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Independent petrol stations begin to close instead of charging customers £2 a litre as supermarkets warn supply is 'tight' amidst Iran war https://t.co/N9grFUtPJq — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 28, 2026 Small petrol stations are being forced to close their pumps rather than charge £2 per litre as supermarkets warn of ‘tight’ supplies amid the war …
Cutting interest rates amidst the biggest asset bubble in history is the definition of madness — The Maverick of Wall Street (@TheMaverickWS) August 12, 2025 1. Stocks: all-time high2. Home Prices: all-time high3. Bitcoin: all-time high4. Gold: all-time high5. Money Supply: all-time high6. National Debt: all-time high7. CPI Inflation: 4% per year since Jan 2020, …
The global bullion market is seeing major dislocations amidst unprecedented demand for physical delivery. Some industry experts said these disruptions may be expediting a supply squeeze in the silver market that will lead to a spike in prices… By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals and the …
Explosive allegations surface surrounding Democrat Rep. Daniel Goldman’s involvement in preparing star witness Michael Cohen for cross-examination. Questions of impropriety arise as Goldman’s alleged ties to Acting Justice Merchan’s daughter and undisclosed payments come to light. Goldman’s admitted multiple meetings with Cohen fuel suspicions of witness tampering, potentially violating federal and state laws. This brewing …
President Biden Is Ready to Use the SPR Again If Needed. President Biden will use crude oil from the strategic petroleum reserve should the need arise, energy adviser Amos Hochstein has said, noting there was enough oil in the reserve. “We have been replenishing into the SPR for the last several months. I think we …
Recent market trends, including declining oil prices and rolling Treasury yields, suggest a potential surge in the S&P 500, as observed historically. Bank of America specifically highlights the benign High Yield OAS (Option-Adjusted Spread) as a supporting factor for a summer rally. Furthermore, indications such as the VIX (Volatility Index) being rebuffed at its downtrend …
Elon Musk warns that America faces demise without free speech, emphasizing the critical role of uninhibited discourse in democratic elections and informed decision-making. He draws parallels to the historical struggles against oppressive regimes where speaking freely meant risking imprisonment or death. 🇺🇸 ELON: AMERICA ENDS WITHOUT FREE SPEECH "It's obviously not possible to have democratic …
Embattled ABC News President Kim Godwin announced she was calling it quits Sunday night as she faced heightened scrutiny from corporate superiors over her job performance — and months after she was stripped of much of her power, sources confirmed to The Post. “I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism,” Godwin said in a …
In a surprising twist, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has emerged as a frontrunner in the state’s Senate race, capturing widespread attention on the national stage. This development is striking, considering Maryland’s deep-blue political landscape, where Democratic dominance has long been the norm. Hogan’s unexpected surge in the polls is challenging conventional wisdom and prompting …
Amid escalating concerns over fiscal deficits worldwide, the surge in gold purchases by central banks during the first quarter signals a broader financial instability, echoing fears beyond the US alone. As governments grapple with post-COVID economic challenges, the unprecedented acquisition of gold underscores growing uncertainties and the quest for stability in a volatile global economy. …
The intricate dance between economic indicators unveils a sobering reality: as US government debt skyrockets, Gold emerges as a beacon of stability, outperforming Bonds in a landscape of uncertainty. With national gasoline prices surging past $3.70 per gallon amid persistent inflationary pressures, concerns deepen over the prospect of breaching the $4.00 mark for the first …
via politico: The U.S. is considering sending additional military advisers to the embassy in Kyiv, the latest show of American commitment to Ukraine as Russia appears to be gaining momentum in the two-year conflict. The advisers would not be in a combat role, but rather would advise and support the Ukrainian government and military, according …
A German minister has issued a stark warning of potential weekend driving bans amid a government standoff over emissions-reduction law reforms. The proposal, part of a broader push for climate action, faces criticism from environmental groups concerned about its impact on specific sectors like transportation. Key information includes: German Minister threatens weekend driving bans if …
Just riding around in his car that had tinted windows… wearing a balaclava. Armed. Totally normal stuff. https://t.co/CLD6iBKRc0 — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) April 11, 2024 The media is fixating solely on the fact that the police fired nearly 100 shots at the suspect. Chicago politicians, led by Mayor Brandon Johnson, are painting the police …
A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER flying from New York-JFK to London-Gatwick (LGW) was forced to divert to St John’s in Newfoundland, Canada after one of the pilots became incapacitated. The flight, with flight number BA 2272, departed New York-JFK at 21:54 on March 14, 2024, for the seven-hour and 50-minute flight back to London, where it was …
Manufacturing is dying…inflation is broadening…and the kids are trading a coin called “Joe Boeden” https://t.co/j5rTZY0CMz pic.twitter.com/V7mwSuLUc0 — Will DeCotiis (@Will_DeCotiis) March 15, 2024 The latest data from the U.S. NY Empire State Manufacturing Index paints a grim picture, with March’s figures plummeting to -20.9, indicating a rapid decline in the sector. Every indicator spells trouble: …
Is the regional bank crisis ending or just starting? Recent developments, such as the sharp decline in New York Community Bancorp’s stock from commercial real estate losses, signal potential trouble. With $500 billion in debt maturing this year and falling property values, small banks are bracing for a crisis.
As inflation and steep interest rates persist, Americans are accumulating more credit card debt, with the New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit expected to reveal a new record exceeding $1.08 trillion. Despite Fed Chair Powell’s assurance that another real estate-led banking crisis akin to 2008 is unlikely, he anticipates …
"Bloodbath" of layoffs in mainstream media as 20,000 fake news activists must now learn to install drywall. What's driving it? A collapse of trust. A record 40% of Americans have zero trust at all in corporate media. Instead, Americans are turning to alt-media on X/Twitter,… pic.twitter.com/Mx0QVHgPFm — Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) February 5, 2024 …
China has overtaken India as the world’s number 1 consumer of gold jewellery. China understands the era of gold very well. — Gold Telegraph ⚡ (@GoldTelegraph_) February 3, 2024 China’s gold rush: world-leading jewellery surge shows how other investments have lost their shine China has overtaken India as the world’s No 1 consumer of gold …
“The Airbnbust has been localized And there’s been a bit of an Airbnbailout via systemic liquidity injections throughout 2023 that I (and many others) didn’t anticipate But, defying the odds in the face of NO recession, some markets still went Bust!” The Airbnbust has been localized And there’s been a bit of an Airbnbailout via …
The atmosphere surrounding Chinese assets is getting gloomier, extending beyond the realm of battered stocks. Investors are now expressing skepticism not just about stocks but also anticipating underperformance in the yuan and government bonds. Ken Cheung, the chief Asian currency strategist at Mizuho Bank Ltd. in Hong Kong, reflects this sentiment, stating, “We expect the …
Recent indicators suggest a potential shift as M2 money supply contracts sharply. While inflation has been the norm in recent years, notable declines in asset prices, such as a 25% drop in used car prices and a 50% decrease in egg prices in 2023, raise questions about deflation risks. Examining historical patterns, instances of deflation …
China’s economic woes deepen as the Hang Seng Index plunges 4% in response to another round of disappointing macro data. The persistent question arises: how long until China resorts to injecting substantial liquidity despite its rapidly escalating debt? Concerns grow over the limited list of quality Chinese stocks, given the government’s authority to cease businesses …
In a political whirlwind, Donald Trump emerges victorious in the Iowa Caucuses, securing a massive landslide according to Jake Tapper. The news came so early that even Tapper, a CNN correspondent, remarked, “This is the earliest I can remember ever calling such a thing.” What makes this triumph even more remarkable is the context provided …
Mollie @MZHemingway NBC reports the left is plotting ways to have military not be under civilian control. This dangerous and unconstitutional usurpation of power is being framed by NBC as good because it will undermine Trump if he is freely and fairly elected by Americans. NBC reports the left is plotting ways to have military …
via amgreatness: Let’s acknowledge once again that, as the English Prime Minister Harold Wilson once observed, a week is a long time in politics. The world is in a yeasty state at the moment. Who knows what will happen with the millions of illegal, mostly hostile, migrants that Biden has let into the country? Who …
by mark000 To believe in a global soft landing requires a mind to have “recency bias”, “confirmation bias”, “optimism bias” and “normalcy bias” knobs cranked up to 11. The backdrop right now is war: bad and getting worse, global financial system (banks and plumbing) with problems poised to burst, and a global economy on the …
China REITs plumb record lows as economic gloom lingers SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE, Jan 11 (Reuters) – China’s real estate investment products are tumbling, extending last year’s slump as investors lose hope for a recovery in the economy and property assets such as industrial parks and logistics hubs. Chinese real estate investment trusts (REITs), which issue shares to …
Buses are now pulling up to new york highschool and dropping off illegals. School will be closed tomorrow to house illegals. BREAKING: Buses are now pulling up to @JMHSBklyn and dropping off illegals. School is closed tomorrow because illegals will be sleeping in the school’s gym. This is disgraceful! NYC is prioritizing illegals over Americans. …