Tractors and (upcoming) tariffs?

[rumwrks]

I actually asked you about the past.

You asked if we were on the right path and if the potential future alternative candidate would have been better. Neither is material at this point to the immediate discussion of whether we will have tariffs and what the effect will be on the US economy. So I'm going to decline to answer that as it's not immediately relevant to the discussion at hand and is a diversion at best.

 

[newkiotiguy]

This guy rubs one out to biden and kamala nightly. There will be no answer from him just bitching

You asked if we were on the right path and if the potential future alternative candidate would have been better. Neither is material at this point to the immediate discussion of whether we will have tariffs and what the effect will be on the US economy. So I'm going to decline to answer that as it's not immediately relevant to the discussion at hand and is a diversion at best.

 

[rumwrks]

This guy rubs one out to biden and kamala nightly. There will be no answer from him just bitching

Cute.. Nice job avoiding the actual conversation.

 

[Citydude]

“The population of the United States in 2020 was 331,449,281, as recorded by the 2020 Census.

As of January 1, 2024, the population of the United States was estimated to be 335,893,238. This figure includes the 50 states and Washington, D.C., but excludes the population of five unincorporated U.S. territories.”

So only a 4.4 million increase. Right. So the government denies the influx of "immigrants"?

 

[jyoutz]

So only a 4.4 million increase. Right. So the government denies the influx of "immigrants"?

Have you looked at natural growth and legal immigration? You seem to have a fixation on immigration so research it.

 

[MossRoad]

Um, millions in the last four years?

Less than the four years before that....

 

[rScotty]

Less than the four years before that....

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Hooray for Arithmetic!

 

[Citydude]

Have you looked at natural growth and legal immigration? You seem to have a fixation on immigration so research it.

I have. Apparently you have not.

 

[etpm]

This guy rubs one out to biden and kamala nightly. There will be no answer from him just bitching

So because you disagree with someone you insult them? In an especially juvenile way too. You should be ashamed. There is no call here for what you posted, and really no call anywhere.
Eric

 

[Hay Dude]

This link shows annual US inflation rates from 1929 to present. There were many periods that had higher inflation than the recent past 5 years. The 1970s were far higher and the 40s saw inflation as high as 18.6%. A historical perspective.

Historical U.S. Inflation Rate by Year: 1929 to 2025

By looking at the inflation rate each year, you can gain insight into how prices changed and how events around the globe impacted the average U.S. consumer.

www.investopedia.com

Well, I don’t know about you, but I’d take the 4 years in black (‘16-‘19) over the 4 years in red (‘20-‘23). Inflation has been as bad as it’s been in my time. I wasn’t doing much work in 1974 lol .

I mean what’s next? Comparing the last 4 years to the Great Depression? lol

And the funniest part is listening to Joey-B take credit for causing the 2022/23 expansion. It wasn’t like we just had come back from Covid, right?

 

[jyoutz]

Well, I don’t know about you, but I’d take the 4 years in black (‘16-‘19) over the 4 years in red (‘20-‘23). Inflation has been as bad as it’s been in my time. I wasn’t doing much work in 1974 lol .

I mean what’s next? Comparing the last 4 years to the Great Depression? lol


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Many of us were living and working in the late 70-80s and remember that inflation. Regardless, recent inflation wasn’t near the worst in history. You might also notice that inflation was lower still prior to 2016.

 

[square1]

No record inflation eating away at that “wonderful time to make money”?

I suppose that's an issue if you're the type that just sits and whines about everything instead of being grounded in reality and understanding things are constantly in a state of change.

My passive income, not built for appreciation, account...

My conservative (substantially scaled back risk) appreciation focused account...

Do you ever tire of being wrong about almost everything?

 

[Citydude]

People with money in investments see the gains. I have enjoyed watching my investments. What I haven't enjoyed is watching my young adult children pay more for goods and services to where they don't invest as much as they should.

The root cause is what aggravates me. Not so much the inflation.

 

[Hay Dude]

I suppose that's an issue if you're the type that just sits and whines about everything instead of being grounded in reality and understanding things are constantly in a state of change.

My passive income, not built for appreciation, account...
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My conservative (substantially scaled back risk) appreciation focused account...

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Do you ever tire of being wrong about almost everything?

That’s all you made? lol
Do you have H&R Block give you financial advice? Cause that’s pretty lame.
On edit: PM me if you want some better gains. I’d be happy to help you along.

 

[square1]

And November was the best month of 2024

The August low of 38499 and high of 41585 netted 3086. The trump bump went from opening on 11/5 at 41835 to a high of 44910 on the 29th (and fading fast in December) netting 3075.
August was by 11 points.

 

[Hay Dude]

So Trump threatens tariffs and things have already begun to show signs of improvement. What a great step in the right direction for America. Love to see that other countries are beginning to respect us again.

 

[square1]

That’s all you made? lol
Do you have H&R Block give you financial advice? Cause that’s pretty lame.

When you are at retirement age the wise money moves away from aggressive investments toward capital preservation.

I'll help you with English once more: Conservative investing is a strategy that aims to preserve the purchasing power of an investor's capital while minimizing risk.

So here you are displaying your uncanny ability to be wrong, as usual.

 

[Hay Dude]

When you are at retirement age the wise money moves away from aggressive investments toward capital preservation.

I'll help you with English once more: Conservative investing is a strategy that aims to preserve the purchasing power of an investor's capital while minimizing risk.

So here you are displaying your uncanny ability to be wrong, as usual.

Sorry, didn’t know you were THAT old?
I have pursued a balanced portolio all my life. Plan on being around another 40 years.
And while you continue to personally attack me, which is usually against the rules, I’ll remind you the topic is about tractors/tarrifs, not about personal vendettas.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/s-p-500-rises-5-7-in-november-to-log-best-month-of-2024-86615491#:~:text=The%20S%26P%20500%20posted%20its,29.

Stock Market Recap: August 2024 - Confluence Financial Partners - Pittsburgh PA

Month in Review What Happens Next: Soft or Hard Landing? The Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates in September, the first interest rate cut since they began increasing interest rates in March 2022. Investors are now pondering, “what happens next?”: a “soft” or “hard” landing for the...

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I'm not going to complain, when our gains are 30% this year in our accounts. But it looks like November was the best month by a small margin. Certainly doesn't seem like the sky is falling. And it's up 1% in just the first week in December, which would equate to 52% if it kept that pace. But we all know how the markets work, they fluctuate. My point was, after a historic win by 47, it looks like just more winning, and we should all hope for that.

 

[Hay Dude]

https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/s-p-500-rises-5-7-in-november-to-log-best-month-of-2024-86615491#:~:text=The%20S%26P%20500%20posted%20its,29.

I'm not going to complain, when our gains are 30% this year in our accounts. But it looks like November was the best month by a small margin. Certainly doesn't seem like the sky is falling. And it's up 1% in just the first week in December, which would equate to 52% if it kept that pace. But we all know how the markets work, they fluctuate. My point was, after a historic win by 47, it looks like just more winning, and we should all hope for that.

That’s more like what I am seeing. I have some accounts up as high as 35%, most in the upper 20’s. Heck even gold is up like 29%.
That is great, but inflation steals away investment money.