Truflation Chief Economist: “Less Than 1 Percent Inflation? Yes.”
Original Report
From Townhall today: As of today, y/y CPI inflation is 0.93%! Source: Truflation, accessed 2/4/2026 3pm CT. For comparison, a month ago, the inflation rate was 1.95% y/y; hence we achieved a...
From Townhall today: As of today, y/y CPI inflation is 0.93%! Source: Truflation, accessed 2/4/2026 3pm CT. For comparison, a month ago, the inflation rate was 1.95% y/y; hence we achieved a percentage point disinflation in a month! Two months ago, the Truflation rate was 2.48%, so that inflation has come down around a percentage […]
Glass House Analysis
Inflation is the silent tax that erodes purchasing power, hitting hardest those who can least afford it. When grocery bills rise faster than wages, families face impossible choices between food, medicine, and rent. Unlike market volatility that mainly affects investors, inflation touches everyone who buys groceries, fills a gas tank, or pays rent.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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