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Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, Let’s compare Trump’s claim to actual trade numbers. US Balance of Trade Goods Only Through November 2025 Key Trade Deficit Points Last year, the goods trade deficit $1.205 trillion. Through November, the trade deficit is $1.134 trillion. There will be no significant change in the trade deficit in 2025 …
South Africa’s Rhisotope Project now injects small amounts of radioactive isotopes into rhino horns to deter poaching. Tests on live rhinos showed the material is safe and triggers radiation alarms at airports and borders. “We have demonstrated, beyond scientific doubt, that the process is completely safe for the animal and effective in making the horn …
Any questions?https://t.co/vgMB7gVz3H pic.twitter.com/m94yuqKjV5 — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 12, 2024 These conditions echo the dot-com bubble, where the Nasdaq rose five-fold from 1995 to 2000, only to crash by 78%. Given the current high valuations and investor optimism, caution is essential. Investors should consider the risks and adjust strategies accordingly. https://twitter.com/MichaelMOTTCM/status/1867196888430109006 The 2000 bubble: Nasdaq lost …