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By Pam Martens and Russ Martens: December 16, 2024 ~ According to the December 6 release of Federal Reserve H.8 data, cash assets at the 25 largest U.S. banks have dropped by a stunning $663 billion from their peak levels on December 15, 2021. (See chart above, taken from the St. Louis …
This happens in Canada too! — Mothersilverape (@mothersilverape) December 15, 2024 https://twitter.com/j77324/status/1868113104136986809 https://twitter.com/dailyjobcuts/status/1867920697030578185 The labor market continues to weaken, hard to see a rebound in positive momentum at maximum employment. Employment to pop ratio is finally declining, however. pic.twitter.com/jRvCxKqDYI — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) December 15, 2024 pic.twitter.com/cWReoeN4c2 — Captain Frans …
Not a loan when every time the U.S. govt allows them to be "forgiven" because they met some bogus terms. — Propaganda ⌖ Sniper (@HindlesKitchen) December 11, 2024
Thats US tax dollars hard at work — Satoshi Slacker (@akyoung8) December 10, 2024
Americans are now holding record shares of their assets in equities pic.twitter.com/iRDrpsvPRI — Longview Economics (@Lvieweconomics) November 8, 2024
In the last 48 hours, the U.S. has ramped up its military presence in northeastern Syria. At least six C-17 and C-130 military transport aircraft delivered crucial air defense systems and additional troops to the region. These landings took place at Kharab al-Jir Airbase and the Rumalyn Landing Zone, marking …
by confoundedinterest17 I just watched Dennis Quaid in “Reagan”. Excellent film. But it reminded me of how Reagan sank the Soviet Union: by outspending the Soviet Union on the arms race. It worked! The Soviet Union, hamstrung by grossly inefficent central planning, couldn’t keep up and collapsed under President George …
Never bet against premium NYC RE assets; they can occasionally look depressing (e.g. 911, GFC, and Covid) but almost always bounce back stronger. That, besides research work, supported my investment case in Vornado Realty ($VNO) in 2023 when the market believed the NYC office was dead. It has been a 2x in …
In a groundbreaking decision, the Group of Seven (G7) allies have pledged a staggering $50 billion loan to Ukraine, aimed at bolstering its economy and military against ongoing Russian aggression. This unprecedented move marks a pivotal moment in international relations, with the loan set to be distributed by the end …
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration is moving military forces to deter an Iranian response following Israel’s stepped-up air campaign against Hezbollah and the start of a ground operation in southern Lebanon, U.S. and Israeli officials said. Those moves come after the U.S. warned Iran and the militant groups it supports against targeting …
JP Morgan, Goldman, Citibank, Bank of America These four have $183.37 Trillion in derivatives, 88.12% of total outstanding (all banks). These are backed by a mere $8.28 Trillion in assets, 4.52% of their derivative positions. Did I mention they are repeat offenders from 2008? pic.twitter.com/fYbNLZZ0Vl — M.B. (@741trey) September 30, …
Now would be a good time for the old rug pull. h/t Perfect_Alarm_2141
by confoundedinterest17 Hey Big Spender! (Federal Government). The US government now pays out on average $3bn in interest expenses per day…If the Fed cuts interest rates by 1%-point and the entire yield curve declines by 1%-point, then daily interest expenses will decline from $3bn per day to $2.5bn per day. Even …
Landlords in the commercial real estate sector are indeed facing a significant challenge with $1.5 trillion of debt maturing by the end of next year. Approximately a quarter of this debt could be difficult to refinance due to higher interest rates and lower property valuations. Regarding multifamily assets, around $95 …
According to Reuters reports, Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger and other key executives are to present their plan to trim Intel’s fat and course-correct the company. The meeting will focus on removing assets and reducing costs, with items of discussion apparently including Intel’s upcoming Magdeburg, Germany fab and its ownership of …
by confoundedinterest17 Too much debt? Kamala Harris doesn’t think so. She is proposing economic policies costing $1. 7 trillion without sufficicent offsets. Harris is putting the US on the path to default, following numerous other badly managed nations, like Ukraine and Greece. And much of Latin America. The US is already at $35+ …
The “pain trade” is back… That means for traders it's a good time to consider smaller position sizing, wider stops and much more discerning execution. – Smaller size to reduce total exposure – Wider stops to account for illiquid, volatile trading conditions – Discerning execution to limit overtrading — Markets …
By Martin Armstrong EU Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni has claimed that the Group of Seven (G7) will release $50 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine by October. These leaders agreed at the last meeting on June 13 that they would indeed take the money they confiscated from Russia and …
by confoundedinterest17 This scene from the film “McCabe and Mrs. Miller” sums up our political plight quite nicley. Politicians spend like crazy to stay in power (Biden/Harris) are excellent examples). Politicians promises endless money, then shoot the economy. The US is broke and relies on printing money and boowed funds to …
by confoundedinterest17 Here is a chart of Non-commerciak net positions for US Treasuries, currently showing more bailing out of Treasury positions. Has the world sours on DC’s fiscal train wreck and The Fed? Of course, budget deficits are a disaster with Biden/Congress spending like drunken sailors in port and showing …
As a reminder, we noted in May the European Union had approved a US-backed plan to use profits and interest generated from Russian assets to help arm Ukraine; however that was a sharp reversal from the previously proposed plan – one which was heavily promoted by Zelensky and Ukraine – …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4VTF9_Vnm4 The global economy relies heavily on the banking sector, which is currently facing significant challenges. Recent events have sent shockwaves in financial markets and raised doubts about the stability of our banking system. Statements by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have sparked much debate and concern, especially regarding the security …
A US bankruptcy court trustee is planning to shut down conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars media platform and liquidate its assets to help pay the $1.5 billion in lawsuit judgments Jones owes for repeatedly calling the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax. In an “emergency” motion filed Sunday …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WERFY50cJt4 The financial situation in the United States is experiencing a significant change as major banks are selling off assets at an unprecedented rate. This move is caused by the imminent commercial real estate crisis, bad loans, and high interest rates. This situation is not just a financial maneuver but …
BREAKING – US court allows liquidation of AJ’s assets BREAKING – US court allows liquidation of Alex Jones' assets: media — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) June 14, 2024 HOUSTON (AP) – A federal judge on Friday ordered the liquidation of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ′ personal assets and was still deciding on …
Ukraine will auction state-owned companies and landmarks this summer in a desperate to raise money to fund its resistance against the Russian invasion. The Hotel Ukraine, a confiscated shopping centre and Europe’s biggest titanium miner are among 19 large assets set to go up for sale to plug a £3.9bn …
According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the number of banks on the Problem Bank List increased from 52 in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 63 in the first quarter of 2024. These problem banks represent 1.4 percent of total banks, which falls within the normal range for non-crisis periods (typically one to …
Kevin Spacey breaks down in tears, revealing that his property is facing foreclosure. His house will be sold and auctioned. Kevin Spacey has no idea where he will live now and admits that he has no money. Kevin Spacey visited Africa with Jeffrey Epstein along with Chris Tucker… pic.twitter.com/lGVJXUMTYA — …
Alex Jones agrees to liquidate his assets to pay Sandy Hook families, in move that would end his ownership of Infowars June 6, 2024 https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/06/media/alex-jones-assets-sandy-hook/index.html Alex Jones Will Sell Off Infowars to Help Pay $1.5 Billion He Owes to Sandy Hook Families June 6, 2024 His attorneys said in a …
If you cannot afford to put equity down against any leverage you take on to buy an asset not only you are almost guaranteed to fall into negative equity, but also to become “slave” of your lender that will let you pay for any loss from foreclosing and dumping your …