Hiring rate falls to its lowest level since early 2011, aside from the worst moment of the pandemic. Rents are coming down

For private sector jobs, a low(er-)hire, but (still) low-fire market: • Vacancy rate ticked down to 4.5% in November, matching a cycle low • Hiring rate ticked down to 3.5% in November, matching a cycle low • The job-quitting rate ticked up one tenth to 2.2% (off of a cycle… pic.twitter.com/EeKTPGbVy9 — Nick Timiraos (@NickTimiraos) …

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According to Challenger, the pace of hiring has fallen off a cliff. Weakest September for job creation since 2011; Searches for “second job” reach an all time high

It’s obvious the economy is a mess right now, slowest job growth in 15 years, a weakening dollar, sky-high tariffs, a government shutdown, and everything else falling apart. Meanwhile, the top 10% are chilling, barely noticing any of this, watching their net worths hit new records as the market keeps climbing. We didn’t get the …

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Credit card delinquencies hit 12.31%, highest since 2011; Household debt climbs to $18.2 trillion

Serious Credit Card Delinquencies rise to 12.31%, the highest level since 2011 🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/KPm8CIdS04 — Barchart (@Barchart) May 15, 2025 Credit card delinquencies have surged to 12.31%, marking the highest level since 2011. The latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York paints a troubling picture of consumer debt, with households struggling under …

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Consumer confidence hits 2011 low, 74% now living paycheck to paycheck

Bullish! https://t.co/60XMDdvb6s — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) April 29, 2025 Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as anxiety over the impact of tariffs takes a heavy toll. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.9 points …

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Credit card delinquencies highest since 2011. 275,000 jobs cut in March as layoffs surge. Trucking volumes have collapsed to near pre-COVID levels.

The pressure is not just building. It is bursting through the seams. More than 5,300,000 student borrowers are now in default. Another 4,000,000 are about to be hunted down when federal collections resume on May 5. These are not small figures. They represent lives unraveling under debt that was never meant to be repaid in …

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Japanese 10-yr JGB hits 1.14%, highest since July 2011. More ‘good collateral’ turns ‘bad.’ Is a rut pull coming?

The Japanese 10-yr JGB traded this morning at 1.14% – the highest yield since July 2011. This should keep rising along with the US treasury 10-yr – which will likely breach 5% in the coming weeks. The Japanese 10-yr JGB traded this morning at 1.14% – the highest yield since July 2011. This should keep …

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Housing defaults have just hit the highest levels since 2011; 2006-08 vs 2022-24 peak cycles show distinct trends.

BEWARE: Housing defaults have just hit the highest levels since 2011 This is not looking good pic.twitter.com/lFqQMxpVNt — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) June 19, 2024 Here's a comparison of home prices through 23 & 24 months since cycle peaks. 2006-08 vs 2022-24 on left. On the right is months 25 and on of the 06 cycle. …

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Japanese 30Y Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2011: Financial System on Edge

In a startling turn of events, the Japanese 30-year yield has soared past 2%, reaching its highest level since 2011. This financial milestone, combined with the USDJPY’s stubborn persistence around 156.5 despite softer CPI, weaker NFP data, and a $60 billion intervention, paints a grim picture for the global economy. Key Points: The Japanese 30-year …

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Sierra Nevada’s snow battle: Union Pacific’s giant snowblower maintains rail service, tackling ‘Sierra Cement’ since 2011.

In the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, the Union Pacific Railroad employs a powerful arsenal to combat the challenges posed by heavy snow, commonly referred to as “Sierra cement.” To keep the vital supply chain moving, the railroad utilizes rotary snowplows, an impressive solution that hasn’t halted rail service on the mountain since 2011. The rotary …

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Media Ownership Consolidation Raises Alarming Diversity Concerns in 2011, a Drastic Change from 1983

The consolidation of media ownership can limit diversity of perspectives and information, potentially leading to homogenized content. With fewer entities controlling the majority of media, there’s a risk of reduced representation of varied viewpoints, less investigative reporting, and potentially biased or limited coverage of news and issues. This can impact the public’s access to a …

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Vivek Ramaswamy, chosen by Soros foundation and WEF in 2011, played controlled opposition due to his smooth talker skills.

Whenever you hear Vivek Ramaswamy talk about taking down the system, keep in mind he worked as an investment partner at a hedge fund before founding biotech, Roivant Sciences, in 2014 He stepped down as CEO in 2021, but remained chairman until 2023 He isn't changing anything… pic.twitter.com/PjCPWLVIOc — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) August 20, 2023 Vivek …

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“Homelessness is my number one priority” – Gavin Newsom, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Seems like you are the problem if you cant address and correct your number priority in 20 years. https://twitter.com/thekevindalton/status/1675250179220574208?s=46&t=z4S3SbHryFIVFQgblrJk4Q And remember, when was in charge of San Fran he gave the homeless bus tickets to go out of town, to any town but his. h/t labbond

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