Sure, you and I both are needlessly paying more now than we were in 2024 for basic necessities. I'm fine, but it's senseless and poorer people are affected greatly.
"....Grocery prices rose broadly in December, with five major food categories posting increases, while dining out also became more expensive.
Utility costs added to the pressure, with electricity prices up nearly 7% last year and natural gas posting double-digit gains.
After several years of relatively slow growth, health care costs are beginning to play a larger role in inflation, according to the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics....."
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...omy-rcna253881
As for unemployment rate:
"...Government data show the Trump administration’s immigration policies reducing the number of foreign-born workers did not help U.S.-born workers in 2025. The latest data indicate a substantial drop in foreign-born workers did not translate into better labor market outcomes for U.S.-born workers or encourage more workers to enter the labor force. The U.S.-born unemployment rate increased over the past 12 months..."
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuarta...d-immigration/
Which in my opinion, means companies gave raises to people because they're taking on extra work that was done by the people that have been met go.
You have no ability to think for yourself. You just follow the thinking orders of your favorite Russian paid Podcaster. Sad.