Credit spreads spike while S&P barely moves, history says bear markets follow. Investors have rotated into cash at the fastest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic. “Buy the first pullback after a new high, sell the first rally after a new low.”

The bond market is getting twitchy. Over the past 20 years, when credit spreads blew out but the S&P 500 wasn't even beyond a pullback yet, it was 3-for-3 in bear markets. h/t @sentimentrader pic.twitter.com/xiba9GU3z2 — Jason Goepfert (@jasongoepfert) March 17, 2026 The market is green today and nobody's talking …

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Marco Rubio says Cuba needs ‘new people in charge’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling for “new people in charge” of Cuba as the island experiences its third nationwide blackout in four months. Rubio’s comments came as President Donald Trump told reporters: “We’ll be doing something with Cuba very soon.”

A major Reddit scandal is blowing up.

A major Reddit scandal is blowing up. A moderator tied to some of the platform’s largest trans subreddits was exposed as a convicted child sex offender. But here’s the part that’s really raising eyebrows… Users claim other moderators knew. And instead of removing him, they… — Revolver News (@RevolverNewsUSA) March …

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Fire on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford raged for hours, sailors say. USS Gerald R. Ford is heading to Souda Bay for repairs.

Fire on the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford Raged for Hours, Sailors Say – The New York Times The Ford is now entering its 10th month of deployment after arriving in the Middle East from the Caribbean. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/us/politics/uss-ford-fire-iran-venezuela.html 🚨 BREAKING: 🇺🇸 USS Gerald R. Ford is heading to Souda …

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Peter Schiff blasts lawsuit over junk food benefits

Nothing says entitlement like suing because your taxpayer-funded food benefits won’t pay for junk food. If someone else is buying your groceries, the response should be gratitude, not arrogance. This lawsuit is a perfect example of how welfare breeds an entitlement mentality. https://t.co/Z2bbkmFlPs — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) March 16, 2026

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson warns the escalating Iran conflict could choke off 20% of global oil, 25% of LNG, and more than a third of fertilizer exports

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson on RUSSIA'S WINS as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran: "[It's not] just the oil. [Russia's] got liquid natural gas… and fertilizer… [The US and Israel] have shored up the foundation of the Russian economy." pic.twitter.com/W2dqabq0Zj — Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) March 16, 2026 …

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U.S. and Israel BAFFLED by Iran’s underground “ghost” missile launchers. Spain, Italy pull troops after deadly Erbil strike

A message from Iran pic.twitter.com/Q2wmEjsh1p — Hamad Mansoor (@drhammmad) March 17, 2026 European Nations Pull Their 'Anti-ISIS' Mission Troops Out Of Iraq https://t.co/p1zDrNOtgY — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 17, 2026 Spain’s withdrawal follows a deadly drone strike Thursday on a French military base near Erbil that killed Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud …

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Do better Ireland.

NEW – Ireland's President urges "global citizens" to acknowledge their "shared responsibility" to invoke St. Patrick’s spirit, by standing in solidarity with migrants and to recognise "the invaluable contributions" they make.pic.twitter.com/Tk98m2eUiX — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) March 16, 2026

‘If Iran is invaded they will be DESTROYED’ Prof. Marandi – Redacted [VIDEO]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYDkyUcFSDw Professor Mohammad Marandi joins the program to provide a rigorous analysis of the escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran and the potential consequences of a military invasion. He explores the strategic military capabilities of the region and reveals why a foreign intervention would lead to a catastrophic outcome for all …

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Video shows new attacks at U.S. embassy in Baghdad

Israel says it has killed the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani. It comes as Iran launches new rounds of attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East. Latest updates: https://abc7.com/live-updates/iran-war-live-updates-israel-steps-operation-lebanon-trump-says-countries-help-strait-hormuz/18721484/

Over half of Americans say health care, a weeklong vacation and a new car are unaffordable. US 30-Year Mortgage Rate jumps to 6.86%, the highest level since November

Over half of Americans say health care, a weeklong vacation and a new car are unaffordable, per ABC — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 17, 2026 JUST IN: US 30-Year Mortgage Rate jumps to 6.86%, the highest level since November byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts Another out of context quote. Full quote shows Hassett saying …

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The U.S. doesn’t want you to know what De-Dollarization looks like in real time. Something strange is happening in the US Treasury market.

The U.S. doesn’t want you to know what De-Dollarization looks like in real time. Something strange is happening in the US Treasury market. pic.twitter.com/SA9Q5XqG6n — Vandell | Black Swan Capitalist (@vandell33) March 16, 2026 The backbone of petrodollar is the multi-decade agreement that all energy products are priced and traded …

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Dave Smith: ” Trump was gonna tell you… not only did they have a nuclear weapon by now, but they would have used it in a first strike… Netanyahu, who’s been lying about Iran for 35 years, he’s never even said this. He doesn’t think you’re as stupid as Trump thinks you are.”

Dave Smith: " Trump was gonna tell you… not only did they have a nuclear weapon by now, but they would have used it in a first strike… Netanyahu, who's been lying about Iran for 35 years, he's never even said this. He doesn't think you're as stupid as Trump …

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Would he have a shot?

I think Senator Paul's views on limited government and non interventionism will become increasingly popular in the US, though I don't think it will happen quickly enough for 2028. I also think that, given recent events and the current political zeitgeist, the more likely winner… — David Sommers (@dgsommersmkts) March …

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NYC spends $81,705 per homeless person, homeless cost set to hit $97K each in NYC

Spending per homeless person since 2019:NYC +187%, SF +190%, PDX +430%, LA +480%. Average: +320 Floor estimates. Homeless pop over same period: +13% Spending up ~320%. Problem up ~13%. pic.twitter.com/tW2pBan5rY — Charlie Smirkley (@charliesmirkley) March 16, 2026 Portland: ~$18K per homeless person in 2019. ~$95K in 2024. +430%. Homeless pop: …

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An oil spike in a weakening economy is not inflationary – it is contractionary! FED needs to LOWER rates to counter the effects of higher Oil Prices. “The Income Effect” is the reason. Morgan Stanley still expects Fed cuts, oil shock threatens growth. $150 oil warning, recession risk climbs to 20%

Let me be very clear! An oil spike in a weakening economy is not inflationary – it is contractionary! The FED is extremely misguided if they are going to treat a Supply-Driven Oil-spike as an inflationary trigger. FED needs to LOWER rates to counter the effects of higher Oil… — …

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