Conference Board Leading Indicator Records Alarming -7.8% Drop, Echoing Historical Precedents of Economic Downturn Over Six Decades; High Default Rates in Loan and Bond Market Also Signal Sharp Slowdown

The sustained 18-month decline in the Conference Board Leading Indicator is a worrying trend reminiscent of historical economic crises, particularly in 1973-74 and during the Global Financial Crisis. The current -7.8% decrease aligns with significant economic downturns over the past …

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In two decades, the War on Terror cost trillions, displaced millions, and took countless lives. President Biden’s 50-year career includes championing these interventions

“Since 9/11, America’s War on Terror has had staggering consequences: 37 million people displaced, 4.5 million lives lost, and a jaw-dropping $8 trillion price tag. US-backed wars funneled millions of refugees to the US and Europe. Over his 50-year career, …

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