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🚨 Computer Equipment Investment hits 1.2% of GDP More than the dot-com bubble. pic.twitter.com/bfLTLL04zt — Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) May 2, 2026 every time 'smart money exits tech' makes a headline, it means they already bought the next thing and need you to sell this one — Peaceful Warrior (@RanjYousif) May 3, 2026 Hedge funds are rushing …
Turkey and Argentina used rate pressure management to ease fiscal strain but ended up amplifying inflation and currency instability through loss of market confidence. The former US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says lowering rates to reduce debt service costs can lead to inflation getting out of control. She compared the United States today to …
via EricThompsonTech Why YSK: Most people think anxiety comes only from big life problems, but a lot of stress today comes from tiny, constant spikes of stimulation. Your brain never gets a chance to rest because it’s always reacting to: notifications quick videos/reels rapid scrolling random messages constant switching between apps Every tiny spike trains …
BREAKING: FAA announces 10% reduction in airline traffic in 40 markets to maintain safety during ongoing government shutdown – AP — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 5, 2025 The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced a 10% reduction in scheduled air traffic from at least 40 major airport across the United States, …
You left off the part where Binance keeps sending Btc to market makers like Wintermite to sell at market in order to liquidate the over leveraged longs driving the price down as they wait to then use the proceeds to buy it back cheaper. Rinse and repeat because CZ is an… — Alex Boge (@alexboge) …
They are out of their minds. I just don't get how a single person votes for a democrat at this point. They want our cities filled with anarchy and chaos. — Kate (@kate_p45) August 25, 2025
via notayesmanseconomics: This morning has brought news that in many ways I consider to be welcome. Scottish wind farms were paid not to produce 37 per cent of their planned output during the first half of this year, as the electricity could not be used locally or moved to where it was needed. ( Financial …
This is US consumer imports. pic.twitter.com/O5epi5CBq1 — Anna Wong (@AnnaEconomist) July 29, 2025 Stunning. U.S. imports of consumer goods have plunged by 43.9% over the past 3 months … that is the largest decline in history pic.twitter.com/kybq7DxPtT — Kevin Gordon (@KevRGordon) July 29, 2025
The Defense Department is quietly reshaping its AI strategy. Behind the scenes, officials are testing new systems to reduce reliance on outside vendors like Palantir Technologies. The shift comes despite Palantir’s recent $795 million contract boost for its Maven Smart System, which now totals $1.3 billion through 2029. That expansion was approved in May 2025, …
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says they plan to reduce leverage requirements for banks this summer. Reducing the Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR) would allow banks to hold less capital against low-risk assets like Treasuries and reserves pic.twitter.com/fM0e8S6wmL — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) May 24, 2025
CNBC — UnitedHealth shares fell in premarket trading after a Guardian report that the company made secret payments to nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers added to the troubles of the healthcare conglomerate. The alleged action, part of a series of cost-cutting tactics, has saved the company millions, but at times risked residents’ health, the …
The IMF projects the overall U.S. federal deficit will dip to 6.5% of gross domestic product this year, down from 7.3% in 2024 The multinational fund cited increased tariff revenues for the decline The IMF highlighted uncertainty surrounding the rollout of higher tariffs and potential revenue increases The International Monetary Fund forecasts U.S. tariffs will …
by Martin Armstrong President Donald Trump is urging the Fed to cut interest rates to offset the inflation that will be caused by tariffs. “The Fed would be MUCH better off CUTTING RATES as U.S.Tariffs start to transition (ease!) their way into the economy,” Trump wrote. “Do the right thing. April 2nd is Liberation Day …
Artificial intelligence is coming for your job: 41% of employers intend to downsize their workforce as AI automates certain tasks, a World Economic Forum survey showed Wednesday. Out of hundreds of large companies surveyed around the world, 77% also said they were planning to reskill and upskill their existing workers between 2025-2030 to better work …
“President-elect Donald Trump admitted in an interview with Time magazine that it will be difficult for him to reduce consumer prices, contrary to statements he made on the campaign trail this year. Trump told Time in an hourlong interview for its “Person of the Year” feature that his presidency wouldn’t be a failure if he …
US bond markets are rallying as investors scaled back bets on Donald Trump winning the presidential election. Meanwhile, an ABC News and Ipsos poll gave the Democratic candidate a 49pc to 46pc edge across the nation https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/04/ftse-100-markets-latest-news-uk-budget-us-election/ US bond market surges as investors reduce bets on Trump victoryhttps://t.co/JJqYcMVuNRHmm… Is the fix in? Republican House lawmakers …
The USDA Nutrition Guidelines Committee previewed their new guidance today on an internal zoom. A CORE principle is “REDUCING focus on chronic disease reduction.” Committee members are paid by Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Abbott, and Mars. And yes, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford is a member of this panel which makes the nutrition guidelines for our …
Robert Frick, an economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, mentioned that while employers may not be laying off many workers, they are indeed cutting back through other methods such as reducing hours and shifting workers to part-time as the economy slows. Labor costs have long been a significant issue for employers.They will continue to try …
by Michael We are literally killing ourselves and everything around us, and most people don’t even know that this is happening. But even if we could get everyone to understand the extinction-level threat that we are facing, would they change their behavior? The plastic products that we are constantly discarding do not magically disappear. Instead, …
People working on the C-level of non-profits are generally overpaid. Just look at how much this guy made. This is where your donations go to besides advertising which then goes back to MSM lying to you. 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/Alw35UAoPi — 🐶PlanÐ🐕 (@1TrillionUSDoge) August 23, 2024
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
A Pentagon-funded company is seeking proposals to feed America’s soldiers lab-grown meat in a bid to “reduce the CO2 footprint” at Defense Department outposts. BioMADE, a public-private company that has received more than $500 million in funding from the Defense Department, announced earlier this month that it is seeking proposals to develop “innovations in food …
Research suggests that maternal nutrition during pregnancy can influence a child’s risk of being born with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Here are some key findings: Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Autism Risk: A study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School for Public Health found that the types of fat a pregnant woman consumes may impact …
KAMALA HARRIS: “When we invest in clean energy and electric vehicles and REDUCE POPULATION, more of our children can breath clean air and drink clean water.” pic.twitter.com/0nNTct0nE0 — Kambree (@KamVTV) July 14, 2023 https://twitter.com/GayBearRes/status/1783592197499072802 h/t dr0id
Daily Wire host Matt Walsh posted a thread on X on Wednesday that featured internal footage of Federal Aviation Administration officials “workshopping a plan to reduce the number of white males in aviation.” The footage obtained by Walsh shows a video conference from April 2022 where acting Deputy Chief Operating Officer Angela McCullough argued for …
New Argentinian President Milei was videotaped flying commercial – on state carrier Aerolineas Argentinas, which he has proposed to privatize turning ownership over to employees. Milei has also issued a decree opening Argentinian aviation up to foreign competition. Any world carrier would be able to fly to the country and also to engage in cabotage, …
via Marie Hawthorne: Elon Musk is known for bemoaning the declining birthrate. He’s doing his part to remedy that situation, having fathered eleven children himself. But, as usual, he’s not fitting in with the other billionaires who are very interested in ways to reduce birthrates. The other billionaires aren’t so keen on babymaking. Most of the billionaire class seems convinced …
If presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswasmy gets elected and ends up leading the nation’s executive branch, he wants to gut it through unprecedented means — including a 75% decrease in government employees and the elimination of at least five agencies. The biotech entrepreneur worth hundreds of millions has never held elected office and only sparingly voted …
Total holdings of US Treasuries by China are at the lowest level since 2009 👀 pic.twitter.com/UEv2v5SPj3 — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) November 12, 2023 Japanese investors are selling US corporate debt at a record pace 👀 pic.twitter.com/YxKZqSCuJe — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) November 12, 2023 Investor actions with U.S. assets are raising alarms. Recent data …
