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Elon Musk has made waves with his substantial financial backing for a pro-Trump Super PAC, donating close to $120 million to America PAC. This includes a $75 million contribution between July and September and a further $44 million in October. Musk’s involvement marks him as one of the largest individual donors in this election cycle, …
A recent poll conducted by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and NORC at the University of Chicago has uncovered a striking trend: 63% of Americans deem free speech a “very important” issue for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, placing it just behind inflation on their priority list. This revelation underscores the deep …
It’s official: San Francisco’s office vacancy rate just set a record. The office-vacancy rate in and around downtown San Francisco continued to creep upward to a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a report from CBRE. The increase, though expected, came despite the highest level of leasing activity since the second quarter …
Men aren't even mentioned on the Democrats' "Who We Serve" page. Why would men want to vote for people who don't serve them? pic.twitter.com/qVKcrOiXNE — The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole) October 24, 2024 Sources: Pew Research Center – Party Affiliation Among Voters: 1992-2016 Tufts University – Young Voters in the 2016 General Election Statista – Party …
BREAKING: Donald Trump now leads in all swing states in the 2024 election with a 60% chance of winning the election. With over $100 million traded on @Kalshi, election markets continue to suggest Trump's lead is widening. The election is now 11 days away. pic.twitter.com/dpBAt0tAYy — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) October 24, 2024 This is …
The trajectory. pic.twitter.com/7x59bmBk5k — Tuomas Malinen (@mtmalinen) October 23, 2024 Why in the hell are we cutting interest rates? Honestly it’s complete insanity. The bond market hates the idea as you can see by the rising 10 year yield. Inflation is still a major problem and is not under control. — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) October …
Global Central Bank Liquidity is now on trend, implying we're only 4 weeks away from a crisis. https://t.co/5mEWN5sH0i pic.twitter.com/d4iqi4j5MQ — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) October 24, 2024 VIX action is operating from a much higher base than the 1H 2024 days. Gaps & dips. pic.twitter.com/w1Tvszo2PV — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) October 24, 2024 Is it time for a …
There are some warning signs that could indicate an increased risk of an economic downturn or crisis: High public debt: A large and unsustainable national debt can lead to a debt crisis, resulting in high interest rates, inflation, and reduced economic growth. Overvalued stock market: A prolonged period of overvaluation in the stock market, often …
by confoundedinterest17 Not a great sign for the mighty US economy. This morning, the flash PMI for manufacturing printed at 47.8. Three straight months of print below 50 means … contraction. Do I say contraction?
🚨 #BREAKINGNEWS Jack Posobiec, Charlie Kirk and other Trump loyalist are now getting ahead of what appears to be a bombshell report on Donald Trump. Calling it AI and warning his supporters not to believe their own eyes and ears. Outside Trump's circle they are calling these… — Ford News (@FordJohnathan5) October 23, 2024 Just …
by confoundedinterest17 We are in the jungle. And its a bungle in the economic jungle. Existing home sales disappointed (yet again) in September, declining 1.0% MoM (vs expectations of a 0.5% MoM rise). August’s 2.5% MoM drop was revised up to a 2.0% MoM drop, but still left existing home sales down 3.5% YoY… Source: Bloomberg Total sales …
Dumb AF! — Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) October 24, 2024 David Axelrod commented that Kamala Harris tends to resort to “word salad city” as a way to evade answering questions she finds uncomfortable. David Axelrod commented that Kamala Harris tends to resort to "word salad city" as a way to evade answering questions she finds uncomfortable. …
TL;DR Doctor delays publishing a puberty-blocker study due to U.S. political climate. Study on 95 children showed no mental health improvements from puberty blockers. Contrasts earlier Dutch study that supported their benefits for transgender youth. Concerns about research delay, as results could impact legal decisions on youth gender treatments. Lack of consistent evidence and increasing …
The USDA Nutrition Guidelines Committee previewed their new guidance today on an internal zoom. A CORE principle is “REDUCING focus on chronic disease reduction.” Committee members are paid by Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Abbott, and Mars. And yes, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford is a member of this panel which makes the nutrition guidelines for our …
Foreclosure activity in Texas, especially DFW, surges, revealing a housing bubble worse than 2008. THIS IS GOING TO GET REALLY BAD VERY SOON… — Mike Investing (@MrMikeInvesting) October 22, 2024 September existing home sales fell 3.5% year-over-year to the lowest level since October 2010 (!!!!) US home sales are on track for their worst year …
Bill Ackman supports Donald Trump and critiques Tim Walz’s potential presidency. He highlights influential figures on Trump’s team, especially Elon Musk’s emphasis on government efficiency. Ackman regards RFK Jr. as intelligent and focused on important health-related issues. pic.twitter.com/eMiECOiPji — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 23, 2024 Ackman’s endorsement of Trump showcases a significant alignment with influential …
This North Carolina man totally nailed it when asked about why he's voting for Trump "I find it funny that as soon as he became a Republican, he became a racist. But name me a that racist that won an NAACP award." 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tDBurlfg5m — George (@BehizyTweets) October 23, 2024 AC
Character.AI, valued at $1B, is facing a lawsuit from the family of a 14-year-old who took his life after becoming obsessed with an AI chatbot based on “Game of Thrones” character Daenerys Targaryen. The lawsuit claims that the AI technology “tricks customers into handing over their most private thoughts and feelings,” holds it accountable for …
Worst breadth since August on both exchanges. Notice how in August when breadth was at this level Nvidia was imploding. Now, Nvidia is near all time highs. Does not portend well for bulls when the only stock that matters implodes. pic.twitter.com/iyBRdk0NP8 — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) October 23, 2024 Stock market news today is just entertainment and …
by confoundedinterest17 I’ll feel a whole lot better … when Kamala Harris is gone. Mortgage applications decreased 6.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending October 18, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 6.7 percent …
Japan's 40-Year Government Bond Yield rises to highest level since 2008 🚨 pic.twitter.com/sYaX3jeQT2 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) October 23, 2024 When intervention BOJ? The first big CB to lost control is the Bank of Japan pic.twitter.com/3N7zkMf9HW — The Macro Guy (@SagarSinghSetia) October 23, 2024 USDJPY climbs above 152 level Here it goes again #MacroEdge …
LOL … The Atlantic has always been fake news trash. https://t.co/bBrazVSLrv — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) October 23, 2024 Actual headlines and stories from The Atlantic. 😂🤨 pic.twitter.com/RsOeNjG7Mf — MAZE (@mazemoore) October 23, 2024 One of the worst US media scandals in years is how they deliberately covered-up and falsely denied what everyone (including Americans) knew: …
The percentage of Americans who say they have a great deal or a fair amount of trust in the mass media has fallen to a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The percentage of Americans who say they have a great deal or a fair amount of trust in the mass media has …
GOLD spot hits a new all-time high, surging past $2,748/oz! Have you bought gold in recent years? pic.twitter.com/YYKrsOihhl — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 23, 2024 🚨Equal-weighted SPX has entered a BEAR MARKET versus gold🚨The #SPX, #NASDAQ100 and #StockMarket are expected to follow soon #CapitalRotation pic.twitter.com/RGR5EPZ78K — Northstar (@NorthstarCharts) October 23, 2024 #Bitcoin looking VERY vulnerable …
Here’s her full statement: “It is because of my love for our country, and specifically because of the leadership that President Trump has brought to transform the Republican Party and bring it back to the party of the people and the party of peace.” “That I’m proud to stand here with you today, president Trump, …
NVIDIA is the largest member in the Semiconductor industry and is at a new all-time high, but breadth for the industry is weakening aggressively … only 35% of members are trading above their 200-day moving average (a 1-year low) NVIDIA is the largest member in the Semiconductor industry and is at a new all-time high, …
by Michael Have you ever wondered why so many of the most powerful men in our society turn out to be sexual predators? As you will see below, another extremely powerful man was just arrested on Tuesday. This happens over and over again, but we aren’t supposed to see a pattern. Every time another big name …
by confoundedinterest17 The US economy is crumbing down under Biden/Harris. No, the economy doesn’t hurt so good. The Citi Economic Surprise Index just rose to its highest level since April. The 10Y Treasury yield just rose to its highest level since August.
So you're telling me this time wasn't different? Housing sales volumeJobsHome prices https://t.co/prm70qxZra pic.twitter.com/wUebwVCIpE — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) October 22, 2024 The fake financial news (which is all in for one candidate) along with the entire bureaucrat economist class – won’t tell you these things. https://t.co/GxdX9Sf0wq — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) October 22, 2024 Considerable increase …
Gold’s price is rising so quickly that analysts, forecasts and headlines are scrambling to keep up. JP Morgan has identified this new trend as the “debasement trade,” and explains why we’re still in the early days of record gold prices… Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals and the …