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Bitcoin has begun its descent into chaos. If the pattern plays out as expected, bitcoin:native will bottom at $19,000 in October 2026. This is a warning sign that market liquidity is now drying up. The implications for the stock market are obvious. https://t.co/kZpdAT9PP9 pic.twitter.com/pikN3KMep2 — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) May 18, 2026
Buyers snag final decent shot before rates and shortages choke every deal… Sellers stare down frozen listings while families get crushed in the squeeze… Boomers hoard low rate castles, next generation priced into rental prison… Housing today is the best it will get for the next 5-??? Years https://t.co/u2ZVM3vNYG — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) May 18, …
The CPI is a total fraud, by design. Its true purpose is to hide how high inflation is, not to accurately report it. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) May 17, 2026 Charlie: The US just can't afford to report inflation accurately, if they did report inflation pre 1980 revision calculations and Treasuries actually had a positive …
Trump family funds rake in huge Pentagon deals right as drone war explodes… Mysterious crypto wallets score millions betting on Tehran attack hours before it hits… Don Jr advisory role at Polymarket collides with family defense plays… via 1silent_one1 On February 27, 2026, six brand new crypto wallets with zero trading history appeared on Polymarket …
Innocent citizens finally get the green light to end threats on the spot… Break-ins turn fatal for the bad guys, courts back the homeowner every step… This is how all crimes should be handled. Any necessary force should be legal, all the way up to deadly force. If a criminal gets hurt or killed as …
Federal debt in arrears smashes through 2019 peak , now $171 billion and climbing… Middle aged borrowers lead the collapse , average defaulter pushes nearly 40… Millions walk away from payments in early 2026 , fresh wave of skips hits hard… Americans are defaulting on their student loan debt at a record pace: Delinquent federal …
It’s almost like they want to lose money. AC
Walmart: $489 million Coca-Cola: $186 million McDonald’s: $91 million Home Depot: $85 million Nvidia: $56 million Microsoft: $42 million Oracle: $41.7 million Amazon: $35 million Apple: $30 million Cisco: $19.7 million Disney: $17.3 million Adobe: $14.6 million AMD: $7.4 million Netflix: $7.3 million Costco: $6.3 million FedEx: $5 million Starbucks: $4 million Tesla: $3.7 million …
That would mean that only wealthy people could be in Congress. We actually should pay them well, but ban stock trading or force them to set up a REAL blind trust with accountability mechanisms. Additionally, place a lifetime ban on lobbying. 😘 — Kenny Kuntz 💫 (@CouchLuv) May 18, 2026
Peter Grandich, Founder of Peter Grandich and Company, discusses US markets, the broader economy, geopolitics, and precious metals.
WSB degens loading up again on the eternal bag, this time it sticks? via WSB: It has been a while since I have posted a Due Dilligence post here so buckle in because this is going to be a long one. No AI in this one either, this is all from the dome. Here is my Original …
by Martin Armstrong The United States has crossed a threshold that historically marked the beginning of sovereign debt crises for empires throughout history. According to newly released figures, U.S. debt held by the public has now surpassed 100% of GDP for the first time since World War II, reaching roughly 100.2% as public debt climbed …
Key takeaways Affected Areas: Air quality warnings issued for New York City, Westchester & Rockland Counties, Baltimore metro area, Anne Arundel County, Northeast Maryland, and Southern California’s Coachella Valley & San Gorgonio Pass. Health Risks: High levels of ozone and particle pollution can cause lung irritation, asthma flare-ups, heart risks, and eye/throat discomfort. Vulnerable groups …
AI flops hard reading simple names in order, all that cash wasted on basic failure… Schools chase automation hype for a job any human could nail blindfolded… Graduation dreams get crushed under tech that stumbles on alphabetical lists… Big funding pours into AI, yet it can’t handle the easiest ceremony task… This is a prime …
Media should be in jail — KT Davis (@carefree201215) May 18, 2026 More hopium https://t.co/ZF50Pk8gPK — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) May 18, 2026 Only because of his post. The world is an absolute joke. https://t.co/6zgBppwhfj pic.twitter.com/rci4GmIVb3 — Ted (@TedPillows) May 18, 2026
Quintina Brown lands chopper in kids park without city nod then signs off the fraud… We are infested with lowlifes. All public offices. Anybody that has access to government funds. The only path is to reduce the size of government and drastically cut taxes. They won’t stop spending. But we can stop paying. — birdungus …
Sanctuary jurisdictions lose every federal dime under fresh hammer… Prosecutors shielding illegal thugs now face prison for the blood spilled… Americans pay heavy price while officials coddle border invaders… Clip unleashes reply firestorm demanding real jail time for the enablers… Not defunded. Jailed. Sanctuary cities have ALWAYS been in violation of federal immigration laws. To …
In Ebola outbreak, a number of Americans in the Congo believed to have had exposure to suspected cases CDC says it supporting partners who are ‘actively coordinating the safe withdrawal’ of individuals ‘directly affected by this outbreak’ A number of Americans who are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are believed to have had …
Trump drops 10 billion dollar IRS suit , trades it for 1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund slush setup… DOJ taps judgment cash to bypass Congress and fund lawfare victims straight from Treasury… Critics scream rushed deal dodges court scrutiny plus Constitution breach on massive scale… Trump family gets apology only while victims queue up for cash …
@NYCMayor you just proved Reagan’s point. Thanks — Reebs (@Reebs73488130) May 18, 2026 🤣🤣🤣🤣The Left endorsing:“I never worked hard; taxpayers fund my entire lifestyle" — MR. Xclusive (@DOCMAGA1) May 18, 2026 Reagen built abundant housing, Zohran could learn a thing or two on messaging if he wants to do the same. pic.twitter.com/2FZcwhRKsT — Nathan Reeder …
Powerful GOP Congressman Dismisses Rising Gas Prices from Iran War: ‘That’s Life’ Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a key ally to President Donald Trump, struggled to downplay rising gas prices amid the war with Iran as CNN’s Kaitlan Collins pressed him on the topic At one point during the interview, Jordan argued gas prices “were coming …
Active shooter hits Islamic Center of San Diego triggering full lockdown chaos… Live coverage explodes as authorities swarm the scene in real time… Breaking alerts flood feeds while details on victims and gunman stay scarce… UPDATE: As of now, death toll reportedly rises to 3, including a security guard and 2 staff members pic.twitter.com/Ujjr7mUv6j — …
Fast track Nasdaq 100 spot after 15 days forces pension funds and ETFs to chase tiny supply… Zero real price discovery as low float pumps vibes valuation straight into index buyer trap… via WSB New rules from Nasdaq remove the 10% minimum requirement. Under the old rules, a new stock had to season for at …
A California jury on Monday found OpenAI co-founders CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman not liable for having allegedly unjustly enriched themselves by turning the once nonprofit company into a for-profit business. Tesla CEO and fellow co-founder Elon Musk initially sued the pair, as well as OpenAI and Microsoft, one of the company’s biggest …
We need to have a serious discussion about how to fix these teen takeovers. Nearly EVERY time, the crowd is OVERWHELMINGLY Black, but we are not allowed to notice that because that's racist… …so how do we fix this? Seriously, what is the ACTUAL solution here??? pic.twitter.com/RJmv2wjT6r — Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) May 18, 2026 …
Skeptics warn the casual truce promise changes nothing on the ground… Trump is trying to pump the market again with the post he made a few minutes ago. At some point, this is going to stop working. — Ted (@TedPillows) May 18, 2026 Trump TACO’s yet again. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/OUfq9qZTvj — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) May 18, …
The 34 year old actress immigrated to the West from China before landing major roles on big-budget network shows… Liu raked in massive paychecks from premium streaming platforms like HBO, Netflix, and Amazon Prime… Social media users immediately blasted the Hollywood millionaire for her total blindness to actual communist oppression… Elon Musk cuts straight through …
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the massive “Anti-Weaponization Fund” this morning… The $1.7 billion federal initiative aims to financially compensate individuals targeted by previous federal investigations… Blanche labeled the payout pool a lawful, necessary process for victims of institutional lawfare to seek financial redress… Critics instantly slammed the fund as a …
Chinese people are good at pretending to be serious to give you hard time. If the US agrees to provide with whatever they need, Bessent can march into the Great Hall of the People like walking into his own home. Chinese people only pretend to be serious. — Pat (@Patricia21st) May 18, 2026
