Everything is in reverse. Note Trump getting respect, note Cuba and Iran getting more respect. Imported products from Vietnam.
Note Israel losing influence, “might makes right” not working, note all the corruption in high places getting exposed and punished, not just Bernie Madoff.
Note bigger down payments needed for a home buy. TPTB have been weaving and bobbing trying to maintain power since 9/11/01 and more so after the ’08 meltdown. China also not doing as well.