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The “pain trade” is back… That means for traders it's a good time to consider smaller position sizing, wider stops and much more discerning execution. – Smaller size to reduce total exposure – Wider stops to account for illiquid, volatile …
by Michael Do you remember how painful the Great Recession was? 2008 and the years immediately following were definitely a very dark chapter in our history, but a new study has actually found that the percentage of Americans that worry …
They're robbing you blind and most don't even realize it Then when you feel happy about your home value going up… you get to pay more taxes on that too — TheWealthCoach (@indexnforgetit) July 23, 2024 It's really sad that …
At the height of the dotcom bubble, Cisco was worth 5.5% of US GDP. Today market cap of Nvidia is worth 11.7% of GDP, over 200% higher… byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts
Even $2Tn deficits not working? — Chart Cruncher (@NaughtonPaolo) July 16, 2024 Consumer loans delinquencies are steadily marching higher Unemployment is creeping up Corporate profits are cooling off pic.twitter.com/CsTOmBbGlm — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) July 15, 2024 Trucking Employment Continues …
by confoundedinterest17 Are you ready? You can tell an election is on the radar since inflation numbers are settling down for the most part. According to the BLS, overall inflation fell slightly in June to 3.0%. Shelter CPI is up 5.14% YoY …
Spot on. Many companies are banking on Fed cuts to ease their debt burdens, but higher credit spreads could still pose a significant risk — Blue&White (@LiorBershtling) July 11, 2024 Don’t panic, that’s the Private Equity arm of $GS not …
Thousands of homeowners are facing the challenge of higher monthly mortgage payments. Specifically, those who took out adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) five years ago are now experiencing the unpleasant shock of significantly increased home payments. Unlike fixed-rate mortgages, ARMs offer a …
According to the 2024 KPMG Consumer Pulse Survey, U.S. consumers are adjusting their spending habits this summer due to inflationary pressures. Here are the key findings: Essential Goods and Services: Consumers expect to spend less on personal care products (considered essential) …
Supply is starting to build, which is leading to the cooling in prices. Total active listings are now 35% higher than they were at this time a year ago, according to Realtor.com. To put that in perspective, however, even after …
Food-delivery apps have responded to cities’ new wage-increase requirements for gig workers by ratcheting up fees. Now, they are contending with frustrated consumers, plunging restaurant orders and an exodus of delivery drivers. Lawmakers in New York City, one of the …
Gravity is unrelenting and inevitably prevails. The forward P/E ratio of the S&P 500 is now nearly as high as it was at the peak of the Tech Bubble. It's understandable that during periods of euphoria, less experienced investors might …
by confoundedinterest17 Now you know why Joe Biden has fund raisers in Hollywood and New York where the elites (the top 1%) live. Biden is the President of The Elites, not the middle class. How bad it is? The top …
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Yields eventually will rip higher due to issuance not inflation — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) June 14, 2024 BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. bond market participants are worried market liquidity will keep deteriorating as the U.S. Treasury continues to issue large amounts …
No matter who’s in the White House, the federal government is facing a reckoning. Here’s why “business as usual” is over… From Peter Reagan for Birch Gold Group We already know that Bidenomics hasn’t helped American families in their economic struggles. …
Lol, of course they revised the PPI numbers to be worse for the last four months in a row. Of course they did. The headline is all that they need today to make the markets go green. They’ll tell you …
via Mike Shedlock Common sense returns to Virginia as California Governor Gavin Newsom Struggles to defend inane policy. Let’s start with Newsom and gasoline prices. In a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed, Newsom says “What people pay at the pump isn’t simple supply …
Gold, copper both at all time highs, every commodity exploding higher as inflation set to storm right back. pic.twitter.com/8vcunH1zAF — zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 20, 2024 JUST IN: Gold prices rise to a new record high of $2,450, now up 23% …
Average monthly prices for regular-grade retail gasoline in the U.S. could increase by more than $0.10/gal if refinery output is lower than expected, according to an analysis published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In the EIA’s May Short-Term Energy …
by confoundedinterest17 I doubt if Biden really understands what he is saying. He simply reads (badly) off a teleprompter. Biden has repeatedly claimed that no new taxes on anyone making less than $400,000. Remember, he has repeatedly said “You have my …
Brace for higher electricity bills as EPA rules demand costly changes to power plants. CNN’s Bill Weir declares Biden’s coal power plant rules mark the demise of coal energy in America. Key Points: EPA requires carbon capture tech for coal …
The ripple effects of California’s $20 minimum wage hike are becoming increasingly evident, with fast food restaurants across the state grappling with job cuts and price increases, further burdening businesses, workers, and consumers alike. California’s minimum wage increase to $20/hour …
As the IMF’s Gita Gopinath highlights the repercussions of high U.S. deficits on global economic dynamics, concerns arise over the sustainability of economic growth amid rising deficits and the need for comprehensive fiscal reforms. Important Information and Details: IMF’s Gita …
via naturalnews Got irritable bowels? You may want to know that science proves that populations consuming higher levels of pesticides also experience a higher rate of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to an in-depth study published in Environmental Toxicology and …
The index for home prices increased in January at its fastest rate since November 2022 as supply constraints and inflation continue to raise prices, according to data from S&P Global. The Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index increased 6.0% year-over-year …
