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A List of Cost of Living Reduction Measures

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It would be hard to reduce the relevant price level and financing costs, but one could drop the price below the current policy trajectory (based upon this post). Ignoring political feasibility, it’s still useful to know what economic theory and empirics would say works.

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This entry was posted on November 4, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Some Costs Facing Households, since 2024: Consumer Items, Housing, Health Premiums

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Note that CPI growth accelerates post tariffs, but most profoundly, post-war. Health premiums under ACA have risen.

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This entry was posted on November 4, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Maine Senatorial Betting, 10:45PM CT

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Odds for Jackson, when 56% vote in, 50.8% vs 49%.

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This entry was posted on November 3, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Gasoline and Diesel Price Update, and Brent

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As of yesterday, from EIA via FRED:

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This entry was posted on November 3, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

On the Eve of Escalation

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New strikes on Iran tonight, from WSJ:
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This entry was posted on November 2, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Gallup on the Eve of the Election

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Decline in Gallup’s October reading.

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This entry was posted on November 2, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Naval Deployment as of 11/2/2026

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From USNI:

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This entry was posted on November 2, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Prediction Markets on the Congressional Balance of Power Odds: Democrats Sweep, 3 to 1

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5:30pm CT:

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This entry was posted on November 2, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Nasdaq Correction

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As of today’s close, Nasdaq down 10%, S&P500 4%, from prior peak.

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This entry was posted on November 2, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Recession in France?

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A statement by the French Business Cycle Dating Committee (CDCEF) of the French Economic Association (AFSE) on 10/29/2026 (original communique in French), by way of Laurent Ferrara (Chair), and secretariatafse@gmail.com.

 

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This entry was posted on November 1, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

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James D. Hamilton is Professor of Economics at the University of California, San Diego

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