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Shares of conservative news channel Newsmax plunged more than 70% on Wednesday as its meteoric rise as a new public company proved to be short-lived. The stock tumbled a whopping 77.5%, following a 2,230% surge in Newsmax’s first two days of trading after debuting on the New York Stock Exchange. At one point, the rally …
https://twitter.com/Mayhem4Markets/status/1907530833751118202 Trump pulled out this chart and its over. pic.twitter.com/r0gGCe6wWp — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) April 2, 2025 #Trump is announcing his #reciprocal #tariffs on other countries. If you don't understand WHY he thinks this right thing to do, the chart below sums up the unfair trade relationship with our partners. pic.twitter.com/GD1AeSrkMQ — Lance Roberts (@LanceRoberts) April …
US families are increasingly buying homes to house members of multiple generations. A record 17% of home purchases last year were “multigenerational” properties, up from 11% in 2021 and the highest share in data going back to 2012, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Among buyers of all ages, 36% said …
President Donald Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will be stepping back in the coming weeks from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man. The president remains pleased with Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency initiative but both men have decided …
Sen. Mitch McConnell privately indicated to Sen. Tim Kaine he would back the Virginia Democrat’s resolution to undo President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs. Kaine told reporters Wednesday that the former GOP leader told him the day before that he would back Kaine’s resolution, which will get a vote on the Senate floor Wednesday evening. A spokesperson confirmed Kaine’s remarks. …
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP CONSIDERS IRAN’S OFFER FOR INDIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS—MILITARY OPTIONS STILL ON THE TABLE The White House is seriously weighing Iran’s proposal for indirect nuclear negotiations, with Oman likely to mediate. While Trump prefers direct talks, he remains open to… https://t.co/6lWzfdF3kL pic.twitter.com/suPnboU2XO — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 2, 2025 US CONSIDERS INDIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS WITH IRAN: …
by confoundedinterest17 The mortgage market got its mind set on a recovery, but Biden’s mindless economic policies have jammed up the mortgage market. Example? Mortgage applications are down in a season where they typically increase. Mortgage applications decreased 1.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications …
"The U.S. economy may look rosy on the surface, but under the hood, it’s supported by just three pillars, writes Bleakley Financial Group’s Peter Boockvar: spending by the rich, spending by the government, and anything to do with artificial intelligence." Do you agree? — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 2, 2025 The U.S. economy might look vibrant …
What you need to know President Donald Trump is set to unveil new tariffs today at the White House. Trump is expected to detail sweeping new levies on goods imported into the United States at a Rose Garden event at 4 p.m. ET. The White House is calling the new tariff rollout “Make America Wealthy …
The tariffs are genius and explained here. I don’t understand why people are up in arms about President Trump’s tariffs. These are RECIPROCAL tariffs. These countries have already been imposing their tariffs on us for decades. We finally have a President who is saying “hey bud,… pic.twitter.com/GuOJ47YRj2 — 👉M-Û-R-Č-H👈 (@TheEXECUTlONER_) March 29, 2025
President Trump’s social media company on Wednesday filed papers with securities regulators that would allow Trump’s trust to sell almost 115 million shares of the company’s stock. Why it matters: Truth Social may be hoping for a halo from Newsmax, the conservative media company that went public Monday and saw its stock rise from $10 …
“DOGE is dead without making a dent (Elon out the door), 2) Lower than expected tariff revenues as Admin gets spooked their policies will cause a further slowdown so already talking down expectations to make sure a hawkish tariff regime doesn’t ensue. Need to build back confidence but less tariff revenues doesn’t help the budget …
“FINANCIAL ANALYSTS SPLIT ON TRUMP’S TARIFFS BULLISH VIEWS: 🔸 FUNDSTRAT: Predicts a V-shaped rebound if tariffs are targeted, arguing markets have overcorrected (-8% S&P 500) and clarity could spark a rally. 🔸 Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Sees tariffs as a negotiable cap, easing worst-case fears and potentially stabilizing markets. BEARISH VIEWS: 🔸 YARDENI RESEARCH: Calls …
via notayesmanseconomics Finally we have arrived at Liberation Day when we will find out in full what US President Donald Trump plans on the tariff front. The Financial Times is presenting it in relatively apocalyptic terms. Investors are on edge ahead of Donald Trump’s plan to hit imports to the US with new tariffs “immediately” …
BREAKING: Job postings on Indeed dropped -10% year-over-year last week to the lowest in 4 years. Over the last 3 years, job postings have declined -33%. As a result, available vacancies are just 8% above pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, NEW job postings have dropped -40%… https://t.co/NjibDegyuc pic.twitter.com/2ZBcCISntm — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 1, 2025
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Argentina’s poverty rate dropped from 52.9 percent to 38.1 percent during the second half of 2024, according to new data by the National Institute of Statistics and Census of Argentina (INDEC). Local outlets reported that INDEC, a decentralized entity within the Argentine Economic Ministry, observed a nationwide decrease in poverty and indigence (extreme poverty) rates …
After three years of consolidation, energy stocks seem poised for a major breakout in my view. Yet another case of excessive skepticism likely turning into opportunity. pic.twitter.com/XruGHUYix8 — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) April 1, 2025
Turkey’s government denounced opposition calls for a mass commercial boycott following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu that sparked nationwide protests, describing them on Wednesday as an economic “sabotage attempt”. After the mayor was detained two weeks ago, the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) had called for a boycott of goods and services …
🚨🇺🇸 CNN ACCIDENTALLY ADMITS IT: SOROS IS OK BECAUSE HE HIDES IN THE SHADOWS Jake Tapper and Kara Swisher just revealed the incredible double standard in their coverage of political donors. When discussing Elon's Wisconsin involvement, Tapper openly admitted: "You don't see… https://t.co/pY3dv64W9s pic.twitter.com/hd8hoWHHFe — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 2, 2025
TSLA deliveries 336,681, -13% y/y, estimate 390,343 Model 3/Y deliveries 323,800, -12% y/y, estimate 381,536Other models deliveries 12,881, -46% q/q, estimate 16,335 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) April 2, 2025 https://twitter.com/MacroMicroMe/status/1907425117770231905
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a trade agreement with the state of Mexico – commonly known as Edomex to distinguish it from the country as a whole – during a trip to the country on Monday, aiming to deepen economic cooperation. Pritzker led the delegation of state officials and business leaders on a trade mission …
by Martin Armstrong You have to wonder why we have the most incompetent people in government, perhaps in history. While there is not a single leader in Europe who I would even want to have a drink with or shake hands, we see the same on the LEFT in the United States. No matter how …
The Trump Administration doesn't understand how much government, consumers and financial markets depend on the global subsidy of low-cost imported goods. They are the foundation of our house of cards economy. Once it topples, removing the tariffs won't put it back together again. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) April 2, 2025 By definition, Trump's tariffs will …
Some blame technology. Others point to the economy. But the real shift started when COVID turned socializing into a health risk. Lockdowns forced people indoors, breaking routines that never fully returned. Some never relearned how to engage. Others simply stopped trying. Now, millions go days without real interaction, and it’s becoming the new normal. The …
As severe thunderstorms threatened to hit parts of the Midwest and South on Wednesday, forecasters warned of potentially deadly flash flooding, strong tornadoes and baseball-sized hail. A large swath of the nation from northeast Texas to Michigan was forecast to see the potential for high winds and tornadoes on Wednesday. The area at highest risk …
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, said its troops would be stationed along NATO’s eastern flank in Lithuania, and the unit will be fully operational by 2027. This marks the first time soldiers from the country will be on a permanent foreign deployment since World War II. “We have a clear mission. We have to ensure …
