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S&P 500 statistically expensive on 19 of 20 metrics. Commodities are pricing in the hardest landing this century.

S&P 500 statistically expensive on 19 of 20 metrics BofA pic.twitter.com/FrYQL8Om8F — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) September 10, 2024 Commodities are pricing in the hardest landing this century: oil sentiment is worse than at the peak of the global financial crisis, Europe's sovereign debt crisis and the global covid lockdowns. pic.twitter.com/lbMgNz6ET9 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) September …

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Gasoline at its lowest price since 2021. Disinflation has broadened. All commodities (obviously ex-Gold) pricing in a hard landing?

BREAKING 🚨: Gasoline Gasoline at its lowest price since 2021 ⛽️ pic.twitter.com/haxWbzL6WA — Barchart (@Barchart) September 9, 2024 Disinflation has broadened. via BofA Juneau pic.twitter.com/IB5f6kWZOU — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) September 9, 2024 All commodities (obviously ex-Gold) pricing in a hard landing? Performance since 20th May which was the high for many of them (mainly copper) …

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Markets pricing in the most cuts since 2008…. BOJ rate hike + Fed rate cut = a major risk-off event!

"Markets pricing in the most cuts since 2008."@marketdesk via @MikeZaccardi pic.twitter.com/qIUTMQymi8 — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) August 10, 2024 This is where the bull shit hits the road. This entire week's global rally was based on the widespread belief that the BOJ has paused permanently. However, the majority of economists in Japan expect rates to continue …

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FTC is investigating how companies are using AI to base pricing on consumer behavior

The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that it’s ordering eight companies that offer AI-powered “surveillance service pricing” to turn over information about the potential impact these products have on privacy, competition and consumer protection. With this investigation, the agency is seeking to learn more about how artificial intelligence and other technologies are being used …

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Intel fires off huge shots in performance, pricing and power at Computex, able to now significantly undercut competitors at same performance

TAIPEI/SAN FRANCISCO, June 4 (Reuters) – Intel launched its next generation Xeon server processors on Tuesday in a bid to regain data center market share, and revealed that its Gaudi 3 artificial intelligence accelerator chips would be priced much lower than its rivals’ products. The sixth generation Xeon chips are crucial for Intel (INTC.O), opens …

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The death of NY – “CONGESTION PRICING” coming to NY in less then 30 days, businesses set profit,.price of everything going up

The price of things has started to increase and now they can point the finger and say, it’s because of “congestion pricing” There’s no escaping the MTA’s new $15 congestion toll to enter Midtown — even for local residents who don’t drive a car. A Brooklyn-based air-conditioning and ventilation service firm is already alerting customers below 60th …

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Costco sees surging gold sales, estimated at $100-200 million monthly, driven by aggressive pricing and customer trust.

Last December, wholesale retailer Costco announced that they had sold over $100 million worth of gold in Q3 2023. Now, Wells Fargo estimates that Costco “may now be running at” $100 million to $200 million per month in gold sales. “Our work suggests there has been significant interest given COST’s aggressive pricing and high level …

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Tavi Costa: The surge of central banks into gold is just getting started; Frank Giustra: The west is losing its pricing power in gold

Central banks are starting to show their cards, and this surge in gold has been relentless. It is remarkable to see this price behavior on days when Treasuries fall and inflation expectations rise. The race to improve the quality of their international reserves is just… pic.twitter.com/uxx8Bq2D5V — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) April 1, 2024 CNBC talking heads, …

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Wendy’s planning Uber-style ‘surge pricing’ where burger prices fluctuate based on demand

Wendy’s is preparing to test an “Uber-style” surge-pricing model where prices will fluctuate throughout the day based on demand — meaning a Dave’s burger will cost more during the lunchtime rush. Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner — who rose to the chief role earlier this month — announced the new system on a call with investors, …

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They’re employing pricing psychology as a tactic to gradually introduce us to the realities of hyperinflation…

by AC Alright, buckle up for this one. So, it seems like they’re pulling some pricing shenanigans, you know, the kind that messes with your head. Take ChapStick, for example – they’re slapping a fake markdown from a whopping $9 down to $1.43. And it’s not just lip balm; we’re talking hefty bags that normally …

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The Fed’s potential halt in tightening doesn’t guarantee a stock market boom, as historical patterns show a mixed outcome influenced by factors like recession and market pricing.

The prospect of the Fed concluding its tightening raises questions about an imminent stock market boom, yet historical trends offer no definitive answers. Analyzing the S&P 500’s performance after past Fed peaks reveals a mixed picture, with the market experiencing both falls and rallies. The outcome hinges on the potential occurrence of a recession and …

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How companies legally avoid taxes with transfer pricing:

by TonyLiberty 1) A company in the U.S. sets up a subsidiary in a country with low or no taxes, like the Cayman Islands. 2) The subsidiary owns things the parent company needs, like intellectual property or trademarks. 3) The subsidiary charges the parent company licensing fees to use that intellectual property. ​ Here is an example. Company …

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The Feds have approved congestion pricing in New York City! To enter Manhattan, cars must pay $34, vans $65 and large trucks $82.

via newsday The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received final federal approval for its congestion pricing plan that would charge tolls to motorists driving below 60th Street in Manhattan. The Federal Highway Administration confirmed on Monday that, after an analysis of the plan and a review of public comments, it had determined the plan would cause …

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