JD Vance refuses call from Zelensky

🇺🇸🇺🇦❗️US Vice Presidential candidate on Donald Trump’s team, J.D. Vance, refused a telephone conversation with the head of Zelensky’s Office, Ermak. Kiev planned to establish contacts with the most likely winners of the presidential elections, but was refused. – ISZ reports — Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) July 18, 2024 THIS IS HOW YOU DEAL WITH ZELENSKY!!!😎🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/7e6JlrItqv …

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Housing defaults have skyrocketed to levels not seen since the 2008 Financial Crisis; Geopolitics erode foreign buyers; Chinese buyers drop to 11%.

WARNING: Housing defaults have skyrocketed Such a run-up was last seen during the Financial Crisis pic.twitter.com/KcDppiC6Lz — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) July 19, 2024 Housing Affordability Continues to Erode The latest data on housing affordability paints an increasingly challenging picture for American homebuyers. As of July 2024, the median household would need to spend an estimated …

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Musk has added a 4th law of Robotics.

Of course we all know the first 3. Or better learn them before Robots take over. Asimov Three Laws of Robotic Musk wants to add a 4th law, Hard coded on a non-erasable, non-removable chip, placed with priority over everything in the control system. That if it hears ANYONE say, “stop stop stop”, It will …

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The Bloom is off the Rose for this Economy (and the Sunflower Ain’t so Sunny either)

BY DAVID HAGGITH The fall in stock values widened significantly today; unemployment rose to recession levels; oil prices say stagflation through the summer; and the Houthis still rule. Photo by Jennifer Uppendahl on Unsplash Here’s a quick rundown on the economy from today’s news. Stocks take a bath Stocks are still tanking. Today, the Dow joined the tumble …

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Crowdstrike outage sparks global chaos as airlines grounded. Hospitals, media, airports, 911 services all shut down.

BREAKING: American Airlines, Delta and United grounding all flights due to IT problem – ABC — BNO News (@BNONews) July 19, 2024 NWO Assult News – https://t.co/M44LRIMeTtMass worldwide IT outage affects airlines, media and banks – BBC News — Anti Lockdown Alliance(GLOBAL) (@Demo2020cracy) July 19, 2024 MORE – Berlin Airport announces the suspension of all …

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Let’s Investigate the Media Spin About Inflation

The rate of inflation has subsided. And that’s good news – but not quite as good as the White House would like you to believe. Here’s why… From Peter Reagan at Birch Gold Group | Reading time: 5 minutes I regret to inform you, the corporate media is spinning the latest inflation report, again. The official overall inflation rate …

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Whoopi Goldberg Says She Spread Her Mom’s Ashes on Disneyland Ride By Faking a Giant Sneeze

In order to spread her mother’s ashes, Goldberg said she would “scoop some of her up” and pretend she had a cold by faking a big sneeze. The television personality confessed that she used the same method to spread the ashes near the “flowers where it says Disneyland.” https://people.com/whoopi-goldberg-says-she-spread-her-moms-ashes-on-disneyland-ride-by-faking-a-giant-sneeze-8679787

Jobless claims surge: Initial claims hit 243,000, continuing claims reach 1.867M, highest since 2021.

Initial and continuing jobless claims are continuing to rise with initial claims at 243,000 (+20,000 in one week) and continuing jobless claims at their highest level since 2021. — Wealthion (@wealthion) July 18, 2024 Continuing jobless claims increased to almost 1.9 million today, the highest since late 2021#MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) July 18, 2024 ⚠️Breaking! …

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If he survives the weekend, he probably survives…

BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi has told US House Democrats that President Biden can be "persuaded fairly soon" to exit the 2024 presidential race. New reports from Fox Business state that President Biden may drop out as soon as tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/fHarCYzSJ5 — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) July 18, 2024 Source close to Biden pushes back on calls …

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China foreign direct investment -28.2% yoy. Lowest since January 2009.

China’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has indeed seen a significant decline. As of the latest reports, FDI into China dropped by 28.2% year-on-year, marking the lowest level since January 2009. This decline reflects broader economic challenges and shifts in global investment patterns. https://twitter.com/joosteninvestor/status/1813953331217436971

Stock Market Volmageddon 2 coming? Advance-decline line is setting the stage for a BIG move

Advance-decline line is setting the stage for a BIG move The market continues to maintain its bullish structure ht g.o.t. pic.twitter.com/r1uzPI7c8Z — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) July 18, 2024 $VIX $15.69 Up 22% since our Vol 2 Return Of Risk was released last week 😳 https://t.co/O0DSGDdvqo — The Coastal Journal (@1CoastalJournal) July 18, 2024 #NASDAQ100 …

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Top Democrats believe Biden will drop out this weekend. Behind the scenes, it’s over for Joe. Kamala surges to large lead in betting odds.

Several top Democrats privately tell us the rising pressure of party congressional leaders and close friends will persuade President Biden to decide to drop out of the presidential race, as soon as this weekend. Why it matters: The 81-year-old president, now self-isolating with COVID, remains publicly dug in. But privately he’s resigned to mounting pressure, bad polls, and untenable scrutiny …

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Whatever is coming… It involves Bank of NY Mellon

Whatever is coming… It involves Bank of NY Mellon pic.twitter.com/j0bwTTwCnb — M.B. (@741trey) July 17, 2024 2/ BNY Mellon Capital Markets is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of another wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of BNY Mellon, a/k/a "BNY Mellon".June 30, 2023 BNY Mellon Capital …

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Donald Trump Jr.’s Granddaughter Kai Trump: “A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing.”

Donald Trump Jr.'s Granddaughter Kai Trump, just have a POWERFUL SPEECH: “A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing.” pic.twitter.com/gGsR8g0MF0 — BP Yaduvanshi {काशी} (@YaduvanshiBp) July 18, 2024 They investigated him, they impeached him (twice), they indicted him (four times), and on Saturday they tried to kill him. Trump …

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Children in Uganda recreate assassination attempt on Trump.

Meanwhile in America… pic.twitter.com/a19cnczv8I — Yvonne Rogers (@YvonneRoge81986) July 17, 2024 STOP IT!!!😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ncPwXuQonU — il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) July 17, 2024 Digital simulation on Trump assassination attempt. Digital simulation on Trump assassination attempt. First shot is correct, though I doubt the other two were that close.pic.twitter.com/KU52YQmId6 — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 16, 2024

Multiple Senators confront, demand answers and then chase down Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle in Milwaukee. Different angle on Kim Cheatle chase clip.

Multiple Senators confront, demand answers and then chase down Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle in Milwaukee at the RNC. Video was shared by Senator Marsha Blackburn.pic.twitter.com/ZWZ4bBJ45U — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 18, 2024 Senator MarshaBlackburn just confrontedSecret Service Director Kimberley Cheatle at the Republic National Convention. "She can run, but she can't hide from …

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The S&P 500’s price to peak earnings ratio has soared to 25.9, the highest since 2000…. Nasdaq: Large Engulfing candle, followed by a falling window.

The S&P 500's price to peak earnings ratio has moved up to 25.9, its highest level since 2000 and 50% above the historical median. $SPXhttps://t.co/l5IYmkf6Ih pic.twitter.com/DFI74St163 — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) July 17, 2024 Nasdaq Large Engulfing candle, followed by a falling window 2 major warnings🚨 Engulfing is a bearish trend reversal candle. Falling window is …

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M&A activity in the US and Canada hit its lowest since the pandemic… 33 million US small businesses face worst outlook in 50 years

"M&A activity across the US and Canada slowed in the second quarter of 2024 to the lowest level since the early days of the pandemic, owing to relatively high interest rates and financing challenges."@SPGlobal pic.twitter.com/Vd9ervi16o — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) July 17, 2024 There are 33 MILLION small businesses in the US, 44% of GDP. They …

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CNN’s Van Jones: “A bullet couldn’t stop Trump. A virus just stopped Biden.” It’s over for Joe.

CNN's Van Jones: “A bullet couldn’t stop Trump. A virus just stopped Biden.” It's over for Joe. pic.twitter.com/83C4gfI47E — toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) July 18, 2024 Joe Biden tests positive for COVID, taking him off campaign trail. President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, delivering another setback to his candidacy as pressure mounts on him to …

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China is getting absolutely wrecked.

And it’s only getting worse. Recently, due to upstream water pressure, the Three Gorges Dam has increased its flood discharge efforts. On the morning of July 16, local time, the dam opened 11 spillways, releasing water at a rate of 44,000 cubic meters per second. This is only the second time since its commissioning in …

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Memo From WH Delegating Presidential Powers And Authority To Others?

b]Memorandum on Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Sections 1333, 1342, 1352, and 1353 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET SUBJECT: Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Sections 1333, …

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Can “stocks” rally without Tech? Every pundit yesterday said yes. Today, even the Russell 2000 can’t rally without Tech.

Can "stocks" rally without Tech? Every pundit yesterday said yes. Today, even the Russell 2000 can't rally without Tech. Note that every time the RUT broke the upper Bollinger band (2 sigma) the market imploded. Six times in a row, now on seven… pic.twitter.com/6l5gh5sWLu — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) July 17, 2024 What happened in Y2K when …

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Biden would consider dropping out on doctors medical advice

7:00 minutes in: Sky News Senior Political Reporter Trudy McIntosh says US President Joe Biden previously noted only “God almighty” could make him quit the race for presidency but now concedes medical advice from doctors would also make him consider pulling out. “In his first interview since that big disastrous debate he said only God …

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