M2 contracting at historic levels

M2 is contracting at the deepest level. EVER. pic.twitter.com/1IKob2FD4T — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) September 21, 2023 More Respect the Lag 👇 pic.twitter.com/P1eXuhBN01 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) September 21, 2023 You can see the Bear 🐻 Market bounces in the red line 👇 Or, last year was the bottom. I'm …

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Due to record-high levels of debt accumulation across sectors, rising interest rates, and inflation, the current economic situation is under threat of becoming unsustainable.

Record-High Household Debt: The fact that household debt in the U.S. has reached $17.1 trillion is alarming. High levels of household debt can strain individuals and families, making it difficult for them to manage their finances and save for the future. Mortgage Debt: The record $12.0 trillion in mortgage debt …

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iPhone 12 disaster gets even uglier as two more countries investigate radiation levels

via forbes: At least two more European countries have requested examinations of Apple products—or suggested they be removed from shelves—after French regulators pulled some products, including the iPhone 12, from the market over the levels of electromagnetic wave emission, which Apple maintains is within the legal limits. Key Takeaways German …

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Its getting worse: Americans reported more financial stress; The increase in credit card defaults has reached levels higher than even the 2008 Financial Crisis.

Makes sense, with the acceleration in credit card defaults hitting levels higher than even the 2008 Financial Crisis pic.twitter.com/AA0i4w9S97 — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) September 12, 2023 BREAKING: Delinquency rates among credit cards issued by smaller banks are the highest on record, per Apollo Group. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) September 12, 2023 …

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Trump has never enjoyed such high levels of admiration and support.

President Donald J. Trump steps out to greet Iowa State University students. pic.twitter.com/oGXwddZqfM — RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) September 9, 2023 https​://twitter.com/_/status/1700585475675766896 https://twit​ter.com/_/status/1700585298223133116 Trump has never been more popular and loved as he is right now. The witch hunt is backfiring. — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) September 9, 2023 How many videos …

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Bidenomics 101 (Hand To Mouth): 61% Of Americans Living Paycheck To Paycheck With Unsustainable Debt Levels, Up 19.4% Under Biden (50,000 U.S. Stores Likely To Close By End Of 2027)

by confoundedinterest17 Bidenomics is forcing Americans to live hand to mouth. Or as Lou Chrisite sang, “Lightning Strikes …. Americans” leaving them worse off under Bidenomics. The cost of living has been soaring, and our standard of living has been steadily going down. Coping with inflation is tough for American households where consumer …

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The equity risk premium (ERP) is at the lowest level since Pre-GFC; PEG ratio hit levels comparable to the Dot Com bubble

The equity risk premium (ERP) is at the lowest level since 2006 Indicating that stocks are very expensive relative to bonds pic.twitter.com/5tysUfs1Hy — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) September 4, 2023 This ratio hit levels comparable to the Dot Com bubble We all know how it ended back then… pic.twitter.com/gb9Uzm7MPj — Bravos …

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Corporate profits decline 6.5% in 2Q23, worst since pandemic; Credit managers index nears recessionary levels… ‘September will be hell’

Global stock markets peaked a month ago at the end of July. Then fell for the first three weeks of August. Today, Nasdaq breadth was strongest since the market top. September will be hell. pic.twitter.com/FST2UcLsci — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) August 30, 2023 The FDIC is literally using the same script as …

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‘Even if home prices fell 30% from current levels, affordability would STILL be worse than pre-pandemic’…. ‘The Fed WILL break this housing market’

1. Adjusting for inflation, home prices are up 118% since 1965, while median household income has increased by just 15%. (2/9) pic.twitter.com/NeogOIDjIu — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) August 21, 2023 Worrying Sign Not Seen Since the Great Recession: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8% Mortgage rates exceeding 7% are straining the …

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Current debt levels are dangerously high, with $17.1 trillion in household, $12.0 trillion in mortgage, $1.6 trillion in auto loans, and $1.0 trillion in credit card debt.

For the first time in history, the median monthly mortgage payment is nearing $3000/month. Mortgage rates are now at their highest since 2002. Inflation has made many basic necessities into unaffordable things. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) August 20, 2023 …

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July’s US Industrial Production … Returns To 2007 Levels Despite Staggering Fed Monetary Stimulus And Federal Government Spending Spree

by confoundedinterest17 Well, its now August 2023 and US Industrial Production for July increased … to 2007 levels. This comes after the massive spending out of Washington DC and massive Federal Rerserve stimulus. Is that all there is?? US Industrial Production is DOWN -0.23% YoY while up slightly in MoM …

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Energy stocks are 5% below highs, indicating oil’s potential return of 48%, impacting Fed policy and financial markets. Rate hikes probability decreases, but odds of rate cuts drop, with no cuts until May 2024.

Energy stocks are only 5% away from recent highs. If historical correlations matter, it is hard to believe oil won't follow the same path. That alone would imply a 48% return from its current levels. As a crucial contributor to inflation, rising energy costs could have a… pic.twitter.com/fBZ60dhWlO — Otavio …

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US spends 44% of GDP annually, comparable to World War 2, indicating fiscal deterioration and unsustainable government spending, surpassing 2008 levels.

Since the debt ceiling crisis, the US has already added nearly $1.5 trillion in debt. Meanwhile, tax receipts are down sharply this year. We are spending more and making less, a recipe for disaster. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) August …

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Bidenomics! M2 Money Velocity Rises … To Almost Pre-Covid Levels, Fed Balance Sheet Remains Above $8 TRILLION (Biden Energy Secretary Secretly Consulted Top Chinese Energy Official Before SPR Release, Sales To Hunter Biden-Linked Chinese Energy Giant)

by confoundedinterest17 I wonder which season the US economy is in, according to President “Chance the Gardener” Biden. If you believe the recovery talk (from the reckless Covid economic and school shutdowns of 2020), all is well in the (economic) garden. For example, M2 Money Velocity (GDP/M2), is almost back …

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Rail traffic declines significantly, reaching 2021 levels; Maersk warns of global trade slowdown

Rail traffic is down sharply year over year and down even further from 2021. pic.twitter.com/npvGbB4sCB — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) August 4, 2023 Shipping giant Maersk warns of sharp slowdown in global trade as it reports profit plunge The world’s second-largest shipping company, often seen as a bellwether for global trade, …

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Global debt levels are indeed high, and Fitch’s downgrade of its U.S. credit rating may just be the start.

Animated: Global Debt Projections (2005-2027P) 💳️https://t.co/8XFqKNQowE pic.twitter.com/v4lUyCxnDE — Visual Capitalist (@VisualCap) August 1, 2023 In 1971, global debt was a “mere” $4 trillion. In 2023 global debt is $325T excluding derivatives. How much longer can this debt bubble go? 🚨 pic.twitter.com/jJbSMdWH7h — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) August 2, 2023 The core …

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Shipping Prices Will Double From Current Levels As Supply Chain Nightmare Begins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91gXUl1E-Sc Have you noticed that delivery delays are becoming a lot more frequent recently? That’s because a new set of supply chain disruptions are impacting the shipping and trucking industry right now. Both maritime and road transportation companies are facing labor and capacity issues, increased costs, and bankruptcies in recent …

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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) …

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European Central Bank raises rates for 9th time, a 23-year high. Business credit conditions in the EU at 2008 levels

The European Central Bank just raised rates for the 9th consecutive time Inflation in Europe is still 5.5% Rates are now at a 23-year high in Europe: pic.twitter.com/YSpUeBSw1H — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) July 27, 2023 Business credit conditions in the EU at 2008 levels ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/uH6x9eiT1E — Longview Economics …

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Europe Is Stockpiling Chinese Solar Panels At Record Levels

via Alex Kimani: The global energy crisis triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine exposed Europe’s extreme vulnerability due to the continent’s over-reliance on Russian energy commodities, especially natural gas. Europe responded with overkill, with the continent managing to store so much gas that it emerged from the last winter season …

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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 …

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Small bank credit card loans 30+ days late reached 7.24%. University of Michigan consumer sentiment is levels last seen during 2008 Financial Crisis and 2011 Debt Crisis

Consumers face challenges. If banks borrow short and lend long, then a large % of their payments dries up, how do they pay back their lenders in full? (they don't) That eventuality is only growing larger: pic.twitter.com/N96oHRwUBG — Joe Consorti (@JoeConsorti) July 13, 2023 University of Michigan consumer sentiment is …

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DXY drops to 52-week lows, reaching April 2022 levels.

DXY has broken down to new 52-week lows Reaching levels seen in April 2022 pic.twitter.com/HYpmPEae0s — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) July 13, 2023 The US Dollar Index, $DXY, is now trading below 100.00 for the first time in 15 months. Markets may finally be buying the narrative that inflation is falling. …

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