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Current Administration: We will spend more money to solve this problem that was created by spending too much money!

Current Administration: We will spend more money to solve this problem that was created by spending too much money! — Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW) June 28, 2024 Infrastructure and Climate Spending: President Joe Biden has pushed for $1.6 trillion in climate and infrastructure investments. This includes tax credits, direct spending, and grants. Approximately $125 billion has been spent …

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CRE loans need to be refinanced, but with the current insane LTV, securing funding will be nearly impossible. Banks are going to take the hit.

Let’s dive into the world of commercial real estate (CRE) loans and their current situation. CRE Loan Maturities in 2024: A Ballooning Challenge The portion of the $4.7 trillion in US commercial real estate debt that will come due this year has ballooned from $659 billion to $929 billion. These loans must be paid off through …

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Research shows 180 current UK MPs received money from Israel lobby groups or individuals.

According to research by DeclassifiedUK, approximately 180 current Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK have received money from Israel Lobby groups or individuals. Among them, 130 Conservative MPs, 41 Labour MPs, 3 Liberal Democrats, 3 members of the DUP, 2 independents, and Reform’s only MP have been identified as recipients of support from the Israel Lobby. Additionally, these politicians have taken 240 paid-for trips to Israel, …

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Western sovereign debt relies on negative real rates to prevent nominal default.

An important reminder that everyone and their mother is currently long the US dollar. Crowded positions are often mistaken, making a squeeze in the opposite direction highly likely. While gold and commodities can indeed rise alongside a strengthening US dollar, this is an… pic.twitter.com/i5jGeeXDVU — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) June 12, 2024 Deficit spending as …

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US economic data softens, job report impact crucial, potential for severe downturn looms.

Recent economic updates from the U.S. paint a bleak picture, stirring deep unease among investors. The latest indicators, including the sharp decline in the Bloomberg Economic Surprise Index, signal a worrisome underperformance reminiscent of the tumultuous trends observed in 2019. This downturn in economic sentiment comes at a precarious moment, with all eyes fixed on …

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Current Banking crisis makes 2008 look bullish

Current Banking crisis makes 2008 look bullish . pic.twitter.com/pA8xWDPjIw — The Great Martis (@great_martis) May 8, 2024 “Whistleblower: Wall Street Has Engaged in Widespread Manipulation of Mortgage Funds” Then you wonder why “out of the blue” the #FED bought 3T$ of #MBS at that time….. 🙈 Great reminder from @frankoz95967943 👏🏻 https://t.co/aXrMfEJrL6 pic.twitter.com/XWGqReCHEe — JustDario …

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“Currency crises are destabilizing and horrible. The current setup is the most alarming I’ve witnessed during my career.”

Currency crises are destabilizing and horrible. The current setup is the most alarming I’ve witnessed during my career. It’s not today unreasonable to contemplate China stockpiling gold and commodities ahead of a currency devaluation. Seems reasonable for Asian economies, and EM more generally, to build inventories while they have the liquidity to do so. Reasonable …

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Bitcoin’s current valuation appears inflated, driven by ETF and halving anticipation, but facing realities of shifting market dynamics.

Amidst the fervor surrounding Bitcoin’s price surge, fueled by expectations surrounding ETFs and halving events, critical analysis suggests that the current valuation may be detached from underlying fundamentals. As speculation outpaces historical patterns, concerns arise regarding the sustainability of this momentum, especially in light of emerging factors such as liquidity dynamics and inflationary pressures. With …

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Trump’s 175m Bond Rejected; Must show current financial statement first

Documents for Donald Trump‘s $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case were rejected by a court because a current financial statement was not included. On Wednesday, a message on the New York State Supreme Court’s electronic filing system showed Trump’s “Bond/Undertaking” had been “returned for correction.” https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-forced-reveal-his-finances-save-his-properties-1886609 They need to know how much …

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“Right from the get-go, the report warns that whatever Canada’s current situation, it ‘will deteriorate further in the next 5 years”

"Right from the get-go, the report warns that whatever Canada’s current situation, it 'will deteriorate further in the next 5 years" My friend once predicted that people will start getting robbed in the parking lots of grocery stores… I think about that prediction a lot…😬 pic.twitter.com/7EugH9snzb — Kat Kanada (@KatKanada_TM) March 20, 2024 A secret …

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Current Inflation Track Compared to the 1970s – higher rates and bank chaos ahead.

Current Inflation Track Compared to the 1970s – higher rates and bank chaos ahead. byu/j_stars inWallstreetsilver BREAKING: February CPI inflation rate RISES to 3.2%, above expectations of 3.1%. Core CPI inflation fell to 3.8%, ABOVE expectations of 3.7%. This is the 35th consecutive month with inflation above 3% and second straight increase. A Fed pivot …

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Their current boss is embarrassing them.

Border Patrol Union Slams Biden, Praises Trump. Even as Joe Biden finally pays a token visit to the border amidst his increasingly disastrous border crisis, the Border Patrol Union had a few choice words for the senile meanderer-in-chief, especially compared to his predecessor. While the National Border Patrol Council (also called Border Patrol Union on …

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Interventions in China’s current stock market crash initially made things worse. Market freedom now = zero.

(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. …

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The Current Economic Situation, Recession Likelihood, and Impact on Average Individuals: A Comprehensive Analysis

Tom welcomes returning guest Peter Grandich to the show for a riveting conversation. Peter underscores his belief that the much-anticipated recession hasn’t yet arrived due to rampant money creation and continuous borrowing. He challenges the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data, believing its reported market conditions to be milder than reality. He spotlights the increasing number …

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Unrecognized Crisis: The Unprecedented Overness of the Current State, Predictions of the Collapse of Men in America, and the Ominous Parallel with Japan’s Fate…

The collapse of men in America will be written about 20 years from now, as will the moment we become Japan. Importing millions of uneducated individuals is a small bandaid on the aggregate decline when few of them will form families. — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) January 14, 2024

The current state of the housing market is astonishingly expensive for almost everyone, reflecting an unprecedented reality in real estate.

Despite a surge in mortgage rates, home prices continued to rise, registering a 3.9% increase in September compared to the previous year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. This growth coincided with a climb in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate towards 8%. While rents show signs of easing, home prices are currently nearly 10% …

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The current market’s narrow leadership, echoing historical patterns.

The market’s recovery, reminiscent of historical patterns like the Nifty Fifty era, raises concerns about the sustainability of the current narrow leadership dominated by a select few mega-cap stocks. This market recovery has been unusual, with very narrow leadership, but it's not the first time. The early 1970s and late 1990s both were dominated by …

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Elon Musk: “Ironically, the Irish PM hates the Irish people…. The current Irish government clearly cares more about praise from woke media than their own people!”

Ironically, the Irish PM hates the Irish people — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 24, 2023 The Irish government is too Irish is basically what he’s saying. — Sir Doge of the Coin ⚔️ (@dogeofficialceo) November 24, 2023 The current Irish government clearly cares more about praise from woke media than their own people! — Elon …

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The stock market’s current lack of leadership mirrors the period preceding the tech bubble burst.

Back then, technology companies were the sole sector propping up the market from mid-1999 to March 2000. Today’s scenario bears a striking resemblance to those times. It’s remarkable how today’s lack of leadership in the stock market echoes the period preceding the tech bust. As shown in the chart below, technology companies were the only …

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The Amount of Federal and State Assistance Programs Masks the True Severity of the Current Crisis

by Chris Black There are actually more unemployed people of working age as a percentage now than the height of The Great Depression. While the ’70s stagflation was bad, the country still had a vibrant middle class and the process of gutting our infrastructure was just getting started. Main Street was still alive in the …

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