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Real retail sales down 4%, declining for two years—recession looming? Consumer loans delinquencies are steadily marching higher.

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 to Decline The latest data on trucking employment paints a concerning picture for the transportation …

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How will Europe reduce fiscal deficits amid accelerating deindustrialization and looming pension and healthcare crises in Germany, Italy, and Spain?

Can someone explain how fiscal deficits in Europe will be reduced as we go forward given accelerating deindustrialization and upcoming pensions and healthcare entitlements demographics crisis in Germany, Italy and Spain? pic.twitter.com/ZTpb3ctJbG — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) July 4, 2024 pic.twitter.com/Mpxprzyo1T — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) July 4, 2024

Four months of declining full-time jobs signal looming recession despite Fed’s hopeful outlook.

What’s happening now is a troubling shift in the job market. Job openings are being filled as new entrants join the labor force and displaced workers find new positions. However, these job openings are not being replenished, leading to an uptick in the unemployment rate. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find work, and unless the …

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Debt refinancing looming in 2025, Fed’s policy missteps fuel anxiety.

In 2025, a tsunami of debt refinancing threatens to engulf countless companies, setting the stage for economic turbulence. The Fed’s missteps, once forgivable errors, now loom large like ominous clouds. First, they dismissed inflation as fleeting, then abruptly shifted course in December 2023, only to revert to their ‘higher for longer’ mantra. How can trust …

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The looming second China shock: a global automotive sector shake-up

As China’s automotive industry experiences a significant shift, the global automotive sector faces a potential second China shock. This shock is driven by a combination of factors, including a surge in China’s automotive exports, a shift in internal demand, and the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs). These developments are reshaping the global automotive landscape …

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Warning signs of recession looming, yet bullish sentiment persists.

Amidst fears of an impending recession, analysts point to historical indicators like a steepening yield curve and rising unemployment. Drawing parallels to past economic downturns, such as the Dot Com bubble and the 2008 Financial Crisis, cautionary signals have yet to fully materialize. Despite this, the stock market remains bullish, buoyed by ongoing optimism and …

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Fed’s missteps risk catastrophic damage as labor market woes signal recession looming

Concerns arise over Federal Reserve’s handling of unemployment, with predictions of further damage to the labor market. Recent data signals a cooling labor market, evidenced by rising unemployment rates and increased part-time employment. Speculation mounts for additional Fed rate cuts as recession indicators intensify. Call Milli Vanilli because this shi* is getting real Now Fed …

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Americans, whose wealth is largely tied up in their homes, face the looming threat of a housing market crisis as home prices teeter on the edge.

Americans are poor people with a manipulated home price. They don't have/save shit pic.twitter.com/j8b8IDajcU — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) April 7, 2024 Guys this time is totally different! Also this time: pic.twitter.com/65cBdcJZDn — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) April 7, 2024 How many people have held onto their house because they were told rates would come down before …

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The widening gap between financial indicators and market valuations portends a looming financial crisis.

Disconnect between Fed 🏛 & S&P 500 pic.twitter.com/V4HEctJ1O8 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 3, 2024 10 largest stocks trade at P/E of 26x vs. 47x at peak of DotCom pic.twitter.com/9K2BTuGSGm — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 3, 2024 A stark dissonance grips the financial markets as the gap between the Federal Fund Rate and …

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Consumer confidence drop and declining trucking employment hint at looming recession fears.

🇺🇸 US Conference Board Consumer Confidence Expectations minus Present Situation -77.2 Leading indicator for #recession! Chart: @LizAnnSonders pic.twitter.com/nYsQcGlMBq — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) March 27, 2024 As economic indicators send warning signals, analysts are keeping a close eye on the pulse of the trucking industry. The latest data points to a downturn in the number of …

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The Looming Housing Crisis: Déjà Vu or Something Worse?

So the 2008 housing collapse was NOT caused by poor subprime borrowers, but rather, by a speculative mania. So glad we didn't do that again, otherwise we might be in huge trouble pic.twitter.com/1FxS7YWaMS — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) March 14, 2024 The echoes of the 2008 housing collapse reverberate as we navigate the perilous waters of …

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Are these moves by corporate giants indicative of a looming market correction, or is this just a temporary blip in an otherwise bullish trajectory?

In a surprising turn of events, seven corporate executives are offloading their shares at an unprecedented pace, reminiscent of the sell-off trend witnessed in 2021. Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan, parted with $150 million worth of $JPM shares on February 22, marking a notable move in the financial sector. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg shed $661 …

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Collapse Is Looming! Bank Of America Is Not Safe

The safety of banks from collapse has always been a concern for customers, investors, and regulators. So, in these videos, we delve into the troubles brewing on the Bank of America. With a massive 50% plunge in their earnings year-over-year, a concerning sign for the state of the US banking sector has triggered discussion within …

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New Looming EV Disaster Begins to Emerge

Already, it appears the U.S. could end up dependent on unfriendly nations for materials for all those batteries. Then there’s the fact that the nation’s grid simply can’t support all that recharging – California already has been sending out advisories for owners not to charge. And then there’s the limited range, extended recharging times, both …

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Middle East on Edge: The Looming Storm of Retaliatory Strikes… Unveiling the High-Stakes Chessboard of Global Tensions

In the heart of the Middle East, tensions simmer as the specter of conflict looms larger than ever. Recent reports of U.S. preparations for retaliatory strikes against Iranian assets in Iraq and Syria have sent shockwaves through the region, raising fears of a potentially devastating escalation. As the geopolitical chessboard is set for another round …

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New York Community Bank (NYCB) Stock Plummets 40% on Earnings Shock: Dividend Slashed, Q4 Loss, and Looming Regulatory Pressures…

This is deeply concerning! New York Community Bank’s 40% stock drop, dividend cut, and unexpected loss signal potential trouble. Small banks remain vulnerable, especially with the looming Fed’s emergency loan program expiration. Many of these small banks hold tons of exposure to commercial real estate loans. 70% of all CRE loans in the US are …

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LATimes Columnist Who Was Part of the Mass Layoffs Today Requests New Employment on Twitter/X to Combat the Looming Trump Threat

I’ve been laid off from my job as a columnist for the LA Times today, with 100 of my best colleagues. It’s a dark day. I was the only Latina columnist for the opinion desk. Trump is looming & I’m author of Hatemonger. If you're hiring, I’m at jeangue619@gmail.com — Jean Guerrero (@jeanguerre) January 23, …

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WEF’s Looming Economic Shift Is Global Serfdom – What Are NAC, BIS, CBDC, PPP?

The looming economic transformation being peddled by the Deep State including “Natural Asset Companies,” public-private partnerships, Central Bank Digital Currencies, and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) plan for a global unified blockchain ledger seek to enslave humanity, explains The New American magazine Senior Editor Alex Newman in this episode of Behind The Deep State. …

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Investor Alert: Double Top Pattern & The Looming Financial Crisis

Welcome to an insightful discussion on the stock market and precious metals. Join us as we explore the S&P 500 chart, dating back to 1925, and uncover potential trends and risks. Discover the impact of the Federal Reserve’s manipulation on the market and gain valuable insights into historical patterns. Brace yourself for an engaging analysis …

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Global Soft Landing Illusions: War, Financial System Woes, and Looming Mass Layoffs Ignored Amidst a Sea of Confirmation Biases and Defense Mechanisms…

by mark000 To believe in a global soft landing requires a mind to have “recency bias”, “confirmation bias”, “optimism bias” and “normalcy bias” knobs cranked up to 11. The backdrop right now is war: bad and getting worse, global financial system (banks and plumbing) with problems poised to burst, and a global economy on the …

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Signs point to a tightening squeeze on small banks, raising concerns about the looming banking crisis.

🇺🇸 Small banks cash assets to total assets shrinks. The Fed’s BTFP comes due in March. It’ll be extended. The Fed postpones at the expense of making worse, the consequences of liquidating underwater securities to meet depositor’s demand for their money. Chart: @RealEJAntoni pic.twitter.com/vGFwfMATXd — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) December 24, 2023   the REAL Truth …

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There is a mounting probability of a looming surge in massive credit card loan delinquencies and defaults.

by GreggraffinCI https://fredblog.stlouisfed.org/2023/12/three-measures-of-us-credit-card-debt/#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20outstanding%20credit%20card,for%20consumer%20spending%20going%20forward. From a disposable income standpoint the Fed data agrees that the consumer is better able to service their debt now than they ever have. That peaked during the stimmie checks but that gap has closed from -25% to -5% in the past 2 years. Which is not a promising trend. Adjusting for …

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The French government is pushing for an outrageous law today, aiming to crush dissent by slapping hefty fines of up to 15,000 and the looming threat of jail time on anyone daring to criticize medical treatments.

by pacmanpill Note how it says “according to current medical knowledge”, which basically, can be anything right or wrong – just what the “experts” believe. Well played, Machiavelcron. Caption: french https://www.senat.fr/leg/pjl23-111.ht…   Caption: english https://www.senat.fr/leg/pjl23-111.ht…  

Rising Business Bankruptcies, Looming Debt Crisis, and the Warning of Falling Oil Prices in Gold Terms Signal Impending Hard Landing

As economic indicators paint a foreboding picture, the descent of oil prices in gold terms serves as a stark warning, signaling the potential for a hard landing. The alarming reality is further underscored by a concerning 30% rise in business bankruptcies in the United States during the twelve-month period ending September 30, 2023, according to …

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A looming crisis threatens Chinese birth rates.

via Nikkei: BEIJING — China is struggling to reverse its declining births, with some estimates expecting drops of more than 10% this year to below 9 million, as young people remain wary of their economic prospects even after the end of the country’s stringent zero-COVID restrictions. “China’s newborns have declined by 40% over the past …

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US Banks Face Looming Crisis as Commercial Real Estate Delinquencies Soar

Escalating delinquencies in commercial real estate loans, a shrinking S&P 500 real estate sector, and plummeting property values paint a dire picture, hinting at an imminent banking crisis. With soaring mortgage payments and declining retail sales, the signs point to an urgent and potential economic crisis. Delinquent commercial real estate loans at US banks have …

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U.S. Faces Unprecedented $1.7 Trillion Fiscal Deficit, Experts Warn of Looming Economic Crisis

Higher US debt deficits can potentially contribute to inflation if the government resorts to printing more money to cover its deficit, which can increase the money supply and, in turn, lead to rising prices. Prominent figures like former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and investor Stanley Druckenmiller are sounding alarms about the unprecedented economic challenge the …

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Americans Face Grim Outlook Under Democrats: Rising Inflation, Looming Recession, Soaring Job Losses; Trump Tax Cuts Expire 12/31/2025

The only thing Biden & Co. can do is come up with catch-phrases. – Americans SUFFER with #inflation and a coming #recession. – HUGE layoffs around the corner as job loss numbers increase.-Staggering figures reveal 1.2 MILLION US-born workers lost their jobs last month. They… pic.twitter.com/lDTw7Ejkiz — Kurt Schemers (@KurtSchemers) October 26, 2023   We …

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