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“The urban doom loop is accelerating. As commercial buildings empty and default, tax revenue declines, defunding city services like police, fire safety, and more.” The urban doom loop is accelerating. As commercial buildings empty and default, tax revenue declines, defunding city services like police, fire safety, and more. 🔊 https://t.co/ZO4wb5w9zu — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) …
NEW – Federal judge rules Biden admin likely trampled on free speech, orders federal agencies to refrain from pressuring social media companies on censorship during the trial.https://t.co/FDX8LzMEiv — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) July 4, 2023 via WSJ: A federal judge issued a broad preliminary injunction limiting the federal government from communicating with social-media companies about online content, …
The third OPEC+ oil cut. Oil ended down on the news. Sign of an extremely weak global economy. pic.twitter.com/Ic3kgQWpFf — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) July 3, 2023 Optimism around the Chinese consumer has faded following the re-opening A weakening Chinese economy is a major red flag for the global economy pic.twitter.com/8sDZ0BweP2 — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) July 3, …
Banks would lose $541 billion in ‘hard landing’ contingency: Fed The Federal Reserve said Thursday that banks are well capitalized enough to endure a severe recession but stand to lose $541 billion if the economy heads south. The findings came from the Fed’s annual stress test of the banking sector, which is based on major …
https://twitter.com/_/status/1663206273603588096 It’s officially been a week since I let my wife do a porn with another guy. I felt a little jealous at first but overall it wasn’t that big a deal. She’s watched me sleep with hundreds of girls and it’s never affected our relationship. Sleeping with that gentleman has been… — adam22 (@adam22) …
The Netherlands passed a new law to give housing to Ukrainian refugees. It is nota bene a right-wing government. But the message is clear, there are so many refugees coming that they can’t accommodate that they passed an emergency law giving municipalities the power to expropriate homes. However, that is going to create a civil …
“The smart people have already paid the tab and gone home The remainder will wake up tomorrow with regrets” Don’t see a Recession? It’s Last Call at the bar The smart people have already paid the tab and gone home The remainder will wake up tomorrow with regrets https://t.co/jn65YPXxhk — Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW) July 2, …
by BoatSurfer600 Inflation could be headed for a big drop, and prices could cool significantly without the US having to deal with a recession, according to Bank of America. Strategists pointed to the inverted 2-year and 10-year Treasury yield curve, the bond market’s notorious recession gauge that has successfully predicted numerous downturns, most recently in …
by BoatSurfer600 The U.S. national debt spiked by $851 billion since the debt ceiling was suspended a month ago on June 3, and now hit $32.32 trillion. This is just an amazing freak show. Source: wolfstreet Stocks would do well too as liquidity would explode. This is probably the easiest scenario for governments but it …
by provoko Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund valued its holdings in Reddit at $15.4 million as of May 31, according to the fund’s monthly disclosure released Friday. That’s down 7.36% from the $16.6 million mark at April’s closure and altogether a slide of 45.4% since its investment in August 2021. The updated share value suggests …
“New FDIC data shows Bank of America, $BAC, faces $100+ BILLION in bond market paper losses. $BAC claims it’s not an issue as they don’t plan to sell. Sound familiar? That’s because it is. Both Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic collapsed for this reason. Some background: Bank of America is bearing the cost of …
“Almost 70% of home loans in the United States have a 4% or less interest rate. Millions of people won’t want to give up those mortgages so they can take on a 7% loan. So if you think there is an impending housing market crash? You’re wrong.” Almost 70% of home loans in the United …
via newsweek: Some student loan borrowers encouraged others to default on their loans “en masse” following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to cancel President Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan, but one expert told Newsweek why that may not be a good idea. “Okay, thing I can actually talk about: Mass default …
“Today the Netherlands, tomorrow the world!” Dutch farmers, beaten by police, protest the seizure of 3,000+ farms, to make way for immigrant housing—on orders of Klaus Schwab. While France burns, let’s all keep an eye on Holland; because what’s happening there WILL also happen here, unless the people stop it. https://twitter.com/_/status/1675067990063104000 As France burns we …
For decades, McDonald’s was the most popular fast food chain in America, a place where families and children could enjoy a meal at affordable prices. But those days are long gone. Now, the soaring cost of several menu items is making the company lose millions of customers and billions in sales every year, resulting in …
via thegatewaypundit: The Minister of the Interior in France announced on Sunday the country will restrict internet access in “certain” neighborhoods as the violence continues across the country. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the restrictions are meant to prevent the use of social media and other platforms to organize violent activities. Via Midnight …
https://twitter.com/_/status/1675116728995704835 omg this is so scary🤯 https://t.co/SQC0qP4Ne4 — 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐲 (@ernaayyy) July 1, 2023 https://twitter.com/_/status/1675009732623450112 At around 10:30 local time, a violent explosion occurred at a chemical plant owned by qiantai new material company in the city of guixi, jiangxi province, china. pic.twitter.com/zMcjBolxRy — Nico (@Nico00503) July 1, 2023 Almost looks like a nuke went off. …
“If the economy is re heating and we are avoiding a recession then inflation will also re heat and they will raise more and we will still end up in a recession. Yes, it is that simple.” If the economy is re heating and we are avoiding a recession then inflation will also re heat …
“Personal savings have plummeted following C19 It’s now at the lowest levels since 2013 WIth credit card debt and interest rates at their highest levels, consumers now face major headwinds” Personal savings have plummeted following C19 It’s now at the lowest levels since 2013 WIth credit card debt and interest rates at their highest levels, …
WEF agent CEO takes over Twitter weeks before Europe begins imploding. Twitter implements new draconian policies limiting the spread of information under the guise of "protecting you from yourself." https://t.co/fT2KAvnYJr pic.twitter.com/QTkOVh7TZs — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) July 2, 2023 “Macron embarrassed the U.S. on his trip to China when he publicly voiced his stance against U.S. policy. …
No wonder they are in the state they are.Pathetic. — Eleanor (@eleanorzjames) July 2, 2023 “France last night: 41 police stations attacked 79 police injured 2560 fires in streets 1360 cars burnt 234 buildings burnt 45,000 police deployed” France last night: 41 police stations attacked 79 police injured 2560 fires in streets 1360 cars burnt …
“Macron expressed interest in France joining BRICS, 2 weeks later his country burns. How long before he’s replaced with someone more favorable towards US/NATO foreign policy.” https://twitter.com/_/status/1675038562406789120 France's public debt has exceeded 3 trillion euros, having increased by 638.5 billion euros in three years. No wonder Macron is desperate to attend the BRICS summit. His …
Photo by Howtogoto From Peter Reagan at Birch Gold Group Time to batten down the hatches, folks. That warning comes from HSBC Asset Management earlier this week. It could be a long recession, too. It’s not that surprising, once you take the highlights of HSBC’s into account: …blaring recession warnings across Western economies and investors should brace for a turbulent …
NYC Being swarmed: Clouds of green gnats are taking over NYC. Here is what it looks like in Brooklyn right now. #nyc #gnats #bugs pic.twitter.com/wUIO5Cwl0v — Tyler Donaghy (@tylerpdonaghy) June 29, 2023 Baltimore being swarmed last week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPEakwjLwUg @slottypippen Ive been slapping myself all day #nyc #bugs #swarm #infestation #news #nycnews #updates #trending #wildfire #wildfiresmoke …
by BoatSurfer600 via reuters: A total of 130 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with almost half in advanced development, pilot or launch stages, a closely-followed study shows. The research by the U.S.-based Atlantic Council think tank published on Wednesday said significant progress over the past …
“French people have now begun to defend themselves. Macron has abandoned his people.” French people have now begun to defend themselves. Macron has abandoned his people. https://t.co/VvvXgXJBTq — Real News Éire (@real_eire) June 30, 2023 “The French police are probably afraid to engage now that the rioters are armed. If they fire back and kill …
by Dismal-Jellyfish From Nov 2015 through at least Mar 2023, Credit Suisse reported to the Trade Reporting & Compliance Engine (TRACE) approximately 9,000 late trades, and OVER 500,000! inaccurate TRACE reports. Punishment? Censure & $900,000 fine. Inside, I attempt to show these actions can facilitate naked shorts… Source: https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/fda_documents/2018060924101%20Credit%20Suisse%20Securities%20%28USA%29%20LLC%20CRD%20No.%20816%20AWC%20gg.pdf OVERVIEW From November 2015 through at …
Recent stock market surge deviates from reality, with fund managers buying overvalued stocks to catch up, pushing the market higher. https://twitter.com/MFHoz/status/1674879653008359424 Look at NAIIM, they are fully invested now. — The Macro Pulse (@TheMacroPulse) June 30, 2023 Nine months down, and nine months up. And what a load of bull shit we've had to suffer …
“BREAKING: Photos have just leaked of Michelle Obama currently vacationing on a massive private yacht on a private island in Greece This means the Obamas were rage-tweeting about being “oppressed” & “victimized” after the SCOTUS Affirmative Action ruling from THIS luxury yacht:” "Barack Obama & Tom Hanks were spotted enjoying a lavish vacation together in …
Paris is currently experiencing their first ever George Floyd effect. The festivities broke out following the police shooting of a 17-year-old named Nahel M. during a pursuit. The all-too familiar narrative appears to be unfolding quite nicely: widespread looting, raging fires, riotous protests, and demands for the implicated officer’s head on a platter. Even celebrities …