Alarming economic indicators from Germany: Construction PMI hits a new low, factory orders decline, raising concerns about deflationary pressures ahead.

More disturbing news from #Germany. German #Construction #PMI cratered to 36.2 in November, approaching #COVID lows. https://t.co/rwnjssSGh5 pic.twitter.com/Xr82qi8J7y — jeroen blokland (@jsblokland) December 6, 2023 🇩🇪 The HCOB Germany Construction PMI 36.2 Lowest since April 2020!Excluding pandemic, lowest ever! Chart: https://t.co/ow763W0Jf1 #recession pic.twitter.com/8p3Nvnt1e9 — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) December 6, 2023

Skyrocketing restaurant prices and smaller portions challenge official 5% CPI increase; quality decline exacerbates dissatisfaction.

This frustration is a common sentiment. While official statistics report a modest 5% increase in food outside the home, many consumers, like this individual, perceive a more significant rise, possibly around 20%. It’s not just about the cost; there’s concern about diminishing quality in both food and service. The gap …

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Economic Slowdown Looms: Companies Expected to Cut Back as Indicators Signal Decline, JPMorgan Forecasts Challenges Ahead

As economic indicators signal a slowdown and companies prepare to cut back amid diminishing business activity, the prospect of a similar raise to the previous year dims for many workers. With the CFNAI pointing to a slowdown in economic growth in October and JPMorgan forecasting declines in key economic metrics, …

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Last week $DXY suffered its largest decline in more than a year; Gold creeping closer to $2000 USD.

U.S. Dollar Index has now closed below its 200D moving average for the first time since August. Last week $DXY suffered its largest decline in more than a year. pic.twitter.com/sxG09Ge7dU — Barchart (@Barchart) November 21, 2023 Gold creeping closer to $2000 USD 🇺🇸 — Gold Telegraph ⚡ (@GoldTelegraph_) November 21, …

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A Bidenomics Thanksgiving! Turkey Prices Decline Slightly … But Still UP 321% Under Bidenomics (Save The Neck For Me, Clark!)

by confoundedinterest17 President Biden reminds me of Cousin Eddie, the dimwitted cousin of Clark Griswold’s wife in the Vacation movies. Except that Cousin Eddie is a nice dimwit while Biden is a nasty dimwit. And politcal stooge. Given that turkey prices are up 321% under Biden, the famous Thanksgiving line “Save …

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Despite Headline Inflation Decline, Essential Necessities Face Persistent 5%+ Inflation, Contributing to Ongoing Affordability Crisis; Older Workers Turn to Entry-Level Jobs; 40% of Under 30s Rely on Family Support for Home Down Payments.

Inflation in essential areas, including car insurance, car repair, transportation, rent, homeowner costs, and food away from home, far exceeds the 3.2% CPI headline rate, challenging the notion of a broader decline in prices and signaling an ongoing affordability crisis for consumers. While CPI inflation is at 3.2%, inflation is …

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Alarming Downturn: China’s Economic Rebound Falters as Consumption and Business Confidence Decline

China’s economic landscape appears fraught with concerns as the rebound in consumption stalls and private business confidence loses momentum. In October, key indicators like the QuantCube Technology recreation and transport demand measure and the Morning Consult consumer sentiment survey recorded troubling declines. Furthermore, the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business …

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Alarming Decline: China and Japan Drastically Reduce U.S. Debt Holdings

Total holdings of US Treasuries by China are at the lowest level since 2009 👀 pic.twitter.com/UEv2v5SPj3 — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) November 12, 2023 Japanese investors are selling US corporate debt at a record pace 👀 pic.twitter.com/YxKZqSCuJe — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) November 12, 2023 Investor actions with U.S. assets …

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Media Industry in Shambles: The Washington Post Cuts Staff, Newspaper Decline Persists, and Vice Faces Workforce Reductions

The media landscape continues to face severe challenges, exemplified by The Washington Post’s decision to cut 10% of its staff, indicating a substantial financial loss exceeding $100 million this year. The broader trend is evident as over 25% of all U.S. newspapers (daily and weekly) folded in the past 15 …

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San Fransicko McDonald‘s Shuts Down After 30 Years Amid City‘s Decline

A McDonald’s in downtown San Francisco, California, has shut down as the city grapples with numerous issues plaguing businesses in the area. The fast-food location’s ownership, Scott Rodrick of Rodrick Management Group, had a negative view when speaking of the issue, Fox Business reported Saturday: Office building vacancies, the environmental atmosphere of …

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Historic Contraction in M2 Money Supply and 3-Year Treasuries Decline Sparks Alarm in Financial Markets

Financial markets are sounding the alarm bells as the M2 money supply experiences unprecedented levels of contraction. Notably, this is the first time in U.S. history that Treasuries have recorded three consecutive years of losses. The concern deepens with reports of a substantial rally in U.S. bonds last week, primarily …

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Back In Time! MBA Mortgage Purchase Demand (Applications) Decline To Lowest Level Since 1995 (Down -22% Since Last Year)

by confoundedinterest17 We are back in time … at least for the mortgage market. Thanks to Bidenomics!!!! Mortgage applications decreased 2.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 27, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of …

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New single-family home median price dropped 12.3% YoY in September, the sharpest decline since the Global Financial Crisis.

Homebuyer traffic has experienced a significant decline, nearly 40% since the beginning of 2023, reaching levels not seen since the 2020 lockdowns, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 1980s housing crash. What makes the situation intriguing is the recent surge in new home sales, rising by 12.3% in September, defying …

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Consumer spending is on the decline for the first time in a decade

"The consumer is in excellent shape." Me: checking sales of luxury goods… – Gucci: -7%– Yves Saint Laurent: -12%– Bottega Veneta: -7%– Other: Balenciaga/Alexander McQueen etc: -15% Probably nothing. pic.twitter.com/dnhRqpGx0G — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) October 24, 2023 "Consumer spending is on the decline for the first time in a …

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Only 28% of stocks from S&P 500 are above 200-day moving average. Previously reaching this level was followed by further market decline.

    JPMorgan’s CEO Criticizes Central Banks for ‘Dead Wrong’ Forecasts Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan lambasted central banks for their glaring past forecasting errors, casting doubt on their ability to navigate the looming economic uncertainties. He drew a grim parallel between today’s economic situation and the wasteful 1970s, while dismissing …

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Krugman’s Kerplunk! War On Inflation Over, But Avergage American Is $7,400 Poorer Under Bidenomics (Real Wages Decline Again And Rent Inflation Over 7%)

by confoundedinterest17 Paul Krugman, Nobel Laureate in economics and media celebrity, made a terrible claim yesterday when he pronounced that “The war on inflation is over. We won, at very little cost.” Krugman’s proclamation was trumpeted by The View’s Joy Behar Joy who claimed that everything is going great in …

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China’s population decline and Real Estate slump could lead to economic collapse per Geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan

by TonyLiberty China’s population decline and Real Estate slump could lead to economic collapse per Geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan. He believes that China’s collapse is imminent, with only 10 years remaining before potential disaster. He estimates that China’s actual population is lower by 100 million than what the government has …

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Gerald Celente: ‘As economies decline, we forecast Washington will ramp up its proxy War with Iran and do all it can to support Israeli actions against Tehran.’

When this occurs, oil prices will hit new highs, inflation will sharply rise, economies will dive into depression… and WW III will intensify and the Middle East Meltdown will swell into a Global Meltdown. — Gerald Celente (@geraldcelente) October 10, 2023 The psyops are in full swing. Your emotions are …

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