10/4/2026
Political Picture · economy
The affordability illusion
Filed by Deacon Rift
The annual inflation rate of 3.4 percent reported in August 2026 sounds manageable, especially compared to the pandemic-era peak of 9 percent. But a closer look reveals that the day-to-day cost of living is far more troubling.
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