[montag813]

but to me it's crystal clear that a serious economic slowdown is under way

Based on what? The author is either an idiot or a Democrat.

[FlipWilson]

Pelosi's fault.

[Always Right]

Based on what? The author is either an idiot or a Democrat.

??? Being an idiot and being a Democrat is most definitely not mutually exclusive. The author is probably both.

[finnman69]

Based on what?

Inflation roars back with 2 percent wholesale price jump Dec 19 10:01 AM US/Eastern

US inflation made a surprise comeback in November with a surprising 2.0 percent rise in wholesale prices, the biggest monthly jump in 30 years, the government has reported. The Labor Department's producer price index (PPI) was far ahead of Wall Street expectations of a 0.5 percent rise and showed strong increases in a wide range of goods. The core index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, was up 1.3 percent -- the largest increase in more than 25 years -- against expectations of a 0.2 percent rise. The surprise jump in prices challenges expectations from economists and the Federal Reserve that inflation is under control.

[KevinDavis]

or Both....