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Airlines could face bankruptcies within weeks as Middle East chaos hits bookings and pushes oil higher, a Dubai billionaire warns. Hiring has also fallen to COVID-shutdown levels, a top economist says.

  Americans aren’t getting laid off. And they’re not quitting. They’re simply just not getting hired, and the numbers haven’t been this bad since the pandemic closed the economy by force. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday the hiring rate fell to 3.1% in February, with just 4.8 million hires, the lowest since April …

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U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon. Recession indicator flashing red. Demand destruction spreads across US economy through seven channels

U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices U.S. gasoline prices have surged above $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years, as the oil supply shock triggered by the Middle East war rapidly drives up costs for families. Prices at the pump …

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20-year yield hits 4.97%, stocks face a cap, but credit markets are not pricing a recession yet. United Airlines plans for oil hitting $175 a barrel and staying above $100 next year.

United Airlines plans for oil hitting $175 a barrel and staying above $100 next year as industry faces worst shock since COVID The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has delivered the biggest disruption to the airline industry since the COVID-19 pandemic, and United is bracing for a future where oil prices remain high through 2027.   …

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Retail trading activity in single stocks has plummeted–Citi. “The forward 12-month P/E ratio for the S&P 500 is 20.3. (down 2.8pts from the high… the market multiple hits correction territory)”

Retail trading activity in single stocks has plummeted–Citi pic.twitter.com/c9DixpKuiX — Gunjan Banerji (@GunjanJS) March 23, 2026 "A big distribution pattern is carving out in the Junk Bonds vs. Treasuries ratio. A breakdown here would be the last thing stock market bulls want to see."@AlfCharts pic.twitter.com/DWoYrsc0ba — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) March 21, 2026 "The forward 12-month …

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Fed signals possible rate hike while inflation remains above target and airlines cut flights under rising fuel costs. Recession is guaranteed if crude oil hits this price.

March 20 (Reuters) – United Airlines (UAL) CEO Scott ‌Kirby said on ‌Friday the airline will cancel ​about 5% of this year’s planned flights in the short ‌term, as ⁠jet fuel prices surge due to ⁠the Middle East conflict. “If prices stayed ​at this ​level, ​it would mean ‌an extra $11 billion in annual expense …

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Iran launches new strikes on Israel overnight. Israel airstrike hits an apartment building in Bachoura, central Beirut

Three U.S. airmen who were killed in an air fueling crash in Iraq will be brought home. This comes as Iran retaliated overnight after Israel killed two high-ranking Iranian officials. Here’s the latest on the war. https://abc7.com/live-updates/iran-war-live-updates-israel-steps-operation-lebanon-trump-says-countries-help-strait-hormuz/18721484/ An Israeli airstrike has struck an apartment building in Bachoura, central Beirut. The Israeli army had warned residents …

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US hits Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000‑lb deep‑penetrator bombs in an effort to reopen the strait for international oil shipments.

The US Central Command said it had dropped 5,000-pound (2,267 kg) “deep penetrator munitions” on Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. “Hours ago, US forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz,” the US military said on X. …

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Iran’s military says Tehran’s policy of ‘reciprocal hits’ has ended, and will carry out continuous strikes from now on.

Meanwhile the us administration is engaging in brazen corruption and market manipulation pic.twitter.com/MPyWCv46F3 — It's politics (@Politicsworld) March 11, 2026 BREAKING: Iran says that they are switching from “reciprocal hits” to “continuous strikes” and warns that they will drive oil prices to $200/barrel, per Reuters. Details include: 1. Iran says the US will ​not be …

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Massive travel meltdown hits Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston and New Orleans as TSA waits hit four hours and Homeland Security blames Democrats

Security lines at airports across the country are stretching for hours after TSA operations were shut down by the Dems shutdown for several weeks. pic.twitter.com/5EbpXZImdS — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 8, 2026 🚨BREAKING: MASSIVE DELAYS AT AIRPORTS ALL ACROSS THE UNITED STATES pic.twitter.com/NUYlGm4dmO — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) March 8, 2026 Airports across the United States were …

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Venezuela Inflation Hits 475 Percent, The World’s Highest Level… Global Energy Shock Sends Prices Surging Across The World

The world is facing a massive surge in prices, and the latest developments suggest that inflation is entering a far more dangerous phase than most people realize. Venezuela’s inflation exploded to 475 percent in 2025, the highest in the world last year. Food costs soared 532 percent, rent jumped 340 percent, and healthcare expenses skyrocketed …

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US stock market hits one of the most dangerous valuation levels ever recorded. Post See new posts Conversation Prof @TheProfInvestor Hated rally in works… ‘A rally until OpEx Mar 20 is the max pain scenario’

139% Above Its Mean. Every Prior Peak Collapsed." This is the Q Ratio — the broadest measure of US stock market valuation vs. the replacement cost of assets. Right now? 139% above its long-run average. We just touched 147% — above the 3 Standard Deviation line. Here's what… pic.twitter.com/1kb91n7nCV — The Economic LongWave (@TheELongWave) March …

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Blockbuster blizzard hits the Northeast with 28 inches of “heart‑attack” snow and a historic 33 inches in Rhode Island, causing travel chaos and power outages

Neighbors, we are in the middle of the most severe blizzard to impact Providence in decades. Cities across New England are facing dangerous winds, low visibility and white-out conditions that require plows to pause for the safety of all of our community. Our crews were out… pic.twitter.com/7UZdSHZ6hL — Mayor Brett Smiley (@PVDMayor) February 23, 2026 …

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Wexner deposition clears Trump of Epstein claims, Crockett’s questioning hits wall

KanekoaTheGreat @KanekoaTheGreat 🚨BREAKING: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s deposition of Les Wexner appears to backfire, as Wexner repeatedly states he has no knowledge of any misconduct by President Donald Trump related to Jeffrey Epstein. CROCKETT: “Did you ever see or become aware of Trump having a sexual relationship with a person who was introduced to him by …

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Warning bell for small businesses: Blue Owl freezes $1.7 billion retail credit fund, private lending stress hits $3 trillion market

Crypto Rover @cryptorover 🚨BIG WARNING: THE FIRST MAJOR DOMINO HAS FALLEN. Today, Blue Owl Capital announced that it permanently halted redemptions for Blue Owl Capital Corp II (OBDC II), its $1.7 billion private credit fund aimed at retail investors. And this is not a small thing. Blue Owl Capital is a major alternative asset manager …

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Investors dump dollars, buy gold. USD share hits 25-year low while gold surpasses euro, yen, and pound combined

Institutional investors have rarely ever been this bearish on the US Dollar: US Dollar net exposure by global fund managers is down to -35 points, the lowest in at least 14 years byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts This is insane… US Dollar share of global reserve currency has fallen to its lowest levels this century. It’s literally unprecedented. …

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LAUSD plans to cut 657 cafeteria workers, aides, and custodians, budget shortfall hits schools while top administrators earn $300k plus

Los Angeles Unified School District holds a meeting to cut 657 cafeteria workers, special ed aides and custodians due to a budget deficit – Superintendent of LAUSD makes $440,000 per year – Deputy Superintendents make $300-400k+ per year – Chief Financial Officer makes $300,000 per year – Chief Academic Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief …

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Inflation cools again as January CPI hits 2.4%, Core CPI falls to lowest level since 2021. The odds of a Fed rate cut jumped

BREAKING: January CPI inflation falls to 2.4%, below expectations of 2.5%. Core CPI inflation fell to 2.5%, in-line with expectations of 2.5%. Core CPI inflation is now at its lowest level since March 2021. Odds of further interest rate cuts are back on the rise. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 13, 2026 🚨 TRADERS …

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Democrat lawmaker erupts at attorney general, demands apology after flood of Epstein files hits the public

🚨 BREAKING: Shocking moment as Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal demands AG Pam Bondi APOLOGIZE for releasing *TOO MANY* Epstein files Are you freaking kidding me?! THIS is what Trump meant when he says the "Epstein Hoax." UNBELIEVABLE.pic.twitter.com/Se7ofjfGSY — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 11, 2026 Factcheck: A House Judiciary hearing on Feb 11, 2026, featured Rep. …

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Q4 2025 U.S. credit card and auto loan delinquencies reach 2008 levels while student loan 90+ day delinquencies surge to a record 14%. Credit card debt hits record $1.28 trillion.

Q4 2025 student loans transitioning to 90+ days delinquent surged to +14%, a level never seen before in history. pic.twitter.com/OIBZin9gx1 — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) February 10, 2026 CREDIT CARD STRESS IS SURGING: 12.7% OF CREDIT CARD LOANS ARE NOW 90+ DAYS DELINQUENT, THE SECOND-HIGHEST LEVEL EVER, SURPASSED ONLY DURING THE AFTERMATH OF THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS …

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Wall Street’s AI darlings hit funding wall after lenders tighten and long term yields surge. Eerie repeat of 2000 and 2007 as consumer discretionary stocks sink for months while S&P hits new highs classic pre crash setup returns

Mag 7 cutting buybacks and borrowing while private credit guys talk about heavy drawdowns and yields keep grinding higher is not “AI strength,” it’s stress showing through the paint. Money isn’t cheap anymore, lenders are pulling back, and somehow people still act like companies can burn billions a quarter forever. Then you look at the …

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ActBlue probe hits 180-day wall; Pam Bondi report nowhere to be found

Will Pam Bondi ever indict #ActBlue for international money-laundering? — Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) February 3, 2026 President Trump signed that memorandum back on April 24, 2025, giving AG Pam Bondi exactly 180 days to investigate ActBlue for “straw donations” and foreign money. That deadline came and went in October, and we still aint seen a …

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Saylor underwater: Bitcoin billionaire’s $50B bet turns red. Longest outflow streak in history hits US crypto funds. Margin call watch?

Michael Saylor has officially pushed his total Bitcoin holdings to 713,502 coins with an aggregate purchase price of over $54 billion, but his average cost basis now sits at $76,052 per coin. With Bitcoin currently testing the $75,000 range, his entire strategy is technically underwater, and the inflation-adjusted loss is a staggering blow to his …

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U.S. long-term unemployment hits highest level in a decade outside the pandemic. US consumer savings are falling at an alarming pace.

US consumer savings are falling at an alarming pace: The US personal savings rate fell -0.2 percentage points in November 2025, to 3.5%, the lowest since October 2022. Excluding the March-October 2022 period, this is the lowest level since the 2008 Financial Crisis. This… pic.twitter.com/iru70ge4tp — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 28, 2026 “Outside of …

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Trump cheers the S&P 500 at all-time highs in dollars while the index priced in gold hits a 10-year support line. Warren Buffett fears currency debasement while sitting on $330 billion in Treasuries.

All-time highs in dollars just expose how fast the currency is collapsing. Trump just celebrated the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high. But look at the chart below. This is the S&P 500 priced in Gold (Real Money). It isn't going up… it's free falling. We just broke a 10-year support line and the US …

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