Will Bitcoin CRASH This Time After the HALVING?
This week's $BTC halving could result in Bitcoin miners sustaining annual losses of up to $10 billion pic.twitter.com/Dla29MP5Mv — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 16, 2024
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BlackRock CEO’s meltdown underscores backlash against woke agenda.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s recent meltdown during an earnings call highlights the backlash against the company’s embrace of a “woke” environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda. Fink’s frustration over the loss of billions in contracts due to perceived misinformation underscores the growing skepticism towards corporate activism. The incident serves as a stark reminder that even …
Credit spreads rise, financial conditions tighten, Goldman Sachs Panic Index soars.
With credit spreads on the rise and the 10-year TIP trading at 2.2%, financial conditions are tightening, sparking concerns among investors. While systematic funds tread cautiously amid thinning market depth, the next fortnight looms as a critical period. Contrary to expectations, inflationary fears drive Treasury yields up, leading to a plunge in stocks and a …
Even Russia allows more transparency than Australia nowadays? Absurd.
A stark contrast emerges between Russia’s response to a terrorist attack and Australia’s recent demands for social media censorship. While Russia allowed widespread dissemination of information following the Moscow concert hall attack, Australia’s actions raise concerns about freedom of speech in a liberal democracy. The juxtaposition prompts reflection on the balance between security concerns and …
Mexican flyers urging non-citizens to vote for President Biden in US elections. UPDATE: They are all fake
Update: Credit where credit's due. I share @BillMelugin_'s extreme skepticism of Heritage's "scoop," skepticism which was validated by @thcartwright's confirmation that he had spoken to the person whose org is named on the fliers and she said they are outright fakes. https://t.co/OSAxKgZGZZ — Aaron Reichlin-Melnick (@ReichlinMelnick) April 16, 2024 I am extremely skeptical of this. …
Devastating fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic 17th-century former stock exchange, reminiscent of Notre-Dame tragedy.
Copenhagen’s skyline was marred by tragedy as a massive fire tore through the iconic 17th-century former stock exchange, reducing its historic spire to ashes in a scene reminiscent of the Notre-Dame catastrophe. Witnesses watched in horror as the 54-meter spire vanished into flames, leaving behind a smoldering reminder of the architectural heritage lost to the …
Seems you can’t withdraw your money in Canada without interrogation in Canada
Apparently you can’t even withdraw your own money from a bank in Canada without being thoroughly interrogated. Guy gets refused Apparently you can’t even withdraw your own money from a bank in Canada without being thoroughly interrogated. How is it any of their business what you do with your money? pic.twitter.com/qU0Ktubq9k — Ian Miles Cheong …
Bill Maher is 100% right about Canada being an unaffordable sh**hole!
I have Canadian friends who are moving to Latin American sh**hole countries because they say at least it’s an affordable sh**hole, in contrast to Canada’s status as the most unaffordable sh**hole. AC
Mass brawl erupt in Georgian parliament, MP punches lawmaker during speech
A Georgian opposition MP has punched a senior lawmaker of the country’s ruling party as he was making the case for adopting a controversial foreign agents bill, according to a video that went viral on social media on Monday. Aleko Elisashvili, who heads the Citizens party and claims to have briefly fought in Ukraine against …
10-year bond yields jump to 4.60% after poor auction last week. Yields may be about to go through the roof.
by Euro347 Bank of Japan has been saying they are keeping an eye on the Yen. And the yen keeps getting weaker, currently at 154 to the Dollar and going higher by the day. Bank of Japan is the single biggest holder of US treasuries. About a Trillion+ Dollars worth. If they want to save …
Market’s getting smoked right now.
Market's getting smoked right now. pic.twitter.com/zjGRfnpDDp — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) April 15, 2024 Recent market volatility, characterized by a three-day streak of significant selling, reflects mounting apprehensions amid escalating yields and deteriorating performance of real estate stocks. Against a backdrop of shifting interest rate expectations and concerns over stagflation, investors grapple with the implications of a …
Crime surge in NYC subway prompts fear among riders
The escalating crime wave engulfing the NYC subway system has instilled fear among commuters, leading to a decline in ridership as safety concerns intensify. In response, the NYPD has initiated efforts to regain control, focusing initially on arresting fare evaders. However, the effectiveness of this strategy is debatable, as it addresses only one aspect of …
Fed’s preferred metric surges above 8%; 10-year Treasury yield officially back above 4.6%; Power bills will keep rising.
Despite expectations of inflation tapering, the Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge surpasses 8%, highlighting ongoing economic strains. March’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) records a significant uptick at 3.5%, the highest since September 2023, with Core CPI outperforming forecasts for four consecutive months at 3.8%. Amidst this backdrop, concerns loom over the sustainability of rising power …
Raskin’s rant sounds like a conspiracy theory on steroids.
Raskin’s latest fantasy: Trump as Putin’s puppet. Cue eye roll and facepalm. Rep. Jamie Raskin: "Donald Trump is basically steering the bus and, of course, the person who's steering Donald Trump is Vladimir Putin. It's like Trump is the fourth branch of government and Putin's the fifth branch of government." And WE'RE the conspiracy theorists?! …
Shocking video claims popular US ice cream treat takes 22 hours to melt…
I’ve seen multiple videos of ice cream not melting right after a few hours but this video is after 22 hours so I need to share After 22 hours this is what this Drumstick Ice Cream looks like… America, what are they putting in our food?? Where is our regulation agencies?! pic.twitter.com/IyHtueIDg6 — Wall Street …
Nightly scenes reminiscent of ‘Mad Max’ paint Oakland as a city on the brink.
Oakland is out of control. pic.twitter.com/LnTdxlzARC — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) April 15, 2024 Every night, Oakland resembles something you’d see in Mad Max. How does anyone even live here? https://t.co/jkXYbdKnb8 — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) April 15, 2024
Critical radar outage hits National Weather Service, disrupting weather data availability across the United States.
With nearly half of its radar systems offline, the National Weather Service grapples with a widespread outage, impairing the timely delivery of crucial weather information. While no imminent severe weather threats alleviate immediate concerns, the incident underscores the indispensable role of reliable radar infrastructure in safeguarding public safety. As teams diligently investigate and strive to …
Chicago – Inside The Most DANGEROUS City in America: Gangs & Crime (2024)
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FICC introduces new fee, 10% of VaR, for increased volatility around specific Fed releases starting Monday.
In an unprecedented move, the FICC has just announced a new charge for increased Volatility around certain Fed releases – starting Monday. The charge will = 10% of members' VaR, accruing two days prior to, and the day of the specified Events below (/if conditions are met). pic.twitter.com/x7FgOaWdwj — M.B. (@741trey) April 12, 2024 This …
If Gordon Ramsey is helpless, can you just imagine what the average Londoner is up against?
If Gordon Ramsey is helpless, can you just imagine what the average Londoner is up against? 🙁 — MoSmith (@MoSmithHMC) April 14, 2024 QUOTE Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay of “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares” fame recently learned that his $16.21 million London pub has been taken over by squatters. A group of at least six …
Canadian home insurance policies introduce exclusions for war and civil unrest
Amidst growing concerns about the potential risks of civil unrest and government actions, Canadian home insurance companies are implementing exclusion clauses that could leave homeowners unprotected in the event of damage caused by war or civil conflict. With this new development, homeowners face heightened uncertainty about the extent of their coverage, highlighting the need for …
Debtflation Nation! Fed Gov’t Spending $2 Billion PER DAY, Debt To GDP Headed To 200%, Electricity Costs SOARING
by confoundedinterest17 Biden and Congress have never met a project that they weren’t willing to fund (except a border wall with Mexico, of course). Inflation is heating up again as the Federal government continues to spend. 4-5% by November… US CPI on trend for 4-5% at US election in November. Source: BofA Above 5%…? Strong CPI …
In a twist of irony, Congressman Clyburn’s remarks on inflation timing coincide with grim economic news.
As Congressman Jim Clyburn seeks to downplay inflation concerns, attributing them to social media disinformation, a stark reminder of the gravity of the situation interrupts the narrative. Just as his words reach the airwaves, breaking news shatters the illusion, revealing yet another surge in inflation rates, painting a picture of economic instability impossible to ignore. …
Strengthening Democracy: Chip Roy’s ‘SAVE’ Act Promotes Voter Integrity
… JUST NOW 🚨@chiproytx’s ‘SAVE’ Act requires proof of US Citizenship to vote. Any city or state that helps illegals to vote would penalized. Under the SAVE Act, all voters must prove their citizenship, akin to procedures required for employment verification in the United… https://t.co/SNRxeix6oM — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) April 14, 2024 In a …
Israel Interception Rate = 98%. Biden tells Bibi US will NOT Participate in Offensive Operations against Iran
It wasn’t exactly a 99% interception rate, it was close to that though. 324 out of 331 Missiles and Drones were intercepted. 7 ballistic missiles were not. That’s an interception rate of 97.8% 7 strikes have been confirmed on an airbase in Israel with 3 different videos. pic.twitter.com/R6EfOEbVte — Ukraine Battle Map (@ukraine_map) April 14, …
Ukraine Supporters Say to Stop Allowing Iran and Israel to Distract You From Ukraine: “Remember about Ukraine”
Remember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about UkraineRemember about Ukraine — UNITED24 Media (@United24media) April 13, 2024 ⚡ Mayor: Kharkiv under attack by Shahed drones. — UNITED24 Media (@United24media) April 13, 2024 ⚡ Power outages in parts of Kharkiv after the Russian …
Iran warns nations aiding Israel in attack face retaliation; over 100 drones en route to Israel.
Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus. The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli… — I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) April 13, 2024 Any nation that …
Joe Biden in 2020: I’m worried Trump is going to get us to war in Iran.
Joe Biden expressed concerns during the 2020 campaign that President Trump’s actions might lead to a conflict with Iran. 2024:
Bitcoin is in freefall
Iran launches drones towards Israel. Price of Bitcoin collapses, while price of Gold spikes up. Turns out Bitcoin wasn’t much of a doomsday hedge, since you can’t use Bitcoins if the grid goes down. As we potentially head towards WWIII, Bitcoin crashes down, and Gold spikes up. https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/ https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/pax-gold/ I know from experience that when …
Iran’s unprecedented drone attack on Israel sparks conflict, with 200+ drones, missiles, and Dow futures plunge.
Iranian missiles strike airbase in southern Israel. Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/UNFCpp8zzP — AF Post (@AFpost) April 14, 2024 BREAKING – Iran attack 'ongoing': Israeli army pic.twitter.com/mYjGjhxWyc — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) April 14, 2024 As the world awakens to the echoes of explosions and the wails of sirens, a chilling reality grips the Middle East. Iranian missiles …