Nearly 40% chances of stagflation by end of 2026, traders say
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Traders are not optimistic about the state of economy by the end of this year, placing high chances of stagflation, a mix of high inflation and unemployment.
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BREAKING: Our traders forecast US inflation to hit 4.8% this year — much higher than today’s 3.8% pic.twitter.com/edNu6sbJYy
— Kalshi (@Kalshi) May 13, 2026
Breaking: WA State reversed course and released information on new taxpayer-funded daycare grant recipients.
— Malia Marks (@TheMaliaMarks) May 14, 2026
Why on God's green earth is the city of Republic getting $8.2M to open 40 new daycare slots, when a facility in Camas is able to open 156 spaces with just $2M?
Thanks to… pic.twitter.com/04XyJJ0fiZ
Gas was ~$2.39 when biden took office. Gas Peaked at ~$5.02 when Biden was in office.
— @MoreLifeMitch (@_SuccessFULL_) May 14, 2026
Inflation Was 1.4% when biden took office. Inflation peaked at 9.1% when biden was in office. 40 Year HIGH!
Today’s Inflation ~3.8%. Gas Prices ~$4.55/gallon.