Gas Prices Surge 21%, Inflation Rises, Buyers Disappear | Numbers Scream Ep. 17
April 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelOil is hitting the economy hard. Inflation has risen to 3.3%, gas prices have surged more than 21% in a single month, and consumer sentiment has dropped to historic lows. At the same time, small business confidence is weakening and the number of home buyers has fallen near record lows, signaling growing pressure across the economy.
Tom Ellsworth breaks down what these signals mean for consumer health, housing, migration trends, inflation dynamics, and whether markets are stabilizing or flashing early stress signals beneath the surface.
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