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The week's question
In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: velcher ✸✺🐝 BRONZE
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Subject: Thanks MAGA!: Consumer Prices Edition
Date: 03/26/26 11:09 AM
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The war will push U.S. inflation above 4 percent this year, according to a new forecast.

"U.S. inflation is expected to average 4.2 percent this year, more than 1 percentage point higher than the O.E.C.D.’s previous forecast.

The war in Iran will lead to a surge in inflation this year, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushes up prices for oil, gas and other commodities, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Thursday.

The inflation rate in the United States will average 4.2 percent this year, more than 1 percentage point higher than the group’s previous forecast, made late last year, the Paris-based organization said. Across the Group of 20 nations, inflation is forecast to average 4 percent this year, 1.2 percentage points higher than previously expected." —New York Times

Gasoline in California has reached $6 a gallon and is still climbing.

Ready for the official MAGA response?

"Bu bu bu Biden!"
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