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Be skeptical of the U.S. stock market’s recent rebound – there’s more downside ahead, and plenty of evidence to back it up. The sound of alarm bells is becoming harder to ignore. With the economy slowing amid softening consumer activity, rising unemployment numbers, and spiking delinquency rates, big name stocks that have been propping up …
🚨 CRASH ALERT 🚨 1987 VS 2024 Update . 2nd lower peak complete . Is history about to repeat ? 🆘 pic.twitter.com/P0qp28Wyk8 — The Great Martis (@great_martis) May 6, 2024 $SPX bull trap bear flag No changes just a bunch of psychopaths being completely deluded idiots on the back of @Bank_of_Japan_e insanity There will be …
The Fed’s planned balance sheet taper starting in June poses risks reminiscent of the 2019 Repo crisis. Crash risk is high. pic.twitter.com/oKDgxkJyaq — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) May 1, 2024 To the bulls who are now saying that the Fed's planned balance sheet taper starting in June is "bullish", I would point out that it was QT …
Here goes some news most Americans have been waiting for: The cost of cars and trucks in the United States is finally dropping, and new research shows the downward trend has been quite significant on vehicle prices already. Experts at InvestorPlace.com are warning that the latest developments are, in fact, proof that the auto market …
The current stock market bubble has been persistent over time but it is showing the first signs of cracking. No stock market crash in sight, but the fundamentals are clear – it is about when. But then of course, no stock market crash for a decade can also be possible. I predict that all of …
The Fed has raised interest rates by 525 basis points since early 2022 to head off a surge in inflation. Spitznagel believes, however, that excesses built up in the years of ultra-loose monetary policy that the U.S. saw since the 2008 global financial crisis have not yet been squeezed out of the economy. “This economy …
The reversion will be interesting. Either the long-term bills rate increases sharply, or the short yields plunge. I wonder which will happen? h/t Ok_Significance_4008
The current state of the market reveals concerning trends, as the Dow struggles to maintain upward momentum, with each rally attempt met by afternoon declines. This pattern, coupled with the VIX’s significantly lower level compared to previous market peaks, suggests a market environment characterized by extreme complacency. Such conditions, reminiscent of periods preceding market crashes, …
This week's $BTC halving could result in Bitcoin miners sustaining annual losses of up to $10 billion pic.twitter.com/Dla29MP5Mv — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 16, 2024
This reportedly happened yesterday in Carlsbad, California. A group of mostly military age males invaded our country illegally via boat and then dispersed throughout the city in cars. Are any of them on the terror watch list? Do any of them have a criminal history? We don’t… pic.twitter.com/MQHqpF27Gu — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 14, …
New data from Zillow and Realtor.com are both reporting a massive surge in inventory across the US Housing Market – particularly in cities in Florida and Texas.
Financial markets have a long history of experiencing significant ups and downs, with periods of irrational optimism followed by harsh economic realities. As we go through the current economy, there are numerous concerning indicators suggesting that we may be on the verge of a significant market downturn. Such an event could potentially lead to a …
Stock valuations mirror the extremes of 1929 and the market is at risk of a steep crash, investor John Hussman has said per BI. "Investors are presently enjoying the double-top of the most extreme speculative bubble in US financial history," Hussman wrote. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 28, 2024 Stocks look like they’re in the most …
Recent market movements have set off alarm bells across the financial landscape, prompting investors to scrutinize the underlying causes behind the sudden upheaval. One notable indicator of trouble brewing is the surge in the USD/CHN pair, surpassing the critical 7.25 mark, while the Chinese yuan faces significant downward pressure. This abrupt shift in currency dynamics …
The mother of the young girl injured in the 2021 crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid told ESPN she still hasn’t forgiven him for the crash and was shocked when Missouri Gov. Mike Parson commuted Reid’s sentence after 16 months in prison. “We went to court, we [were] told, you’re going …
Maverick Kyle Bass has divulged his latest real estate conquests, shedding light on where the smart money is flowing these days. The famed investor, renowned for his audacious bet against the housing market in 2008, is once again lending his advice to Wall Street. In a sit-down with Clay Fink on The Investor’s Podcast, Bass …
BY DAVID HAGGITH One chart here shows patterns like the present that ended in major disaster at about the point where the pattern is today. I’m sure it’s no surprise to anyone that the Magnificent 7, which led the huge rally in recent months to record highs, would be the stocks that take the rally …
(Bloomberg) — Chinese hedge funds were looking forward to a holiday break from the market turmoil when trouble started brewing last month. One manager had his short-selling orders abruptly rejected by brokers. Another was cut off from the stock market completely. Regulators turned up on trading floors at multiple funds to monitor transactions in person. …
Are banks deliberately engineering financial crises? Is the Federal Reserve part of a scheme to erode your wealth? Dive into these questions with G. Edward Griffin, the author of “The Creature from Jekyll Island,” in a must-watch interview with Daniela Cambone. Griffin reveals the shocking truth about how crises benefit the elite, the hidden agenda …
Across the globe, the story is much the same, with each central bank facing its unique set of challenges. The United States is wrestling with stubborn inflation and a labor market that’s surprisingly robust, leading traders to second-guess the Federal Reserve’s stance on easing up anytime soon. Meanwhile, the euro area, having narrowly dodged a …
by confoundedinterest17 This reminds me of “The Human Farm” episode of Parks and Recreation. A new report from the US Department of Agriculture forecasts that US farmers are poised for another year of financial misery, facing the most significant decline in incomes in almost two decades as crop prices slide and US dominance in ag exports wanes. USDA forecasts …
ERS-2 launched in 1995 to collect data on Earth’s land, oceans and polar caps It’s finally coming back to Earth – but experts can’t say exactly when or where It’s been floating above our planet for nearly 30 years. But a satellite launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) is finally set to crash back …
Laws seem to mostly be applied against U.S. citizens, releasing illegal aliens and the like for beating up cops in the middle of public captured on video doesn’t even require bail. If a U.S. citizen did any of this and they weren’t part of a special interest group apparently protected by the government, I don’t …
A top asset management firm has warned China’s economic crisis is going to “get much worse.” Hayman Capital founder Kyle Bass has warned that President Xi’s overreliance on real estate has sent its economy tumbling toward 2008-era financial conditions. It comes as Chinese markets have suffered a $7 trillion fallout since 2021. Over the last …
Remember the Banking Crisis of 2023? Back in March/April of last year, when 4 banks failed all within a few weeks of each other? Well, it turns out what helped stop that contagion from spreading was something known as the Bank Term Funding Program. This program, the Banks’ safety net is scheduled to end March …
You can hear the cockpit noise shortly after takeoff, the door may have separated or a window/door was opened due to a cabin fire. Unfortunately the aircraft did not make it back to the airport and no further details at this time. The Beech 99 is typically flown single pilot and is used to deliver …
