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Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, Tariffs have not yet bit consumers in a big way. But they will. Firm’s Expected Unit Costs and Price Growth for 2026, data from Atlanta Fed Please consider the Atlanta Fed report Firms’ Cost and Price Expectations in the Wake of Tariff Hikes A striking feature of this year’s tariffs …
by Mike Maharrey With gold scaling record highs on what feels like a daily basis, mainstream financial analysts are scrambling to raise their price forecasts. Goldman Sachs recently upped its 2026 price projection to $4,900. Not to be outdone, Bank of America has now raised its 2026 forecast to $5,000 an ounce. Gold cracked the $4,000 …
It's all fun and games until the banks accelerate your loans when times get tough. — Dirty Birds (@DirtyBirdFlow) October 13, 2025
pic.twitter.com/c2KZbYl04Z — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) October 8, 2025 Meanwhile the number of years of median income to buy a home keeps growing continuously. pic.twitter.com/jG0uuKJAYy — Aeraryum (@Aeraryum) October 9, 2025 The shutdown is now in week two and Washington’s gone silent. No jobs data, no CPI, no Treasury reports, the Fed is flying blind. Prediction …
No, not entirely. Canada's program targets specific prohibited assault-style firearms (over 2,500 models banned since 2020), not all guns. Owners can get compensation via a voluntary buyback, with amnesty extended to October 2026. After that, possessing those firearms could lead… — Filip V. (@V468420Filip) September 28, 2025 No, not entirely. Canada’s program targets specific prohibited …
Next year, 401(k) and 403(b) catch-up contributions for high earners must go into Roth accounts instead of traditional pretax accounts. Anyone with Social Security wages over $150,000 will be affected. For people in state pension systems, this likely applies to Medicare wages instead. If Medicare wages are just above $150,000, this rule creates an immediate …
Zillow’s home value estimate is now dropping in 24 states on a month-over-month basis, and in 15 states on a year-over-year basis, as of their August 2025 update. More broadly – home values are going down in half of the U.S. Housing Market, with the Sun Belt and West region experiencing declines. Access the data …
Tariffs will literally say differently in a few months — Jedi Knight ™ (@sirferrell2) September 22, 2025 Forbes: Since last year's election, the Trump family has nearly doubled its wealth to $10B, profiting from the presidency. This is pure corruption. pic.twitter.com/WBETMotGaG — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) September 22, 2025 The House is local election. National …
Europe is being forced to confront its dependence on U.S. protection. Countries on Russia’s border will either spend heavily on defense or expose themselves to strategic collapse. Europe’s scramble to fund Ukraine’s security proves Trump’s strategy works—forcing allies to pay their share instead of draining U.S. taxpayers. NATO members stepping up? That’s the America First …
by Martin Armstrong France’s Ministry of Health has urged all hospitals to prepare for war by March 2026. President Emmanuel Macron repeatedly stated that he is ready to deploy French troops to Ukraine’s front lines, and now, the entire nation must prepare for the inevitable. Hospitals throughout the nation have been urged to prepare for …
Ernst was the first woman from Iowa elected to Congress and the first female. BREAKING: Sen. Joni Ernst confirms she will not run for re‑election in 2026. pic.twitter.com/DtzQU8M3oV — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) September 2, 2025
EIA now sees Brent crude falling below $60 by the end of 2025 and averaging around $50 through 2026. https://www.eia.gov/pressroom/releases/press573.php The US rig count is already in freefall. It’s down to 411 this week, from 487 in January. Back in December 2022, there were 780 rigs running. That’s a 52% collapse. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/crude-oil-rigs OPEC+ has reversed …
In this video, we reveal the top 17 breakthrough technology trends that are set to transform the way we work, live, think, and connect in the next two years. From AI-powered everything to quantum computing, brain-machine interfaces, green tech revolutions, and more—this is your ultimate future roadmap. You’ll get a close look at game-changing innovations …
Today: Same as when the 90 Day Tariff Pause “Leak” came out Release Headline saying Powell is out Test the Market Reaction Walk it back immediately Everything they do is driven by the Market. — Manz🌪 (@ManzTrades) July 17, 2025 Trump won't fire Powell: if economy goes into freefall, he has a scapegoat until May …
If ur a democrat, you are really relying on these people to get you a win in 2026. It’s not gonna happen, you need to change leadership. pic.twitter.com/OlsJc5zggr — tic toc (@TicTocTick) July 3, 2025 🚨 BREAKING: Left wing protestors are screaming at the top of their lungs outside a courthouse in New York City …
38% of the U.S. debt maturity needs to be rolled over into long-term Treasuries by 2026. https://t.co/g0CDnPkX8C pic.twitter.com/8svxKOA1MH — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) May 26, 2025 Ray Dalio says "You need to pay attention to the bond markets." pic.twitter.com/kPUHl6vUsf — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 26, 2025 Is that safe? https://t.co/PL8A1m6If2 — Jan Nieuwenhuijs (@JanGold_) May 26, 2025 (1/2) …
TESLA’S ROBOTAXI MATH IS INSANE – $2.9B PROFIT WITH JUST 100K CARS Waymo’s 1,500 robotaxis generate $250M in revenue – and still lose money. Now picture Tesla with 100,000 robotaxis by 2026: 100 miles/day, $1/mile, 80% margin = ~$2.9B in pure profit annually. That’s 12x Waymo’s revenue – and Tesla’s just getting started. Scale that …
According to Goldman Sachs, inflation is about to imminently take off and not stop accelerating until June 2026. I’m sure this will sell very well heading into the midterms. pic.twitter.com/8Q8EI2rrPe — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) May 7, 2025
CALIFORNIA’S GAS PLAN: LESS FUEL, MORE PAIN AT THE PUMP California is about to lose 20% of its fuel-making power, and drivers are bracing for impact. Valero’s Benicia refinery will shut down in 2026, cutting over 400 jobs and slashing supply in a state already paying $4.83 a gallon—$1.68 above the national average. So, lawmakers …
#BREAKING – IT’S OFFICIAL: Trump administration moves to BAN essentially ALL artificial food dyes in the USA food supply at RFK Jr.’s direction. Eliminate 6 dyes: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, by the end of 2026. FDA Commissioner Makary says: “This administration is NOT interested in doing the …
President Trump is considering removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends in May 2026. According to sources close to the administration, former Fed governor Kevin Warsh is the frontrunner to replace Powell if a change occurs. Warsh, who served during the 2008 financial crisis under Ben Bernanke, has publicly stated that the …
Written 13 years ago.https://t.co/GeBHZEavhF — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) April 3, 2025 “Almost all economists, financial analysts, journalists, pundits, bloggers, and armchair cynics will scoff at this prediction. But the cycle exists because people don’t believe it. Now that the US economy is recovering from the Depression of 2008, people are wondering when will be the next …
Gold price is up over 15% so far in 2025, conquering the previously-unthinkable $3,000/oz level with no signs of slowing down. What does that tell us about the future of the U.S. dollar? Let’s take a look… By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals and the …
Model me this: Dario expects full reciprocal tariffs to bump CPI to estimated +1.3% pts – about the same negative hit to GDP. Stagflation on top of bear market. So now tell me: Why are markets a buy here? https://t.co/2pRSGdxYRH — Samantha LaDuc (@SamanthaLaDuc) March 19, 2025 Breaking CNBC: Bank of America’s CEO Brian Moynihan …
JUST IN – Nancy Pelosi, 84, has filed for reelection in 2026. pic.twitter.com/eGU09tJaFX — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 14, 2024 View post on imgur.com Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has filed for reelection in 2026, setting the stage to once again become a key anti-Trump force. The 84-year-old filed a statement of candidacy Thursday with the …
Walmart, Target, and Albertsons alongside other grocery giants are all making a big change to their stores in California. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning plastic bags being used at such stores in the state. The change will take legal effect on January 1, 2026, and will affect all grocery stores. Some grocery …
The Texas National Stock Exchange, also known as TXSE, is indeed in the works and aims to launch by 2026. It is being backed by prominent financial institutions like BlackRock and Citadel Securities. The TXSE Group plans to file registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to start operating as a national securities exchange later this year. The new exchange …
China sold $50B of US bonds last quarter.Officially, they buy $25B of gold per year.At that rate, they’ll flip reserves by 2026.They will hold more gold than Treasuries. https://t.co/lZ8D253KoL — Balaji (@balajis) June 2, 2024 Chinese state media is explicit about their goal: reduce dependence on US debt and acquire gold instead[1]. The math on …
With many of former President Trump’s tax cuts due to expire next year, taxpayers may be wondering if there’s anything they should be doing now to prepare. Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) increased the standard deduction, lowered the corporate and estate tax rates and increased the child tax credit, among other things. …
via Bloomberg: The Canadian government is poised to pass rules requiring all new vehicles sold in the country to be zero-emissions by 2035, according to news reports. The federal government will announce the regulation, called the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, in the coming days, with the aim of phasing out the sale of new combustion …