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While you weren’t paying attention, the @JoeBiden White House was caught working behind the scenes to kill a bill that would have forced him to disclose any foreign income he and his family members have received as well as any and all business conducted on Air Force One. The… pic.twitter.com/v4KFBnHSEC — Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) June …
Global debt has reached staggering levels. As of 2023, the total global debt stands at approximately $225 trillion. However, projections indicate that this figure could rise significantly by 2030. Let’s delve into the details: Global Debt Trends: Global leverage has been trending upward, and structurally higher interest rates are increasing the financing burden for governments, corporations, and households. The debt-to-GDP …
Searches for “nothing to do at work” skyrocketing byu/CaptainDr ineconomicCollapse The phrase “Searches for ‘nothing to do at work’ skyrocketing” means that there has been a significant increase in the number of people searching online for information or activities related to having nothing to do while at work. This could indicate that many individuals are …
by Ed Driscoll Americans still waiting on Biden broadband plan; rural high-speed internet stuck in Dems’ red tape. Residents in rural America are eager to access high-speed internet under a $42.5 billion federal modernization program, but not a single home or business has been connected to new broadband networks nearly three years after President Biden signed the …
Electric vehicle maker Fisker has indeed filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This marks the second electric startup to do so in the last year. Fisker Group Inc., the company’s operating subsidiary, estimated its assets to be between $500 million and $1 billion, with liabilities ranging from $100 million to $500 million. The bankruptcy filing comes amid challenges faced by the …
Meanwhile at the White House… pic.twitter.com/XYaNhK6ubK — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 18, 2024 h/t John Dutton
The Florida housing market has been experiencing notable shifts. While the overall state-level home prices have been steadily growing, there are specific areas where inventory has surged dramatically. For instance, in ZIP codes like Port Richey, located north of Tampa, listings have nearly tripled compared to last year, with a staggering 248% growth in listings year-on-year. This surge in inventory …
The 2024 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey conducted by the World Gold Council reveals that 29% of central bank respondents plan to increase their gold reserves in the next twelve months. This is the highest level observed since the survey began in 2018. The motivations behind these planned purchases include a desire to rebalance gold holdings, domestic gold production, and concerns related to financial markets, including …
A recent survey by McKinsey & Co. found that 46 percent of U.S. electric vehicle (EV) owners are likely to opt for a combustion-powered vehicle for their next purchase. The primary reasons cited for this inclination include concerns about the slow rollout of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program by the U.S. Department of Energy, high costs of ownership, and …
by Michael This month, rumors about the petrodollar have spread like wildfire all over the Internet. Some of what is being said is true, and some of what is being said is false. When other sources were reporting on “the death of the petrodollar”, I was asked why I was not writing about it. Well, …
by Michael It is happening all around us. Our nation is being radically transformed by people with extreme ideologies, and that should deeply alarm all of us. According to Google, an extremist is “a person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, especially one who resorts to or advocates extreme action”. Sadly, that …
via Mike Shedlock On a cost-adjusted basis, California leads the nation in percentage living in poverty. Blame the Progressive oligarchs like Governor Newsom. Unemployment rates from the BLS through April. State level data lags by one month. Chart by Mish. Warning to the World Spiked makes a strong case that a dominant class of oligarchs and …
According to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2024, the UK is expected to experience an unprecedented net loss of 9,500 millionaires in 2024. This places the UK as the second-largest loser of millionaires globally, trailing only behind China. Notably, this figure is more than double the 4,200 millionaires who left the country last year, which itself was a record-breaking exodus …
by confoundedinterest17 I can’t wait to get back where we started from. In terms of the economy. And the CRE office market is showing disaster. San Francisco office market availability rates have soared in Q1 2024 to over 35%, up from less than 10% in Q1 2019. Welcome to The Streets of San Franciso!
HOLY SHIT… According to the Financial Times, back in April of 2023, Chinese President Xi told EU President Ursula Von Der Leyen, that the US tried to bait China into attacking Taiwan. Frankly, I believe Xi. This is the same playbook the US used for Ukraine. The Casus Belli. The US put military forces all …
Hopes and dreams ratio, but never forget, this time it’s different pic.twitter.com/6J7Qz1q9Wf — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) June 18, 2024 It's all Tech pic.twitter.com/ZbQdqKhDqd — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) June 18, 2024 History Indicates the Nasdaq Will Struggle to Sustain its Outperformance pic.twitter.com/5uXx7ALooZ — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) June 18, 2024 Semiconductors A.I sector A …
https://twitter.com/glasklar_88/status/1802752827292618939 The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved an amendment that would require all women in the U.S. to register with the Selective Service System. This system maintains information on individuals who can be called up to serve in the military through the draft. The amendment is part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and …
BY DAVID HAGGITH The Fed has stated clearly now that it needs several more months before it will believe inflation is actually falling again, and this article explains clearly why that is. The two major factors that gave a tiny drop in CPI last week were oil and softening housing price increases, removing earlier pressure. …
According to a study by the Klaros Group, approximately 282 U.S. banks are currently facing stress due to two main factors: Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Exposure: These banks have significant exposure to commercial real estate loans. The value of these loans makes up more than 300% of their capital. CRE loans are tied to the performance of real estate properties, …
The Nasdaq 100 continues to notch record high after record high. Many of its stocks are not only lagging, but they're falling to monthly, quarterly, or even yearly lows and below their 10-, 50-, and 200-day moving averages. This is not normal. In fact, it's never happened before… pic.twitter.com/gopsw8WUJn — SentimenTrader (@sentimentrader) June 17, 2024 …
pic.twitter.com/zuWc2niZlv — redpillbot (@redpillb0t) June 16, 2024 “Dream incubation advertising is not some fun gimmick, but a slippery slope with real consequences,” they write on the op-ed website EOS. “Our dreams cannot become just another playground for corporate advertisers.” https://www.science.org/content/article/are-advertisers-coming-your-dreams h/t Skid Marx
by Michael There has not been a global war since the 1940s, and now nations all over the planet are armed to the teeth with weapons of immense destructive power. Everyone knows that it is just a matter of time before global conflict turns our world upside down, and once that happens everything will change. …
by TyreeThaGod The next time some financial expert from the New York Times tells you how terrible it is that you have a 401(k) that you control instead a pension, remember this. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/pensions-piled-into-private-equity-now-they-can-t-get-out/ar-BB1ogPlM Pensions piled into private equity, now they can’t get out Private-equity and pension funds seemed like a match made in heaven. U.S. …
Is Biden okay? pic.twitter.com/vrKECVNKEB — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 17, 2024 Karine Jean Pierre just said the countless videos of Biden lost and confused are “DEEPFAKES” 🚨 Karine Jean Pierre just said the countless videos of Biden lost and confused are “DEEPFAKES” These people literally think you’re stupid. pic.twitter.com/EltHISmrvu — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 17, …
(Tom’s Hardware) The United States House of Representatives passed a ban on the future sale of DJI drones in the U.S. on Friday, making the DJI ban more likely than not. The “Countering CCP Drones Act” is part of the United States’ 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA), a major piece of yearly legislation …
Over 75 million people in the United States are currently under extreme heat alerts as a heat wave sweeps across the country. The mid-Atlantic and New England regions are likely to experience highs in the 90s, with excessive humidity making it feel even more oppressive. This situation underscores the importance of staying indoors, staying hydrated, and taking precautions during …
The newest submarine of the Russian Navy "Arkhangelsk," a stealth submarine armed with hypersonic nuclear weapons, has taken to sea for the first time. It joins the "Belgorod" K-329, Russia's largest submarine, capable of carrying up to six Poseidon nuclear torpedoes pic.twitter.com/GTZI43RVKY — Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) June 17, 2024 Arkhangelsk: The K-564 Arkhangelsk is a Yasen-M class multi-purpose submarine. …
via notayesmanseconomics We have seldom been in a time where there has been so much confusion and uncertainty about the US economy. We came into 2024 with the Conference Board leafing indicators having suggested a recession on the cards and then saw that annual economic growth had been around 3%. More recently the two surveys …
MONTGOMERY COUNTRY, MARYLAND: In an effort to combat the 300% spike in youth crime, police are giving tickets for free slush to well-behaved kids: pic.twitter.com/T3THGToWiJ — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 17, 2024 The Takoma Park Police Department in Montgomery County, Maryland has implemented an innovative program called “Operation Chill”. Here’s how it works: Purpose: The program aims to reduce crime and build …
by mmofrki I’ve heard that unemployment is severely down but that’s due to most people needing to work upwards of three jobs just to scrape by. It’s scary how unsustainable it is. Especially given how unaffordable Healthcare is in the US, now imagine exhausted, sleep deprived people having heart attacks or other cardiovascular issues due …