?

#3 | Posted by Scotty at 2025-12-22 08:10 AM | Reply

Yeah, gas is down too.

Kinda happens when you tank the economy.

#4 | Posted by jpw at 2025-12-22 09:06 AM | Reply

Comrade Boazo with more MAGA't propaganda. How many rubles does Pooty Poot pay you for posting your lies?

#5 | Posted by a_monson at 2025-12-22 09:32 AM | Reply

I'd respect him more if he was getting paid.

#6 | Posted by YAV at 2025-12-22 09:41 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

All hail Boaz the Brave.

#7 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-12-22 09:58 AM | Reply

Inflation "had cooled significantly" with Biden, you ------- dope. The so-called numbers this cabal of liars puts out is worthless, just like you.

#8 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-12-22 10:05 AM | Reply

You're probably one of those drooling morons that think consumers don't pay for tariffs, either.

#9 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-12-22 10:18 AM | Reply

Inflation "had cooled significantly" with Biden

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

#10 | Posted by boaz at 2025-12-22 11:14 AM | Reply

Boaz here are the official numbers.
Inflation by year
www.usinflationcalculator.com

2020 1.4%
2021 7%
2022 6.5%
2023 3.4%
2024 2.9%
2025 2.7%

#11 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-12-22 11:21 AM | Reply

Boaz won't dare let the truth intrude on his delusions.

#12 | Posted by YAV at 2025-12-22 11:26 AM | Reply

... CPI at 2.7%; DR Progressives wont post a thread about it ...

I posted this on December 18...

Consumer Inflation Moderates in Nov Amid Missing Data
drudge.com

#13 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-22 12:00 PM | Reply

@#13

The boaz alias even commented on that thread ...

drudge.com

#14 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-22 12:04 PM | Reply

LOL Boaz.

You played yourself, fool.

#15 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-12-22 12:05 PM | Reply

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