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Canada is prioritizing cheap labor and foreign trade deals over its own citizens. By flooding the workforce with temporary foreign workers, wages are suppressed and Canadians are forced to compete against a system designed to undercut them. Meanwhile, courting China signals that economic policy is being shaped more by foreign influence than domestic needs. Domestic …
Momentum just doubled. The European Union and the United States are finalizing a trade agreement that would lock in a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the U.S. The framework mirrors the Japan deal signed days earlier. That one included a $550 billion investment pledge and a 15% tariff ceiling. The EU pact is smaller, …
The Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index fell for a second straight month to its lowest level in four months. The index sank to 40.5 this month from 44.6 in April, falling short of the 45.1 forecast. The latest reading marks the 18th consecutive month the index has contracted. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) May 30, 2025 Hedge …
In addition to illegally boosting @KamalaHarris, NBC's Saturday Night Live last night did a skit *literally* aimed at boosting the name recognition of Sen @timkaine. Why? Perhaps because Kaine's challenger @HungCao_VA just closed the gap & could win. It's election interference. pic.twitter.com/dolUILMhMU — Michael Shellenberger (@shellenberger) November 3, 2024 THIS IS INSANE ELECTION INTERFERENCE by …
https://twitter.com/RJRCapital/status/1836734007062470665 US 30 Yr minus the 3-month pic.twitter.com/f1UqwiYV2Z — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) September 19, 2024 https://twitter.com/RJRCapital/status/1836735432463102043 hedge funds starting to hedge with short bonds ETFs Macro furus long bonds in shambles — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) September 19, 2024 Cuts ✂️ & Returns 📉 📈 pic.twitter.com/x4wS2qdlNp — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) September 19, 2024
“Joe Biden’s failed policies and abuse of power are doing all the work to get President Trump reelected. Sometimes you just have to let the other side keep acting and you’ll win.” Joe Biden’s failed policies and abuse of power are doing all the work to get President Trump reelected. Sometimes you just have to …
In a move that has left employees fuming, 3M, the conglomerate renowned for manufacturing Post-its, command strips, and tape, has frozen its pension program for non-unionized workers. To add salt to the wound, the company announced a shift to a 401(k) retirement plan in 2028 for these employees. This decision, seen as a pathway to …