The news just keeps getting worse and worse. Russia is still assaulting Ukraine, WTI Crude prices are above $100 a barrel and climbing, the Cleveland Browns signed Deshaun Watson to replace Baker Mayfield at quarterback, etc.
But back to energy prices. Since Biden was sworn-in as President, WTI Crude Oil futures are up 125%, regular gasoline prices are up 89%, and diesel fuel prices are up 155%. Diesel is important since America uses diesel-powered trucks to transport goods to market.
Globally? The world inflation rate has grown from 2% in January 2021 to 6.82%. Global food prices are up 24%.
Yes, WTI Crude and Brent Crude are above $100 per barrel.
And coal prices are up 256% under Shoeless Brainless Joe.
Mortgage rates? Bankrate’s 30-year mortgage rate is now above 4.50%.
Let’s see if Dr. StrangeFedpolicy raises rates as aggressively as signaled.
