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Link Not Ink: NY Times Approaches 10 Million Online Subscribers Almost 3X Wall Street Journal

Link Not Ink: NY Times Claims 33%+ Dominant Share of Online News Subscriber Market As Its Online Ad Revenue Grows By 13% in 2023

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Economy, Media, New York, PolicyJeff GibsonDecember 14, 2023

Over Two Thirds of Low Income Earners Spend Over 50% Of Their Pay On Housing: Harvard Study

In 2023, housing costs have been a main component of inflation being nearly twice the national and Federal Reserve target of 2% as measured on a twelve month basis.

Jeff GibsonDecember 14, 2023

US Consumer Price Index Remains Stubbornly 55% Higher Than Fed Target

As 2023 draws to an end, November 2023 inflation numbers point towards a Consumer Price Index rising by over 55% higher than the Fed long term target of 2% annually.

Jeff GibsonDecember 13, 2023

Where Is Building Booming? Despite Pro-Housing Focus In Many Urban States, Ex-Urban Areas Grow Fastest

States and counties that are issuing the most building permits when measured against their population are in states where the Legislature and the government are not passing additional requirements and regulations on housing.

Economy, Housing, Jobs, PolicyJeff GibsonDecember 12, 2023

Global Energy Use Dominated By Carbon Based Fuel: Reuters

China Is Using Carbon Based Fuels To Produce More Energy Than All Energy Produced in the United States Combined

Economy, Energy, Policy, JobsJeff GibsonDecember 4, 2023

Housing Costs Increase 3.5X Faster in October 2023 Than Federal Reserve Targets

In October 2023, Housing Costs Continue Their Rise At Nearly 3.5X Faster Than Targeted Inflation Rates Of 2% Despite Consistent Marginal Drops In Gasoline Costs According to US Bureau Of Labor Statistics.

Economy, Housing, InflationJeff GibsonNovember 15, 2023

Inflation Rises At Annual Rate of 3.7% In September As Housing and Transportation Lead Hikes

With housing costs rising at an annual rate of 7.2%, which is over 3.5X the national target for inflation as set by the Federal Reserve and national priorities.

Economy, Housing, InflationJeff GibsonOctober 13, 2023

August Inflation Continued To Roll At 150% Over National Target Led By Hikes In Housing

Inflation In August 2023 rolled on at more than 150% the Long Established Target of 2% Annually Led By Housing and Transportation Services.

Economy, Housing, Inflation, PolicyJeff GibsonSeptember 14, 2023