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🔊 … Are we already in a "Silent Depression"? If you look at the comparison in data between now and the Great Depression, the argument can be made that we are already in one. And this assumes that the inflation …
Small Businesses are now paying 10% on short-term loans, the highest level in more than 22 years pic.twitter.com/CFsSysV9zD — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) October 24, 2023
by ChampionshipUsed9855 Long-term Treasury rates increased from 3.5% to 5% during last 6 months. It may push long-term inflation above current expectations. US government has debt of 120% GDP and duration of 7+ years, therefore this 1.5 percent increase in …
The US will build a "new world order" – Biden The current system has "run out of gas," the president told his supporters. pic.twitter.com/LvZHM4Y3no — Sprinter Press (@SprinterPress) October 21, 2023
2/ Oil prices increased from $3 to $30 per barrel between 1970 and 1982 During that time, US home prices tripled, going from $22,000 to $66,000 pic.twitter.com/56xqUpxGpA — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) October 19, 2023 4/ Many economists suggest that inflation …
The situation is getting serious as banks are experiencing one of the sharpest declines in lending activity ever recorded. This means they’re not lending money as readily as before. At this rate, we might be heading towards a “credit event,” …
The public focuses on the stock market but this bond market is much more important to the economy. There are major consequences for all the banks who hold Treasury Bonds. The level of unrealized losses has probably gone through the …
Record-High Household Debt: The fact that household debt in the U.S. has reached $17.1 trillion is alarming. High levels of household debt can strain individuals and families, making it difficult for them to manage their finances and save for the …
The Census has an easily accessible program called QuickFacts that gives a snapshot of cities, towns, etc with lots of data. Most importantly, it gives the population. As of 2022. Since much of the subsequent info QuickFacts provides will be …
by DesmondMilesDant Only a few months left before this thing blows up. This chart shows the total loan assets funded by FHLB at $348,731,000. This is in contrast to Schwab’s current available assets at $325,993,000. To put context to …
1. Adjusting for inflation, home prices are up 118% since 1965, while median household income has increased by just 15%. (2/9) pic.twitter.com/NeogOIDjIu — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) August 21, 2023 Worrying Sign Not Seen Since the Great Recession: Mortgage Rates …
For the first time in history, the median monthly mortgage payment is nearing $3000/month. Mortgage rates are now at their highest since 2002. Inflation has made many basic necessities into unaffordable things. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as …
Javier Milei, a libertarian, is the current favorite to win the presidential election in Argentina. I can see why. pic.twitter.com/M7qBiP50gr — Count Dankula (@CountDankulaTV) August 17, 2023 https://twitter.com/_/status/1692261167832477939 🇦🇷 In Argentina the tax burden represents +/- 50% of the price …
The US national debt will grow by at least $5.2 billion a day over the next ten years At the same time, public debt will grow faster than the entire economy of the country, and in 2033 it will reach …
Full 20 min interview : (26) Bill Gross on Bond Yields, Regional Banks, Opportunities – YouTube h/t DesmondMilesDant
Energy stocks are only 5% away from recent highs. If historical correlations matter, it is hard to believe oil won't follow the same path. That alone would imply a 48% return from its current levels. As a crucial contributor to …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91gXUl1E-Sc Have you noticed that delivery delays are becoming a lot more frequent recently? That’s because a new set of supply chain disruptions are impacting the shipping and trucking industry right now. Both maritime and road transportation companies are facing …
by Hephaestus4 Almost $1 trillion in interest payments now, compared to $1 trillion in debt from 1783 to 1981. US INTEREST TO SERVICE NATIONAL DEBT APPROACHES $1T * pic.twitter.com/EMFEWoCAw9 — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) July 28, 2023 The fiscal deficit in the …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiJhi3vAv4Y The majority of U.S. renters are in danger of losing their homes this year without even knowing about the risks they’re facing. At this point, protection programs have expired, prices have ballooned and the number of evictions is rising …
Jul 1, 2023 Anheuser-Busch’s CEO has failed to fix the Bud Light crisis. He must quit NOW and let someone else right this sinking ship… for the sake of ordinary Americans’ 401(k)s, says brand’s ex-president of sales ANSON FRERICKS!
“The BlackRock Inc. co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer has become one of the industry’s most important government whisperers. In contrast to other influential financiers who’ve built on ties to President Trump, Fink possesses a power that’s more technocratic. BlackRock, …
