A hub for independent voices
Real-time market analysis with charts, signals, and coverage of key financial and geopolitical developments.
by Michael Over the past several years, thousands of businesses and millions of people have left America’s large left-wing cities. Of course when moderates and conservatives leave, that just causes those cities to shift even further to the left, and the politicians just implement even more self-destructive policies. So now …
Here are 10 ideas San Francisco can import from Tokyo to save downtown. San Francisco is at a pivotal moment. With foot traffic down 31% from pre-pandemic levels, and over 54,000 residents permanently gone, the need for a compelling new vision to revitalize our urban infrastructure is paramount — especially downtown. I …
Mitt Romney can’t even be normal talking about hot dogs. Why are so many politicians so super awkward? I just don’t get it. pic.twitter.com/kF0V1bFZL8 — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 21, 2023 Still, this doesn’t inspire confidence: Sen. Mitt Romney one of lead negotiators on bill that determines U.S. response to a …
Current freight market explained in one graphic pic.twitter.com/iSLemeT2ud — Ben Tschirgi (@BenTschirgi) July 18, 2023 These are the REAL initial economic indicators of a recession/depression. Obviously started at least a year ago. h/t Simian_Stacker
(7a) Lower Priced Teslas The average price of a used Tesla is over $24k lower than the peak last July. Video: https://t.co/uwLwbR3ssh pic.twitter.com/9qfGaCetiH — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) July 19, 2023 h/t Simian_Stacker
M2 deepest declineEVER pic.twitter.com/8xwBf4NZQN — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) July 17, 2023 This is fine.
#recession … #GFC2 #Corporate #Debt Bubble edition https://t.co/rp8zeG3gFQ — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) July 22, 2023 A $5 billion company straight to liquidation.https://t.co/AjU8BVg3rb https://t.co/JUjGFGFuDh — Danielle DiMartino Booth (@DiMartinoBooth) July 21, 2023
Lender moves to foreclose on 20-story S.F. office tower owned by WeWork venture The foreclosure lawsuit seeks to force payment of the debt, which now totals $250 million. Shady numbers. Wells Fargo increased their credit loss allowances by $949 million in their commercial loan portfolio per its earnings report. A …
Lowe’s worker axed after getting black eye trying to stop thieves https://t.co/4vIIXvT0Fr — @amuse (@amuse) July 22, 2023
IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler told CNN's Jake Tapper that the Justice Department hindered the Hunter Biden probe by blocking felony charges, search warrants, and interviews with the Biden family. Another IRS whistleblower, Gary Shapley, also testified about the Justice… pic.twitter.com/qYCDaSlPp3 — KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) July 22, 2023
DELINQUENCY ON ALL LOANS 👇 pic.twitter.com/FDnsFmO14F — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) July 22, 2023
"Ukraine’s contaminated territory is so massive that some experts estimate humanitarian clearance would take the approximately 500 demining teams in current operation 757 years to complete." -> Cluster bombs are certainly not helping … pic.twitter.com/eFagL6MPeS — Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) July 22, 2023
My daughters were so looking forward to this movie. They saw it last night. They came home pretty angry about it – and how much it missed the mark on every level. And not just – it was ok. But let down and angry about it. h/t iwasthere
A tip cannot be mandatory for ANY reason. Stop this. Watch the video where the cops are called on me over a tip…
by Qplus17 The reality is that most people want to be left alone to live their life. They want society and the government to do just enough to work, but also only enough so they can be left alone. Most people actually hate politics and most people have no interest, …
India’s ban on rice exports raises fear of global food price rises “India has banned non-basmati white rice exports to curb domestic inflation, raising fears of further increases in global food prices just days after wheat and corn prices were sent climbing by Russia’s termination of a key grain deal. …
Volcanic estimate 🌋📈 Initial scientific estimates were 50-million metric tons of water injected into the stratosphere by Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai submarine volcano. Likely off by a factor of 3. New research suggests 150-million metric tons or almost 40 Trillion gallons of… pic.twitter.com/BEnfFL2bEr — Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) July 22, 2023 The …
SAN ANTONIO (Gray News) – What started as a single flea bite has now left a Texas man without hands or toes. Michael Kohlhof, 35, believed he had flu-like symptoms until his feet went numb. According to a GoFundMe post from Kohlhof’s family, he went to the emergency room on …
Millennials are beating baby boomers and Gen X-ers when it comes to investing in gold, according to State Street. Demand for the precious metal, widely regarded as a safe haven asset, remains strong as recession risks loom. Gold has rallied almost 9% year-to-date, and is approaching the key $2,000 per …
A Mexican woman flew into a rage and stabbed her husband when she found what she thought were snaps of him on his phone having sex with another woman — who happened to be her when they were dating years ago. Police responded last week to reports of a domestic …
Nowadays, if you oppose such books being read in school, you're considered a right-wing extremist and a bigot. It's utterly absurd! pic.twitter.com/P5XgWayvab — Dr. Simon Goddek (@goddek) July 19, 2023 https://twitter.com/_/status/1681569045555073025 h/t Dan
Consumer #Credit slowed even more in May, and we saw revisions for March and April that were lower than last month. So, people are taking out less debt in the following forms, which shows a sign of credit contraction. -Auto loans-Home improvement loans-Appliance and… https://t.co/txsBRdV4VR — Micro2Macr0 (@Micro2Macr0) July 15, …
Remember when Biden prohibited any accounting reports for weapons being sent to Ukraine? Now we know why 🚨A new DOD OIG report states potentially millions of dollars worth of weapons have being stolen & resold by Ukrainians, including grenade launchers https://t.co/1Ju7fo7Unf https://t.co/Nt7lrSw7PA pic.twitter.com/pGaruMraZV — DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) July 21, 2023 John …
by bullsarethegoodguys Societe Generale Since the Federal Reserve began aggressively hiking interest rates last year, more and more economists warned that a US recession was imminent. But that recession has not yet arrived, and there’s no sign a recession is near even after reliable indicators like the inverted yield curve …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJi2TaSvd8E Detransitioned boy castrated by doctors warns kids about perils of gender ideology: ‘Patient for life’ A young male, who formerly identified as a transwoman, who was castrated and became a “patient for life” as part of “gender-affirming care,” wants to warn others not to follow in his footsteps. He …
#recession … #Tech Bubble 3.0 edition https://t.co/Eqq0KrS0eF — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) July 21, 2023
