Inflation Surges Again—And the Fed’s Lies Are Coming Undone
The Data They Don’t Want You to Notice
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that inflation is rising again—despite months of Fed officials gaslighting the public into believing the worst is behind us. The seasonally adjusted CPI climbed 0.39% in December, hitting a ten-month high. Year over year, CPI inflation reached 2.88%, its highest in five months.
The biggest culprits? Shelter, energy, and services—the essentials. Shelter costs alone jumped 4.6% year over year, making it even harder for ordinary Americans to afford a roof over their heads. But don’t worry—Powell and his Wall Street buddies are doing just fine.
This inflation spike flies in the face of the Federal Reserve’s empty promises that price growth was heading toward their mythical 2% target. That target, by the way, is nothing but a moving goalpost—used to justify whatever monetary policy serves the banking cartel best at the time.
The Fed’s Scam: Inflation by Design
Back in September 2024, the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points, claiming inflation was under control. Since then? Inflation has flattened at best and surged at worst. The so-called core CPI, which strips out “volatile” food and energy costs (as if Americans don’t eat or drive), was still higher in December than it was before the Fed’s rate cut. Year over year, core CPI is still running at 3.2%, well above the Fed’s supposed target.
But here’s the real kicker: core CPI is higher today than at any point from the mid-1990s to 2020. So no, Powell’s story about inflation “cooling” is a fantasy. If inflation were really under control, why is the dollar buying you 21.3% less than it did just four years ago?
Meanwhile, Powell and his cronies keep pushing the PCE inflation metric—their preferred tool of deception. The PCE inflation rate for November 2024 showed a steady increase, rising from 2.1% to 2.4% since September. And month to month? PCE has risen every single month for half a year. But sure, inflation is “tamed.”
The Silent Robbery of the Working Class
While inflation eats away at savings and purchasing power, the Fed and the federal government keep gaslighting Americans into believing their wages are rising. The truth? Wages have failed to keep up with inflation—even according to the government's own manipulated data.
In the past four years, average hourly wages have climbed 19.4%, while prices have soared 21.3%. That means real wages have fallen. Translation: the average American is poorer today than they were in 2020.
In practical terms, this means that even though nominal hourly wages have risen from around $30 per hour, the CPI-adjusted wage has actually dropped by about 50 cents. That’s what Powell dares to call a “strong economy.”
And let’s not forget—these CPI numbers are the best-case scenario, cooked up using every trick in the book to make inflation seem lower than it really is. The reality is even worse.
Why the Fed Needs Inflation to Keep Rising
If you’re wondering why the Fed is deliberately letting inflation run hot, look no further than the real reason behind its policy shifts: debt and government spending.
The U.S. government is on track for a $3 trillion deficit this year, and the only way to keep financing that insane spending spree is to make sure interest rates don’t get out of control. The problem? Treasury yields have been climbing anyway, even as the Fed tries to suppress them.
The game is simple:
- The Treasury needs cheap debt to keep borrowing.
- The Fed prints money and buys up bonds to keep rates low.
- This pumps inflation higher.
- The government gets to pay back its debt in devalued dollars.
Who loses? Anyone earning a wage, anyone on a fixed income, anyone holding dollars.
The Federal Reserve has always been the Treasury’s loyal accomplice in managing debt through stealth devaluation. They did it in the 1970s. They did it during wartime. And they’re doing it now, right in front of our eyes.
Your Move: Protect Your Wealth Before It’s Too Late
Inflation isn’t a mistake—it’s a strategy. The people running this scam don’t care about your savings, your paycheck, or your future. Their only mission is to keep the debt machine running and their banker friends happy.
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