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via Genzinvestor16180339 The average drink is now $7–$9. When people can make it at home for ~50 cents. Q2 FY2026 already showed demand comes back at current prices. US transactions were up 4.4% while ticket still grew 2.6%. So this …
GAS PRICES THREATEN TO ERASE TAX REFUND BOOST Refunds rose 14% YoY (avg. $3,462, +11%) but came in slightly below expectations, offering only a modest lift to consumption. A ~15% jump in gas prices (~$3.60+) could fully offset that gain, …
Everyone is still talking about oil pricesThat’s already outdated–This is no longer a price shock–It is the early stage of a system-wide supply shock — Robert A. Pape (@ProfessorPape) April 13, 2026 ~20% of global oil flows through the Strait …
The widow of Renee Good is now reportedly in legal trouble following her actions in this month’s ICE self-defense shooting in Minneapolis. NBC News reported on Saturday that the Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Becca Good …
ICE agent Jonathan Ross suffered INTERNAL BLEEDING after encounter with Renee Nicole Good, Trump admin sayshttps://t.co/bKg1T4GulH pic.twitter.com/jh16zigmh7 — Britannia Daily (@BritanniaDailyy) January 14, 2026 The federal agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis last week suffered internal bleeding …
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis US Attorney’s Office have resigned in protest over the Justice Department’s push to probe Renee Good’s widow. New cellphone footage from the ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good …
Eight teenagers were arrested Saturday after Polk County deputies said they stole thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from a Dick’s Sporting Goods store.
China is portrayed as the winner in this week’s agreement with the US, but the reality is that China desperately needed a deal. You just have to look at how Chinese goods are flooding countries around the world to see …
We’re about to enter the retail holiday season. Give it a few more weeks to see the real horror. Trucking freight volumes, a signal for the goods economy are a dumpster fire right now (-17% YoY) pic.twitter.com/4YPkLJtHdu — Craig Fuller …
Last year, whopping 1.3 billion e-commerce packages were shipped from around the world to the US under “de minimis” exemption. I.e., they were worth less than $800. That privilege ended on Aug 29. American small businesses & consumers alike are …
An early morning press release from the White House on Thursday announced that the European Union has agreed to eliminate all tariffs on industrial goods from the U.S. after reaching a trade deal. The White House released a press release …
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods effective August 6, 2025. While some reports say this pushes tariffs to 50%, that number is misleading. The Times of India explained, “President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff …
Stock futures opened sharply lower. Dow futures shed about 0.8%, S&P 500 futures dropped 0.9%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1%. Earnings weakness added pressure, but Trump’s tariff shock dominated headlines. “The average tariff rate roughly on reciprocal is going …
Economists are having trouble understanding why stocks are at all-time highs. Well, technically, they are not measured in currencies other than the US dollar, like the euro, but in local currency terms, yes. According to economic textbooks, tariffs hamper free …
Retail is cooling. Not collapsing. But the heat is gone. The latest Redbook Index shows year-over-year growth of 5.2% for the week ending July 19. That’s down from 5.9% the week prior. The sample covers 9,000 stores and represents 80% …
Asia’s deflation wave is no longer a theory. It’s a measurable shift. In June 2025, China’s producer price index dropped 3.6% year over year. That marks the sharpest contraction since July 2023 and extends the deflation streak to 33 consecutive …
President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam on July 2 that slaps a 20% tariff on every Vietnamese product shipped to the United States and a 40% tariff on goods transshipped through Vietnam. In return, Vietnam agreed to impose …
US 🇺🇸 GDP for Q1 just officially ended up at -0.5% pic.twitter.com/nLI7EytA55 — Evan (@StockMKTNewz) June 26, 2025 CNBC’s Rick Santelli joins ‘Squawk Box’ to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that begins the process of making gold and silver legal tender in Florida. This goes into effect on July 1, 2026. The governor argues metals are a protection against a falling dollar. APOPKA, …
🇯🇵JAPAN: “CAN WE NOT PAY THESE TARIFFS?” 🇺🇸USA: “LOL, NO.” Japan asked the U.S. to drop some heavy taxes on its cars and steel. The U.S. basically said: “We’ll maybe give you a discount… if you behave.” Oh, and starting …
BREAKING: The White House press secretary says “there will be no unilateral reduction in tariffs against China.” Trump is putting the ball in China’s court. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 23, 2025 BREAKING: White House Press Secretary Leavitt right …
TRUMP MAY CUT CHINA TARIFFS TO EASE TENSIONS The Trump administration is weighing major tariff cuts on Chinese imports—possibly by over 50%—to reduce trade tensions, sources say. No final decision has been made, and options remain open. One idea is …
List of products affected https://t.co/p8Nlo6yV0F — Josh Marino 🦞 (@AIRoboticsInt) April 16, 2025 ong Kong’s postal service will stop handling packages coming from or going to the United States, in the latest retaliatory move amid an escalating trade war between …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Woldenberg thought he had come up with a sure-fire plan to protect his Chicago-area educational toy company from President Donald Trump’s massive new taxes on Chinese imports. “When he announced a 20% tariff, I made a …
🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇦🇺 China has just HALTED all liquified natural gas imports from the United States. This leaves tankers in limbo with BILLIONS of dollars of contracts. China will now go with Australia for their natural gas needs instead. Australian …
⚠️BREAKING: *CHINA RAISES TARIFFS ON U.S. GOODS TO 84% 🇨🇳🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/2N03lVFNIa — Investing.com (@Investingcom) April 9, 2025 What is even happening? China retaliates with more tariffs. 🩸🩸🩸 pic.twitter.com/xiYUvFNVKf — Ayesha Tariq, CFA (@AyeshaTariq) April 9, 2025
The supply of many foreign-made goods into the US is likely to grind to a halt as a result of President Trump’s tariffs, sources told The Post Monday. A baseline tariff of 10% was applied to many countries Saturday, with …
BREAKING: India backs down from retaliatory tariffs on US goods, conceding to Trump. Officials now push for direct talks with the President for a new trade deal. pic.twitter.com/DJy1mSYIsz — Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) April 6, 2025 India is choosing negotiation over …
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2024 goods trade deficits, surpluses with major trading partners pic.twitter.com/bWltftuV8F — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) March 25, 2025