US reaches highest apartment vacancy rate since 2017, with metros reaching 6+ year highs… “Similar to 2007 levels” for real estate sales volume.

New ApartmentList data dropped The United States hit the HIGHEST average vacancy rate since they started tracking data in 2017 with the following metros hitting 6+ year highs: pic.twitter.com/8xqVfGyKef — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 2, 2023 “Similar to 2007 levels” for real estate sales volume. https://t.co/fk6JHQPSfS — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) August 2, 2023 The summer …

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American credit rejection rate rises to 21.8%, highest since June 2018, indicating tougher borrowing conditions.

Credit Crunch Alert! Rejection rate for Americans applying for credit – whether it’s a mortgage, new car loan, or a credit card – increased to 21.8%, the highest level since June 2018.  Borrowing money is getting tougher, folks! — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) August 2, 2023 https://t.co/KWFwz5TumF — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) August 2, 2023 The …

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Economic and social terrorism by elite and Federal Reserve rewards speculators; Financial conditions are loosening at a fairly steady clip, even as the Fed prepares to hike rates to the highest level since 2001.

Darth Powell knows: This is the result of economic and social terrorism caused by the elite/donor class and Federal Reserve. Rewarding the most worthless, least productive members of society (asset price speculators) over actual production/innovation. https://t.co/UhRkGnrXJL — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) July 25, 2023 How long can the Fed & its PE accomplices delay the inevitable? …

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US consumer confidence is soaring to a two-year high as a robust job market and easing inflation foster renewed optimism.

US consumer confidence is soaring to a two-year high as a robust job market and easing inflation foster renewed optimism. pic.twitter.com/hbr0xT2Agm — Quiver Quantitative (@QuiverQuant) July 25, 2023 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/consumer-confidence-hits-highest-level-in-two-years-155813210.html We shall see how confident many consumers are when student loan payments resume. My bet is that stores valuing low prices will be able to ride …

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Revealed: The careers that face the highest risk of being replaced by AI – so will a robot take YOUR job?

With the boom in popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), attention has quickly turned to the impact such innovation could have on the jobs market. There are fears that thousands of human roles may soon disappear because of huge advances in automation, with it emerging only last month that the UK Government privately thinks a ‘substantial …

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Corruption at the highest level – The IRS, uncovered evidence that foreign nationals paid the Biden family over $17M

CORUPTION: The IRS, despite obstruction of its investigation by the DOJ, uncovered evidence that foreign nationals paid the Biden family over $17M. It is time to appoint a special prosecutor. https://t.co/c3ekpAc4Fk pic.twitter.com/1nZ43581LB — @amuse (@amuse) July 20, 2023 CORRUPTION at the highest levelThe IRS, despite OBSTRUCTION of its investigation by the DOJ, uncovered evidence that …

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Car insurance rates hit highest levels in 30 years due to more accidents, higher repair costs, bigger medical bills and increased litigation

via naturalnews: Rates of car insurance have hit highest levels in the past 30 years as cost of claims soared since the pandemic, due to more accidents, higher repair costs, bigger medical bills and increased litigation.   The Wall Street Journal reported that many insurers have experienced significant losses over the last few years, which only means that premiums will continue to rise. …

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Recession probability reaches highest since 1980s.

Warning: The probability of a recession is at its highest level since the early 1980s pic.twitter.com/1XmuWtjmdW — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) July 12, 2023 Business inventories are a leading indicator of inflation A continued decline in inventories indicates lower inflation However, sharp drops have coincided with a recession since 1995 pic.twitter.com/IGHSrhJoF8 — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) July …

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UK lenders have experienced the highest surge in mortgage defaults in over a decade

According to recent reports, lenders in the United Kingdom have experienced the most significant surge in mortgage defaults in over a decade. Over the past three months, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of borrowers who are struggling to meet their mortgage payment obligations, marking the highest level since mid-2009. ⚠️UK LENDERS …

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Washington State had Highest Murder Rate Ever in 2022

by Chris Black Wow, no one could have predicted this. Following the BLM social experiment, every American city is becoming Gotham City. Real dystopian hellscape vibe. The Post Millennial: A new report shows that murders reached an all-time high in Washington state in 2022. There were a reported 394 statewide murders last year, which is a 16.6 …

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32 Tons! Corporate Bankruptcies Reach Highest Level Since 2010, Bank Term Funding Program At $102 BILLION (Total Debt & Unfunded Liabitilies = $224.5 TRILLION)

by confoundedinterest17 The US has passed the 32 trillion mark in national debt, and is going much, much higher. More like 32 tons on the back of taxpayers. When we add unfunded liabilities like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, the tab soars to $224.5 TRILLION. New data show that a growing number of U.S. firms are collapsing …

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Banks tighten lending standards amid rising rates, potential economic slowdown. Global yield curves invert, highest 2-year rates since 1992.

by BoatSurfer600 As rates rise and the economy slows, banks tighten their credit lending standards out of fear of higher loan losses. If the credit to the economy dries up more than anticipated, then the slowdown might accelerate. A credit-starved economy is no bueno Source: Sagar Singh Yield curves around the world are inverting the …

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The Median Age of Americans Is the Highest Its Ever Been

(KTLA) — The median age of Americans reached a record high of 38.9 years between 2021 and 2022, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. During that timeframe, the median age in the nation has increased by 0.2 years. The rapid rise is noteworthy since the median age in 2000 …

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Market manipulation via the options market has reached unprecedented extremes. Highest greed index in at least two years

In this era, market manipulation via the options market has reached unprecedented extremes: Today is quarterly opex. pic.twitter.com/XZJdj9ChtF — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) June 16, 2023 https://twitter.com/NorthmanTrader/status/1669638387911860226 BREAKING: Harvey Jones, who has been on the Nvidia, $NVDA, board since 1993, has sold nearly 120,000 shares this week, worth $48.3 million. He has sold more than $76 million …

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Korea’s household debt-to-GDP ratio highest among 34 major economies

via koreatimes.co.kr: Korea’s household debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio was the highest among the world’s 34 major economies in the first three months of this year, data showed Monday. This has raised concerns that banks and other financial firms may face higher default rates amid higher interest rates and deepening economic warning signs. According to …

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The last time the smart money was this short; the world’s largest stock market fell by more than 50%. Yes, folks, the net short position on S&P 500 E-mini futures is now at its highest since 2007

by BoatSurfer600 Source: sagar Singh LinkedIn A new world record! Bulls, your faith in policy-makers is totally unwarranted. Short-covering in Regional banks has marked every turn in the market since the all time high. pic.twitter.com/HL7efgTOgN — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) June 7, 2023 Lowest VIX since pre-pandemic. Because what could go wrong. pic.twitter.com/163eH0nZrS — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) June …

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Wash Post accuses Ukraine of Nordstream explosion… Plot hatched at ‘highest levels’ of Ukraine Military…

The Biden administration learned from a close ally that Ukraine had planned a covert attack on the Nord Stream pipeline. via washingtonpost: Three months before saboteurs bombed the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline, the Biden administration learned from a close ally that the Ukrainian military had planned a covert attack on the undersea network, using …

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