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by Michael India and Pakistan both have nuclear weapons, and now they are on the verge of war. It is being reported that India is considering a military response to a horrifying terror attack that occurred in Kashmir earlier this week, and Pakistani forces are already being mobilized in case that happens. If a full-blown war …
S&P 500 could plunge 33% to 3,700 warns Wolfe Research 🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/zBbOK715rN — Barchart (@Barchart) April 25, 2025 The S&P 500 could tumble as low as 3700 in a mild recession, according to Wolfe Research: “If uncertainty caused by tariff policy were to push the U.S. economy into recession in 2025, we’d expect $SPX EPS …
by Michael If you are going to need anything made in China, I would buy it now while you still can. Many companies have already decided that it no longer makes any economic sense to import Chinese-made products into the United States because tariff rates are so high. As a result, there are certain things …
In the chaos of a trade war, most industries panic. But one sector might just thrive while others scramble. Energy. And we’re not talking about solar panels or wind turbines. It’s the old-school oil and gas companies that look ready to weather the storm better than the rest. Here’s why. Trump’s tariff war hits global …
Luke Gromen, Founder & President of Forest For The Trees joins James Thorne, Chief Market Strategist at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth in discussing the outlook for economic growth, the U.S. dollar, inflation, monetary policy, and gold.
by Michael The death of Pope Francis has created a firestorm of speculation about the next pope. There is no clear frontrunner, and all sorts of names are being thrown around. Many liberal Catholics are hoping for another liberal pope that will be able to continue the legacy of Francis, while many conservative Catholics are desperate …
President Trump is considering removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends in May 2026. According to sources close to the administration, former Fed governor Kevin Warsh is the frontrunner to replace Powell if a change occurs. Warsh, who served during the 2008 financial crisis under Ben Bernanke, has publicly stated that the …
The price of bitcoin, big macs and inflation will all trend linearly over 50 years and these trends won’t be affected at all by half the world’s wealth being funneled into a volatile asset that can’t be scaled. h/t Octagonal_Octopus
“Tesla Laughed at Us from the Grave”: Wireless Electricity Finally Powers Entire Homes After 124 Years of Scientific Struggle … In a groundbreaking development that could redefine global energy infrastructure, scientists are on the brink of realizing a century-old dream: transmitting electricity wirelessly to power entire homes, potentially eliminating the need for traditional power lines. …
by Michael President Trump says that we have “a problem with Iran”, and he insists that he is going to be the one to solve that problem. If the Iranians are willing to compromise, there is a chance that we could see a negotiated deal. If the Iranians are not willing to compromise, there will be …
Gold just had a historic breakout The 50 year chart – adjusted for inflation – is in uncharted territory past the 1980 peak pic.twitter.com/nWSFhhPY5J — Katusa Research (@KatusaResearch) April 12, 2025 Gold have much more upside than most anticipate. From 2001 to 2011 within 10-year period gold price increased 8 fold from $235 to $1,915. …
A teacher arrested for confiscating her own children’s iPads has been involved in acrimonious disputes with two different men, MailOnline can reveal. Mum-of-two Vanessa Brown, 50, said she had suffered ‘unspeakable devastation and trauma’ after being arrested and taken to a police station for the theft. The history teacher was searched, photographed and fingerprinted after …
Residents of Alaska’s largest town are ‘getting ready for a volcanic eruption’, after a scientist warned that it could be ‘explosive’. Scientists are warning those who live in Anchorage, home to nearly 300,000 people, that a volcano that sits just 81 miles away is due to erupt over the course of the next few weeks. …
🚨Trump isn’t scheduled to speak to the press today, but he may comment on China’s retaliation around 10:50 AM when he's departing the White House. There’s also a press briefing at 1 PM, where we might get more clarity on the administration’s next steps. — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) April 11, 2025 This administration is fighting for …
https://protos.com/bitcoin-crashed-below-michael-saylors-sell-your-kidney-price/ Bloomberg analyst predicts Bitcoin could sink back to $10,000 Diving into the chaos of global markets, Bloomberg Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone warns more turmoil could be on the way. In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, McGlone points to deepening market sell-offs, intensified by US President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff wars, and forecasts a …
by Michael If bombs start falling on Iran’s nuclear facilities, it would instantly be the biggest news story of 2025 so far. Iranian air defenses would need to be neutralized first, and that would be quite an extensive operation all by itself. Subsequently, destroying Iran’s nuclear facilities would be extraordinarily difficult, because many of them …
The United States just hit the lithium jackpot. Twice. Not one but two of the largest lithium deposits in the world have been found within its borders. This isn’t just a geological windfall. It is a geopolitical shift, and the timing could not be more strategic. Tucked between Oregon and Nevada, the McDermitt Caldera is …
Top administration officials said Sunday that more than 50 countries targeted by President Donald Trump’s new tariffs have reached out to begin negotiations over the sweeping import taxes that have sent financial markets reeling, raised fears of a recession and upended the global trading system. WATCH: What to know about the effect of Trump’s tariffs …
Saw the Navarro interview on CNBC this morning. The Trump administration is not budging on anything. They don’t have any interest in negotiation. They want trade on their terms period. Now Europe is retaliating. All I see are lower stock prices. — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) April 7, 2025 He's losing his mind … lol pic.twitter.com/mN0t3jOZqL …
WHY IS EVERYTHING CRASHING??!! 😭 pic.twitter.com/rdwWx8r4e0 — SlumDOGE Millionaire (@ProTheDoge) April 6, 2025 Good god NQ opening down 5.4% and ES down 4.7% The black Monday boys might get their wish pic.twitter.com/7ADZH8tK5A — Robert (infra 🏛️⌛️) (@infraa_) April 6, 2025 TECH STOCKS IN OVERNIGHT TRADING: 1. Robinhood, $HOOD: -17%2. AppLovin, $APP: -17%3. Palantir, $PLTR: -10%4. …
JUST IN: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino declares, “Tether won’t try to make USDT comply with new U.S. laws.” Their stance follows the SEC’s latest crackdown on stablecoins. It’s clear this fraud is unraveling. Tether’s days in the U.S. are numbered. Once it goes bust, BTC will… — Jacob King (@JacobKinge) April 4, 2025
For Tim Hsu, who sells modern lamps and ceiling lights mostly to American customers, US President Donald Trump’s historic tariff announcement has upended his carefully made plans. Last year, the Taiwanese businessman decided to invest in Cambodia to diversify his production base beyond his traditional stronghold of south China. He was preemptively hedging against the …
“TARIFF ECONOMIC ARMAGEDDON CRUSHING TECH: WEDBUSH 🔸 iPhones may rise from $1,000 to $3,500, slowing AI progress. 🔸 U.S. consumers will face higher tech prices. 🔸 Tariffs may cut tech earnings 15%, disrupt supply chains, and cause recession or stagflation. 🔸 Tech stocks face worst crisis in 25 years due to Trump tariffs in last …
The selloff in the riskiest corners of the credit market has been significant over the past month, yet there are worries it is nowhere near enough. Some have called it the financial system’s gray swan, the most glaring inconsistency nearly everyone is simply ignoring or trying to paper over. As the economy deteriorates – with …
“My advice to foreign leaders is that if you have not already reached out to President @realDonaldTrump , you need to do so immediately. Trump is, at his core, a dealmaker who sees the world as a series of transactions. Based on his track record to date with foreign governments, law firms, and universities, he …
from Kerry Lutz’s Financial Survival Network The discussion centered on the benefits and intricacies of collecting ancient coins, with Dean Kinzer sharing his passion for this hobby that dates back to 650 BC. He explained the evolution of coinage, including the introduction of images and the challenges posed by counterfeiting. Dean noted that ancient coins have not yet …
The number of homes for sale in the Texas market is now above pre-pandemic levels and continues to rise, with experts warning that the Lone Star State may soon be facing a pricing correction. Why It Matters The Texas housing market boomed during the pandemic when an influx of out-of-state newcomers moved to the state …
US ComSec Lutnick: 20% China Tariff Would Drop If Xi Offers Fentanyl Cuts – BBGTV — LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) April 3, 2025
Trump's Tariffs are just market MANIPULATION He is dumping crypto again, the next step is $BTC < $50k You might lose ALL your investments in the next 7 days Here is his hidden plan and what you MUST do now👇🧵 pic.twitter.com/FwohJavEXx — Oracle Boar (@bored2boar) April 3, 2025 2/➢ Liberation Day Trump proclaimed April 2, …
