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China’s economy faces its largest financial collapse, with bonds yielding under 2%, banks insolvent. Limited credit demand in China drives bond buying, not QE.

This isn’t bullish as many claim. What’s happening is there’s limited demand for credit/leverage in China. Yet, b/c banks are sitting on liquidity, they are piling into Chinese bonds, which is driving rates on these bonds lower. While some are saying this is QE, THEY ARE WRONG. https://t.co/rIH1RNoXkP — Gordon Johnson (@GordonJohnson19) December 17, 2024 …

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We’ve never seen the S&P 500 at all time highs with breadth this negative. Flawless 75-year recession predictor trigger. The Titanic has hit the iceberg. Secure your lifeboat before it’s too late.

We've never seen the S&P 500 at all time highs with breadth this negative. Let's do this. pic.twitter.com/3GuAVcn1l7 — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 13, 2024 Linkhttps://t.co/A9JxrqvurY pic.twitter.com/8qaDVxDPM3 — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) December 13, 2024 ⚠️CENTRAL BANKS ARE CUTTING RATES AS IF GLOBAL RECESSION IS HERE⚠️ Bank of Canada cut rates by 0.50% on Wednesday for the …

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Feds using banks to surveil Americans’ financial data without warrants, House Judiciary says

Federal law enforcement has been manipulating the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) system to gain access to Americans’ financial information without warrants or probable cause , the House Judiciary Committee said Friday. The panel and its Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government released its interim report, first obtained by Fox News Digital, which details …

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Central banks resume gold purchase.

At some point the crypto bro’s are going to look around and wonder what the rest of the world is talking about while they were high fiving. Nobody will trust anyone, and the gold will need to be audited. Why would anyone think marks on a ledger will do? “trust me bro” will not be …

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China is exploiting DEI to launder billions through western banks.

TLDR: TD Bank faces a $3 billion fine for enabling $168M laundering by drug cartels. Systemic DEI culture undermined fraud monitoring and enforcement. Employees flagged suspicious $375K and $290K deposits; leadership ignored warnings. Executive tied to DEI leadership neglected reports detailing laundering activities. Bank prioritized diversity awards over essential responsibilities. DOJ’s response mandates DEI in …

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European Banks Are NOT Lending Anymore

European banks have added a massive amount of government bonds to their holdings. At the same time, they refuse to lend into the real economy. Europe’s depositories are hardly alone as we see the same defensive behavior all over the global system. There is only one reason why they all have become so incredibly defensive.

Over 95% of the resources intended to “save” Greece ended up in the hands of national and international banks

A study from the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) revealed that only about 5% of Greece’s international bailout funds were used to boost the country’s economy. The rest primarily went towards repaying debts, covering interest, recapitalizing banks, and restructuring debt. As a result, much of the bailout money ended up with private creditors, …

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Big Banks Face Steep Decline in Macro Trading Profits

(Bloomberg) — The world’s banks are on track to report the lowest revenue from foreign-exchange and rates trading since the pandemic, hit by tighter margins and a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. Over 250 firms including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Citigroup Inc. (C) and Morgan Stanley (MS) are forecast to make …

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Market leverage mirrors GFC levels; Japan’s moves could drain U.S. liquidity; Central banks contract simultaneously for the first time.

This market is close to breaking point. There is now so much leverage that futures-implied equity financing costs are at the same spread to SOFR as during the height of the GFC. And Japan is about to suck a couple hundred billion of levered balance sheet out of US money markets. And this is not …

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Expert warns: Banks will claim that your money is no longer yours, may freeze bank withdrawals

Hedge fund manager and macro-economic expert Hugh Hendry has alerted the banking system and the American economy as a whole. Article by Belle Carter, republished with permission from Naturalnews.com “President Joe Biden’s administration may be looking at ways to lock down your checking account, literally ban withdrawals from the banking system,” he warned. In a …

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TD Bank’s Mortgage Fraud Uncovered: Intentional Deception to Steal Homes”

TD Bank’s Mortgage Fraud Uncovered: Intentional Deception to Steal Homes” byu/CantStopPoppin inworldnewsvideo If you think your mortgage lender is collecting and paying your property taxes through your account, one woman says you might want to double-check the fine print. In a video with over 600,000 views, TikToker Knitty (@knittyknits) says she received a letter from …

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During the 2008 housing crisis banks were throwing loans around like confetti…now instead of home loans it’s auto loans.

During the 2008 housing crisis banks were throwing loans around like confetti…now instead of home loans it’s auto loans. — midGRAY (@_midGRAY) November 20, 2024 Its starting to affect consumer spending: Target $TGT with a huge earnings miss. Stock is now down 17% in premarket trading The consumer is tapped out 💀 pic.twitter.com/BJNphAbPeA — QE …

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Banks weaning off Fed support and global investors offloading U.S. securities, this chart explains why Warren Buffett is panic selling.

Banks reducing reliance on Federal Reserve support could signal looming instability, especially if they are doing so prematurely or without sufficient reserves. Such a move might suggest internal liquidity challenges or shifts in market confidence. If broader economic conditions or credit markets weaken simultaneously, this reduced safety net could heighten the risk of collapse. https://twitter.com/conksresearch/status/1857861316041490767 …

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Swing state food banks overwhelmed by rising living costs and crushing demand.

TL;DR Food banks in swing states face record demand due to rising living costs. Families struggle with high rent and grocery prices, leading to increased food assistance needs. Michigan food banks, like Feeding America West Michigan, see first-time users and increased frequency of visits. Grocery staple prices have skyrocketed: 28% for bread, 43% for ground …

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Gold miners’ stocks have surged, reflecting bullish sentiment and rising interest, while central banks hold the highest gold reserves since the 1990s.

— Adam Hamilton 'Gold Stocks’ Secular Breakout' Gold stocks just achieved a major secular breakout to four-plus-year highs. A little more rallying will lift GDX to its best levels in nearly a dozen years.https://t.co/jqdO3DIjNV — Peter Spina ⚒ GoldSeek | SilverSeek (@goldseek) October 26, 2024 BREAKING: Central banks now hold 12.1% of global gold reserves, the …

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World Bank’s “lack of traceable spending” lost $24B in funds fighting climate change: ‘Could be twice or 10x more’

Bungling World Bank bureaucrats lost track of at least $24 billion bankrolling the battle against climate change, according to a bombshell report by a left-leaning charity group. An investigation by Oxfam revealed “poor record-keeping practices” by the DC-based international lender that resulted in anywhere between $24 billion and $41 billion in misplaced funds. The agency’s …

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Silver prices surge past $33.6, exposing banks to massive losses from reckless shorts.

Silver Prices Surge: Banks Face Billion-Dollar Losses TLDR: Silver prices surged over 6%, surpassing $33.6 per ounce. Five major U.S. banks face billions in potential losses from heavy short positions. Open interest in silver futures reached 141,580 contracts, nearly one year’s production. Short positions now estimated underwater by $1.3 billion. Critics argue short selling distorts …

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Banks Need Your Trust Because They Don’t Have Your Money

The latest inflation report contained bad news for banks. They’re deeply underwater, and still sinking – in such bad shape that even the head of the SEC doesn’t want anyone looking too closely… Image CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons The first inflation report since the Fed’s September interest rate cut begged some questions… Since …

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Biden Wants Banks to Report All Transaction over $600

By Martin Armstrong The Biden Administration is pushing banks to report every $600 transaction, whether a deposit or withdrawal, from every business or personal account. The Democrats want everything, and no matter how much they collect, they will always spend more. TAXES are really no longer even necessary along with borrowing. They never pay off …

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Major US Banks Start Dumping EVERYTHING!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16Qfyv7r3II 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 a response to deep-seated issues …

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ED DOWD: Next Crisis to Trigger Massive Banking Sector Consolidation, 8 Banks to Call All the Shots

Edward Dowd, Founding Partner of Phinance Technologies, says the clock has started counting down towards a global debt crisis. Dowd tells Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, that the U.S. banking sector is in store for more stress, warning that the next crisis will trigger massive consolidation, leaving only around eight banks …

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