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In a bold move for Argentina, President Javier Milei has taken office with a commitment to slashing the budget and rejecting leftist ideologies. A breath of fresh air for the country, Milei is steering away from woke ideology and socialism, signaling a significant shift in Argentina’s political landscape. Stay tuned for the impact of these …
https://twitter.com/_/status/1725841446748467635 Bravo, Ryan Casey! pic.twitter.com/eu92XoTJcw — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 18, 2023 Text from image: “It just sickens me to the core that someone can come to this country, be fully supported in terms of social housing, social welfare, and free medical care for over 10 years – over 10 years – never hold down …
by confoundedinterest17 President Biden reminds me of Cousin Eddie, the dimwitted cousin of Clark Griswold’s wife in the Vacation movies. Except that Cousin Eddie is a nice dimwit while Biden is a nasty dimwit. And politcal stooge. Given that turkey prices are up 321% under Biden, the famous Thanksgiving line “Save the neck for me, Clark” is …
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HFGCS Emergency Action Message – 11175 kHz2023.11.18 @ 21:34Z callsign: AVAILABLE 194 characters:… pic.twitter.com/bsw3n1bmDB — NEET INTEL (@neetintel) November 18, 2023 The HF-GCS is used by the United States Air Force to send instructions for their operations through messages, and most commonly send Emergency Action Messages (EAMs). The HF-GCS is not exclusive to the USAF, …
Elon is done FA’ing with these people. He is going after Media Matters and anyone related to or funding the organization, and ALL of their related entites!! He is going after their board, their donors, their network of dark money, all of them…. Brock, Podesta and the rest of that bunch are some really twisted, …
The sustained 18-month decline in the Conference Board Leading Indicator is a worrying trend reminiscent of historical economic crises, particularly in 1973-74 and during the Global Financial Crisis. The current -7.8% decrease aligns with significant economic downturns over the past six decades, indicating a potential hard landing. This, coupled with a high and rising loan …
This year, we have seen 250,000 layoffs in tech. Between 2022 and 2023, ~415,000 tech layoffs occurred. However, the layoffs were vastly limited to tech over the last couple of years. It may now be spreading. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) November 17, 2023 Mortgages …
JP Morgan: $1.3T rundown in Reverse Repo has been a massive non-QE liquidity boost The only thing that saved markets pic.twitter.com/br1umuNwAX — Roberto Rios (@peruvian_bull) November 17, 2023 It’s wild to me how much people can ignore Bank failures dwarfing 08/09 Swiss Gov sealing records of Credit Suisse failure for 50 years Commercial Real Estate …
Central banks are stuck, and the way governments handle money is causing trouble. Many people who suggest where to invest don’t have much gold in their plans right now. But, history shows that big money sources are starting to change and invest more in gold, making it a really good opportunity to consider. My thesis …
by confoundedinterest17 Under Biden’s Reign of Error (or green economic transformation), the US has seen over 8 million illegal immigrants enter the US which is a far greater number than births in the US. In other words, Americans apparently are NOT being born under a bad sign. Hence, the US is seeing the demand for housing …
by mrmrmrj As you can see from the chart, a rise in bond yields typically ends with a financial accident. The most recent example is the 2018 global selloff that was sparked by the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates and scaling back its quantitative easing program. This led to a sharp increase in bond …
Inflation in essential areas, including car insurance, car repair, transportation, rent, homeowner costs, and food away from home, far exceeds the 3.2% CPI headline rate, challenging the notion of a broader decline in prices and signaling an ongoing affordability crisis for consumers. While CPI inflation is at 3.2%, inflation is much higher in many basic …
We are witnessing an inconsistency in the legal treatment of former President Trump and President Biden concerning the handling of documents. The question arises as to why Trump might face severe consequences while Biden’s case may not result in charges, suggesting a potential lack of fairness or equal application of the law. MEANWHILE, Trump faces …
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is a great company and their stock price reflects that. They are a leader in the online payment space and have shown consistent growth over the years. Their revenue for the most recent quarter was impressive and I expect them to continue to perform well going forward. Disclaimer: This information is …
“The Israelis raided a hospital and found … toilets and a ventilation system. They want you to believe this justified genocide. I’m so glad they are showing the world how pathetic their propaganda is.” The Israelis raided a hospital and found … toilets and a ventilation system. They want you to believe this justified genocide. …
by _BreakingGood_ All of the memes and jokes about how “the bears were wrong, the market is booming” changes nothing. There are foolproof indicators of a recession on the horizon and those denying it are in denial. The yield curve is inverter, the unemployment and jobs rates are taking an absolute sh*t this month, you …
Escalating delinquencies in commercial real estate loans, a shrinking S&P 500 real estate sector, and plummeting property values paint a dire picture, hinting at an imminent banking crisis. With soaring mortgage payments and declining retail sales, the signs point to an urgent and potential economic crisis. Delinquent commercial real estate loans at US banks have …
Anheuser-Busch’s marketing chief to finally exit after Bud Light’s Dylan Mulvaney fiasco Anheuser-Busch’s US marketing chief plans to resign as the brewer continues to grapple with sharp sales drops following its disastrous Bud Light campaign with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Benoit Garbe, chief marketing officer for the embattled company’s US portfolio of beers, canned cocktails …
New Law Allows Tenants to Not Pay in New York State There is a new law in New York State that allows tenants to stay in the home they are renting even if they do not pay. If you know anyone who owns a rental property, hopefully, things are going well. New York State has …
Walmart ($WMT) experiences an 8% decline as CFO expresses concern over October trends, prompting a reevaluation of consumer health. The retail giant notes a significant sales drop in the last two weeks of October, and management remains cautious, acknowledging ongoing strain on consumers. Despite inflation easing towards 3%, the lingering impact is evident, compounding on …
Did you know the World Health Organization, in its founding document (1946), exempted itself from criminal charges? "Why would an organization need to give itself exemption from criminal prosecution?" asked Dr. David Martin. "The reason why they wrote that into their founding… pic.twitter.com/8J3hWqn03E — The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) November 16, 2023 In the world …
As we approach the new year, a shift toward credit risk is expected, replacing interest-rate concerns, according to Mohamed El-Erian. The recent steep drop in October’s Producer Price Index (PPI), the largest since April 2020 during the Covid lockdown, heightens worries. Fitch predicts ongoing challenges for US regional banks in 2024, and with earning trends …
by qtrinh3 My fellow regards and market bulls. The headline CPI is 3.2% up YoY while core CPI (excludes energy and food) is up 4.0% YoY. Both beating market expectations and this means JPOW has shut the F**king Door on Inflation right? Right? US CPI October 2023 Wrong!!!! The US CPI uses a flawed method …
@KeithMcCullough warns that the recent surge in Regional Banking ($KRE) and Real Estate ($XLRE), often seen as positive, could be a bear market bounce, potentially misleading investors before a recession. Drawing parallels to the Great Financial Crisis, McCullough highlights this as outright panic buying and suggests the current crisis might surpass the GFC, impacting Main …
by Michael Crime is completely and utterly out of control in this nation. During the first six months of this year, retail theft was up 109 percent in the city of Los Angeles. In response to this tsunami of theft, retailers are starting to lock up products all over the nation. But if we don’t start locking …
The current scenario paints a stark picture of the market dynamics, as hedge funds find themselves in a position where net exposure to the “magnificent 7” has surged from 12% at the beginning of the year to a staggering 99%. This dramatic shift suggests a significant reduction in the number of buyers. High-profile investors like …
The collapse in the Producer Price Index (PPI) signifies a critical shift, as companies find themselves unable to command exorbitant prices from customers, leading to a significant impact on their profit margins. The era of making extraordinary profits and refinancing at 0% appears to be coming to an end, exacerbated by the Federal Reserve’s decision …
The clearest wave count. And the worst case for bulls. This portends panic before the end of the year. pic.twitter.com/Lvjh9hfIAN — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) November 14, 2023 "This time is different" pic.twitter.com/Wvm3oZO2Wb — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) November 14, 2023 Bulls, you gave it a good try, but you didn't make it to the end of the year …
by Michael The seemingly endless drought in the heartland of America is not going to be good for food production. For years, I have been relentlessly warning my readers that Dust Bowl conditions would return to the middle of the country. And now, Dust Bowl conditions have returned to the middle of the country. In …