economy

Strip out the headlines. Ignore the stock market charts. Forget the talking points. The American economy is flashing stress signals everywhere you look.

The U.S. economy is showing signs of strain that official headlines aren’t capturing. Despite stock market gains, underlying indicators suggest a slowdown. Labor market indicators are weakening. Initial jobless claims for the week ending June 28, 2025, were 227,980, a slight decrease from the previous week. However, continuing claims increased to 1,974,000, up from 1,937,000 …

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Powell breaks 1000-day yield inversion record economy still rolls over, housing bubble ready to burst 60–70% drop on deck

I must admit the situation is getting funny. First of all I’m not a big fan of Powell, because I think this guy has already lost a powerful game hitting 10Y/3M 1000 days in inversion beating previous 1929 record 700 days. Reality is : if even that’s his achievement – he’s just buying time at …

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THE DEEPER DIVE: The Bull is Strong, but the Economy is Weak

by David Haggith When I say, “the bull market is strong,” I only mean the market for selling words that are complete “bull____” is strong. The stock analyst bull that goes in your ears about the economy is reeks strongly these days. The economic reality, itself, is weak. And, for that reason, the resurrected bull …

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Global economy enters pivotal moment as central banks lose trust and gold reserves return to 1960s levels

The Bank for International Settlements just dropped its annual report, and it reads like a warning label. The global economy is entering what they call a pivotal moment. Not a soft patch. Not a cycle. A structural shift. The kind that doesn’t reverse with a rate cut or a stimulus bill. Agustín Carstens, the outgoing …

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Market hits new highs while Buffett Indicator flashes danger and real economy shows deepening cracks

Inflation stays hot despite economic slump. So, we got negative consumer spending and negative consumer income, yet hot core PCE (i.e., inflation). Yet, still, stocks are making new all-time-highs on "trade deal" comments? I guess the data, indeed, does not matter. But, at some point, bluster from the @WhiteHouse will not… pic.twitter.com/ePtMrsZadH — Gordon Johnson …

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Consumer imports collapse 36% as Americans pull back and tariffs bite into a weakening economy

Tariffs hit at wrong time in the cycle. See that plunge in Consumer Goods Imports (-36.2% so far)? 👇🏼 Again, you can’t have inflation when consumers are tapped out. If this tariff nonsense were happening at the beginning or middle of the economic cycle, this chart would look different. pic.twitter.com/N6Pi9ZpV8t — Kalani o Māui (@MauiBoyMacro) …

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How congress controls the fed and economy while billions flow through political money and activist judges decide your future

Congress holds more power over the economy than most realize, yet it rarely takes the blame for the mess. The Federal Reserve gets the heat for inflation, interest rates, and market turmoil, but the truth cuts deeper. Congress writes the laws, funds the agencies, and sets the rules that shape the entire financial system. If …

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CEOs are laying off workers for AI while 70% of the economy depends on consumer spending. Trump’s BBB would block states from regulating AI for 10 years.

Corporate America is shedding labor under the banner of automation. Artificial intelligence is no longer a future forecast. It is a current expense reduction strategy. Major companies are laying off thousands, citing AI integration and operational streamlining as justification. The shift is sharp. The fallout is measurable. Who the fuck do they think is going …

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The Immigration Economy: How Foreign Nations Exploit U.S. Borders for Profit

What if illegal immigration isn’t a border crisis – but an economic strategy? Whole nations have profit-ed from America’s open-door policies. Brandon Smith of Alt-Market.com explains how this trend will lead to further economic disruption… By Brandon Smith Tensions over mass illegal immigration in the U.S. are finally coming to a boil after 4 years …

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Apple Store being looted in Downtown LA amid violent unrest… LA Mayor Karen Bass says, “Washington is attacking our people, our neighborhoods, and our economy.”

BREAKING: Apple Store being looted in Downtown LA amid violent unrest pic.twitter.com/GtXObjCFGs — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) June 10, 2025 🚨 JUST IN: LAPD catch a bunch of LOOTERS as they run out of a local store. This madness has been going on all night. These people feel emboldened. How much longer? This is on GAVIN …

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China Is Broke: $50 Trillion Debt Collapsing China’s Entire Economy, Citizens Turn Against CCP

China is facing an unprecedented financial catastrophe that could reshape the global economy forever. From empty government offices where civil servants haven’t been paid in months, to elderly investors crying in the streets after losing their life savings, the signs are everywhere. China’s total debt has exploded to well over $50 trillion – that’s more …

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U.S. economy contracts in Q1, first decline since 2022; Corporate profits plunge, jobless claims rise, recession fears grow

The U.S. economy has officially entered a downturn, with the latest Q1 2025 GDP estimate confirming a 0.2 percent contraction. While this revision is slightly better than the initial 0.3 percent decline, it still marks the first economic shrinkage since 2022. This signals growing instability, with businesses and investors bracing for further turbulence. The primary …

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German jobless rate climbs to decade high, economy struggles while DAX hits record

Germany’s unemployment rate has surged to its highest level in a decade, reflecting the deepening struggles of Europe’s largest economy. The latest data from the Federal Employment Agency confirms that 2.96 million Germans are now unemployed, marking an increase of 34,000 in May alone. This is not just another slow month for the job market. …

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Expert sounds alarm on China’s economy

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang weighs in on President Donald Trump threatening Apple with tariffs, trade talks and the state of China’s economy during a wide-ranging interview on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVRv5QuB48

Crisis In Japan: Massive Debt Is Collapsing Japan’s Entire Economy, Protests Everywhere

Right now, Japan is facing what might be its most severe economic crisis since World War II. Angry protesters are gathering outside government buildings in Tokyo, shouting “We are not your ATM!” Rice – the cornerstone of Japanese culture – has disappeared from supermarket shelves. Families are surviving on rice seasoning because they can’t afford …

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How does the economy work if nobody has a job to buy any products?

FOXCONN CHIEF WARNS: AI & ROBOTS TO REPLACE LOW-END MANUFACTURING JOBS At Computex, Foxconn CEO Young Liu issued a blunt warning: generative AI and robotics are set to wipe out low-GDP manufacturing work. Young Liu: “That is the opportunity I see when a country becomes more… https://t.co/r2bBDwI8fL pic.twitter.com/JHLRnd5IM2 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 21, 2025

MASS LAYOFFS Hitting These Sectors of the Economy

Are you prepared for the massive job losses that are coming to certain industries?! In this video, we’re going to explore the industries that are most at risk of job losses and what you can do to protect yourself from the impending doom. From automation to economic shifts, we’ll dive into the reasons behind these …

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