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The EU just signed off on a $1.35 trillion trade framework that locks in a 15% tariff on most of its exports to the U.S. In return, Brussels pledged to buy $750 billion of American LNG over 3 years and invest another $600 billion into U.S. industries. Von der Leyen called it “predictability.” Markets called …
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made employer student loan contributions permanently tax-free, with inflation adjustments starting in 2026. This removes the biggest barrier to adoption and is expected to accelerate uptake. Companies like Nvidia, Fidelity, and United Talent already offer monthly reimbursements ranging from $50 to $350, with lifetime caps between $10,200 and $30,000. …
The object now known as 3I/ATLAS is the third confirmed interstellar visitor to enter our solar system. It’s clocking 37 miles per second, older than the Sun, and possibly 7 billion years old. Initial size estimates were off. It’s not 1 mile wide. It’s closer to 7. Some say 12. Others say 20. The Vera …
My palms are sweating just looking at this. The sheer guts to deploy that much into 0DTE is insane, and wow, it paid off. But honestly, even with the win, the thought of that $338,000 just evaporating is terrifying. It’s just not worth the risk. Who says gay bers can’t win byu/Strange_Ad7482 inwallstreetbets
In 2008 and again in 2020, similar steep drops in credit were quickly followed by aggressive Fed rate cuts and liquidity injections. This time, we’re seeing the same kind of credit contraction, but the Fed is still holding rates high, and there’s no sign of emergency fiscal support coming either. That’s what makes the current …
Nobody wants buy gov. Debt. Central bank holdings of government debt: • 🇯🇵 Japan: Over 50% of all outstanding government debt • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Approaching 50% of the outstanding debt • 🇪🇺 Eurozone: Nearly one-third of outstanding sovereign bonds • 🇺🇸 United States: Around one-quarter of all… — Gold Telegraph ⚡ (@GoldTelegraph_) July 27, …
Ukraine just lost €1.5 billion in EU aid. Not because of war. Not because of budget shortfalls. Because its government tried to gut the independence of its anti-corruption agencies. The European Commission confirmed the cut on July 25, 2025. Kyiv had requested €4.5 billion. Brussels approved €3.05 billion. The missing €1.5 billion is now frozen. …
Everyone sees the train coming, but no one wants to leave the tracks. We are living in the largest Bubble ever. It is insane (….and it will burst)! Market Capitalization to GDP: Long-term average: 88%Typical historical range: 70% – 115% Peak before Great Depression (1929): 81%Peak Dot-com Bubble (2000): 136%Peak before Great Financial… — Henrik …
OpenAI’s top executive just confirmed what most users never considered. Sam Altman, speaking on Theo Von’s podcast in July 2025, said plainly: ChatGPT conversations can be subpoenaed. No legal shield. No confidentiality. No privilege. If you’ve used the chatbot like a therapist, a coach, or a confessional, your words are fair game in court. Altman …
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are now the center of a federal crackdown. The FDA has begun seizing counterfeit semaglutide and tirzepatide products from the U.S. supply chain. Some vials contained bacterial contamination. Others were mislabeled or chemically altered. The agency confirmed more than 500 adverse event reports tied to compounded versions. Poison control centers logged nearly …
US and EU have locked in a trade pact that resets the terms of $1.3 trillion in annual exchange. Trump confirmed the deal from Turnberry, Scotland, after a closed-door session with Ursula von der Leyen. The agreement halts a tariff escalation set to detonate August 1. EU will inject $600 billion into US sectors over …
President Trump signed off on a tax reform that wipes out the $600 IRS reporting rule for payment apps. The rollback applies to CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Airbnb, Etsy, and other platforms that process peer-to-peer payments. Starting with the 2025 tax year, users will only receive Form 1099-K if they cross both $20,000 in gross payments …
Trump’s Scotland trip is a masterclass in mixing presidential optics with private profit. He landed Friday at Prestwick Airport, rolled straight into Turnberry, and spent the weekend golfing while the taxpayer picked up the tab. The White House calls it a “working visit.” That’s one way to describe ribbon-cutting ceremonies at his own resorts. He’s …
The only thing these companies will be mining in a year is Chapter 11 paperwork. WSJ Small companies are pouring billions into bitcoin and lesser-known cryptocurrencies — raising big questions about risk, regulation, and what could go wrong if the market turns. — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) July 26, 2025 We have eclipsed peak insanity. In …
A lifelong Republican breaks down over what Trump’s done to America: Mr. Trump, I’m so disappointed in you. I voted for you, and you turned us into a bunch of hateful, mean horrible people…I’ll never ever vote Republican and I’ve been voting for 80 years https://t.co/o0g0hyGCzU — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 26, 2025 An …
When VIX is high, it’s time to buy. When VIX is low, it’s time to go defensive. Getting a bit frothy out there pic.twitter.com/6hw8vrENWh — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) July 26, 2025 Yes I thought Palantir $PLTR was super expensive at $50, now I just believe it’s astronomical levels of expensive at $160. The market …
Russian nuclear submarines are conducting drills just 66 miles from Florida, a direct response to expanded U.S. and NATO activity near Russian borders. https://twitter.com/DI313_/status/1949189017880109477
Congress lifted the ceiling and lit the fuse. Half a trillion in new debt in a flash, and metals traders are already sharpening their knives. Dear Congress, The federal debt is up over half a trillion dollars since you lifted the debt ceiling. CUT THE SPENDING!!! pic.twitter.com/OeGf4pmcuf — E.J. Antoni, Ph.D. (@RealEJAntoni) July 27, 2025 …
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Ghislaine Maxwell for two full days behind closed doors in a federal courthouse in Tallahassee. No reporters were allowed. No transcript was made. Prosecutors stayed out. Blanche, who once served as Trump’s personal attorney, now ranks second in command at the Justice Department. He gave Maxwell limited immunity. …
A leading research firm says gold could climb to $5,500 by 2030 – and that’s their conservative estimate. We break down the global money supply explosion, strange Swiss gold moves and hints Russia plans to target silver price in a quiet war on the West… By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the …
On July 11, French prosecutors took a surprising step against Elon Musk’s platform X. They labeled it an “organized crime group” under laws usually reserved for drug cartels and financial crime rings. This classification isn’t just for show. It lets investigators tap phones, access devices, and monitor activity on a scale normally used for serious …
Tesla tried to quietly launch its invite-only robotaxi demo in San Francisco. The plan was to use its valid DMV testing permit with a safety driver and only offer rides to friends, family, and a handful of guests. That should have been legal. But the California Public Utilities Commission stepped in and said no. Not …
Real value needs fundamentals, not just money supply growth. If this is the top, it’s not going out with a bang. It’s setting up a slow-motion reckoning. JUST IN 🚨: Warren Buffet Indicator jumps to most expensive stock market valuation in history, surpassing the Dot Com Bubble and the Global Financial Crisis 👀 pic.twitter.com/xTmDlxJsjB — …
The U.S. is drowning in debt. 80 trillion dollars. It’s not numbers on a page. It’s money borrowed and owed by everyone alive now and generations not even born yet. Politicians keep spending like there’s no tomorrow but there is one. Interest payments are eating everything alive. Less money for what matters: defense, roads, schools. …
The story isn’t about ICE or troops. It’s about media panic that Trump’s federal government is finally enforcing immigration law without asking for permission. ClickOrlando ran a piece acting like Marines were rolling tanks into Miami. The article says, “Veterans blast deployment of military to assist ICE in Florida,” but it only quotes two critics …
President Trump told reporters on July 25 that he “likes a strong dollar” but “you make a hell of a lot more money with a weaker one.” The dollar index is down 10% since January. That’s the steepest six-month drop since 1973. The U.S. M2 money supply just hit $22.02 trillion. That’s a record. Inflation …
More than a decade ago, Intel led the charge to fund extreme ultraviolet lithography. They handed ASML over $4 billion in equity and R&D support. TSMC and Samsung followed with smaller checks. By 2015, ASML had working EUV machines and was ready for mass deployment. Intel flinched. They said the tools were too experimental, too …
U.S. economy flashes warning signs with crashing orders, falling home prices and health care costs outpacing rent. Capex expectations continued to deteriorate in July per @KansasCityFed Manufacturing Index pic.twitter.com/LlqnUOHx8t — Liz Ann Sonders (@LizAnnSonders) July 25, 2025 Durable goods orders –9.3% in June, after –6.6% in April — the worst monthly drop since 2020. The …
Venmo and PayPal users can now “donate” directly to the US government to help pay off the $36.7 trillion national debt. That’s not satire. That’s a real policy rolled out in 2025. You can now tip the Treasury like it’s a barista. The move was quietly authorized through the Bureau of Fiscal Service. It means …
Well…..at least he has a firm grasp on his financial goals. Of course, he may be single soon as well. 🤣🤣 https://t.co/QyeSB1Xsas — Lance Roberts (@LanceRoberts) July 25, 2025 Citi States "Bitcoin Will Go Up If More People Buy Bitcoin And Won't If They Don’t" — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) July 25, 2025 How we lookin? …