Chris Inman
@chrisinman.bsky.social
Husband, Girl Dad 3X, Fan of Fulham FC, LA Dodgers and Colorado State.
The stock market and general public are acting as if everything is normal, but we’re a few months away from a massive supply shock.
On Friday morning, West Coast port officials told CNN about a startling sight: Not a single cargo vessel had left China with goods for the two major West Coast ports in the past 12 hours. That hasn’t happened since the pandemic. cnn.it/3YA0Rf6
Zero ships from China are bound for California’s top ports. Officials haven’t seen that since the pandemic | CNN Business
On Friday morning, West Coast port officials told CNN about a startling sight: Not a single cargo vessel had left China with goods for the two major West Coast ports in the past 12 hours. That hasn’t ...
cnn.it
May 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The stock market and general public are acting as if everything is normal, but we’re a few months away from a massive supply shock.
When in history, has a country inflicted so much pain on their own economy in such a short period of time?
Consumer sentiment has tanked and the 1-year inflation outlook is at its highest since 1981, a closely watched University of Michigan survey shows
Consumer Sentiment Tanks in April on Recession Fears
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. plunged further this month on trade uncertainty, with the share of Americans expecting unemployment to rise in the year ahead increasing to the highest since 2009. A…
buff.ly
April 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
When in history, has a country inflicted so much pain on their own economy in such a short period of time?
His love of tariffs is greater than his love of the lower middle class, that will now have to pay $4-6k more for a car.
President Trump said in an interview with NBC News that he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raised prices as a result of auto tariffs that are set to go into effect next week because it could result in people buying American-made cars. Follow live updates.
Trump Says He ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ if Automakers Raise Prices After Tariffs: Live Updates
nyti.ms
March 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
His love of tariffs is greater than his love of the lower middle class, that will now have to pay $4-6k more for a car.
I haven’t changed my opinion on Eze
I thought Palace were brilliant. We haven’t been bullied like that all year.
Eze is the best player I’ve seen in the Prem this year.
Eze is the best player I’ve seen in the Prem this year.
March 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I haven’t changed my opinion on Eze
He clearly has no idea how tariffs work. Of course car prices will rise. Probably about $4-6K on average.
Our small business is just a small piece of housing construction, but I would estimate that tariffs will raise building material costs by 3-5%. That is inflationary.
Our small business is just a small piece of housing construction, but I would estimate that tariffs will raise building material costs by 3-5%. That is inflationary.
Trump tells automakers: You better not raise car prices because of tariffs. www.wsj.com/business/aut...
Trump Warned U.S. Automakers Not to Raise Prices in Response to Tariffs
The threat came in a call earlier this month, leaving CEOs worried they would face punishment if prices increased.
www.wsj.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
He clearly has no idea how tariffs work. Of course car prices will rise. Probably about $4-6K on average.
Our small business is just a small piece of housing construction, but I would estimate that tariffs will raise building material costs by 3-5%. That is inflationary.
Our small business is just a small piece of housing construction, but I would estimate that tariffs will raise building material costs by 3-5%. That is inflationary.
Not Nique’s best day, but he has been terrific the last two months. If he bounces back Sunday, we have a fighting chance against a really good Maryland team.
Colorado State showed it can be dangerous even when its best NBA prospect, Nique Clifford, has a meh day.
The Rams' other four starters each scored at least eight points, with Kyan Evans leading the way with 23 points.
Takeaways from CSU/Memphis:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...
The Rams' other four starters each scored at least eight points, with Kyan Evans leading the way with 23 points.
Takeaways from CSU/Memphis:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...
March Madness 2025 Day 2 takeaways: Memphis’ March misery continues with loss to Colorado State
Alabama gets help from an injured senior forward, while another SEC team is sent packing. Duke and Cooper Flagg are in action.
www.nytimes.com
March 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Not Nique’s best day, but he has been terrific the last two months. If he bounces back Sunday, we have a fighting chance against a really good Maryland team.
The American consumer knows that tariffs are awful economic policy and highly inflationary.
Breaking: Consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since July 2022, a closely watched University of Michigan survey shows, reflecting increasing unease over President Trump's tariff policy and its potential to drive inflation higher
Consumer Confidence Falls Again; Concerns Mount Over Trump's Trade Policy
Consumer confidence in the U.S. sank further this month, reflecting increasing unease over President Trump's tariff policy and its potential to drive inflation higher. The University of Michigan's…
www.wsj.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The American consumer knows that tariffs are awful economic policy and highly inflationary.
No one could’ve said it better…
Democrats wasted no time in venting their animus for President Trump during his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. As Trump entered the House chamber, one representative, Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico, held up a sign reading "This is not normal."
Read more: nyti.ms/4irkqh6
Read more: nyti.ms/4irkqh6
March 6, 2025 at 2:31 AM
No one could’ve said it better…
If only there were a vaccine that could’ve prevented this…
The measles outbreak first reported in Gaines County, Texas, has doubled to 48 cases since a count released earlier this week, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday.
West Texas measles outbreak doubles to 48 cases | CNN
The measles outbreak first reported in Gaines County, Texas, has doubled to 48 cases in the last four days, the Texas Department of State Health Services said in a statement Friday.
www.cnn.com
February 15, 2025 at 5:15 AM
If only there were a vaccine that could’ve prevented this…
Not many people would choose to emulate President Hoover.
‘A trade war on steroids’: Trump ushers in new era of US protectionism
https://www.ft.com/content/32bedf88-cf5d-494e-ae45-4f94a3cec6f9
https://www.ft.com/content/32bedf88-cf5d-494e-ae45-4f94a3cec6f9
‘A trade war on steroids’: Trump ushers in new era of US protectionism
President bets he can achieve his aims through tariffs without igniting inflation or a sell-off in American stocks
www.ft.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Not many people would choose to emulate President Hoover.
Didn’t we learn from Smoot Hawley that tariffs are a really bad idea???
Trump’s proposal for 25% tariffs on Mexico could add about $3,000 to the average cost of every car sold in the U.S., according to one estimate.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
Trump’s Tariff Plan to Hit Affordable Cars the Hardest
The U.S. car industry has a “big case of anxiety” about the president-elect’s proposed 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada.
www.wsj.com
December 26, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Didn’t we learn from Smoot Hawley that tariffs are a really bad idea???
This shouldn’t surprise anyone. Our country is one of immigrants. It is a core strength of America.
Immigrants accounted for 84% of U.S. growth in the year ended June 30, continuing a trend since the Covid-19 pandemic.
This was fueled by a surge in legal and illegal arrivals, a falling birthrate and a death rate propped up by an aging population.
This was fueled by a surge in legal and illegal arrivals, a falling birthrate and a death rate propped up by an aging population.
Immigrants Dominate U.S. Population Growth
The Census Bureau estimates that the U.S. population grew by 8.5 million over the past four years, with immigrants making up the vast majority.
www.wsj.com
December 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM
This shouldn’t surprise anyone. Our country is one of immigrants. It is a core strength of America.
I can’t believe anyone thought nominating Gaetz would be a good idea.
Breaking News: Federal investigators established a trail of payments from Matt Gaetz to women, including some who testified he hired them for sex, according to a document obtained by The New York Times and a lawyer representing some of the women. nyti.ms/3YXR0ij
November 21, 2024 at 12:33 AM
I can’t believe anyone thought nominating Gaetz would be a good idea.