“U.S. officials tell Axios they’re concerned about getting drawn into a frozen conflict of no war and no deal. In this scenario, the U.S. keeps its forces in the region for many more months, Hormuz would stay closed and the U.S. blockade would remain.”

"U.S. officials tell Axios they're concerned about getting drawn into a frozen conflict of no war and no deal. In this scenario, the U.S. keeps its forces in the region for many more months, Hormuz would stay closed and the U.S. blockade would remain." — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 28, 2026 "Hello? Who's this?" "Iran." "What …

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Housing freezing like 2008–2009, homeowners concentrated ~90% of net worth in housing with ~30:1 leverage, while prices remain constrained by wage growth, not credit expansion

Housing markets don't all of a sudden crash. First they freeze. No one buying, more and more sellers slowly piling up. Why does this take place? Because home owners are broke morons with 90% of their net worth in something they didn't earn, didn't "invest" in….. They… pic.twitter.com/7lLefputWI — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) April 24, 2026 …

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Trump bought at least $51 million in bonds in March — while stocks swing, bonds keep paying and sit first in line when things break.

Bonds do not move with stock prices like shares do. If the stock market crashes, Trump’s bond holdings (especially the many municipal bonds and U.S. Treasuries) should stay much steadier. The issuers — cities, states, school districts, or the U.S. government — still have to pay the same fixed interest on schedule and repay the …

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Trump gets his answer from Iran as huge banner is put up in Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz will remain CLOSED

The Iranian President’s Office announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until transit revenues can compensate for war damages inflicted on the country. The statement follows a weekend of diplomatic efforts, including meetings between deputy foreign… pic.twitter.com/j7FbZobSu5 — TRT World (@trtworld) April 5, 2026 Donald Trump has received his answer from Iran …

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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed long-term for both the US and Israel. Iran’s real strategy is not direct confrontation with the US, but pressure routed through allied energy dependency

let me tell you what just happened because most people are missing what Iran actually did.. for 47 years, closing the Strait of Hormuz was Iran’s biggest threat.. they said it in 1987.. they said it in 2012.. they said it again and again.. and they never did it.. because the threat was more powerful …

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Saudi Arabia, UAE to join Iran war as ceasefire claims remain disputed

Saudi Arabia, UAE to join Iran war as ceasefire claims remain disputed READ: https://t.co/DNq9bdmwJa https://t.co/DNq9bdmwJa — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2026 The Gulf Countries, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, were hosting a range of US operations while politically pretending to be neutral. As US President Donald Trump is claiming that a ceasefire has been agreed …

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Companies spent $450 billion on AI last year. So where did the money go? Goldman Sachs says productivity gains remain near zero

Let me tell you why this Goldman Sachs headline is the most dangerous one you’ll read today.. Companies spent $450 billion on AI last year.. fired tens of thousands of people to “restructure around AI”.. replaced entire departments with chatbots.. And Goldman Sachs just said it contributed basically zero to economic growth.. so where did …

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US New Home Sales Decline By Most In 13 Years In January (Home Prices Remain Too High After Covid Spending Spree)

by confoundedinterest17 Despite falling mortgage rates, analysts expected December’s drop in new home sales to accelerate in January… and accelerate they did… crashing a stunning 17.6% MoM (-2.7% MoM exp) – the biggest MoM drop since July 2013. This huge MoM drop dragged sales down 11.3% YoY – the worst slide in three years. Source: Bloomberg …

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Persian Gulf shipping crisis explodes: Missiles hit tanker and dozens of vessels remain trapped. Supertankers flee the Persian Gulf

🚨🇮🇳 BREAKING 38 Indian Ships are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf after Iran blocked them from moving forward following India’s betrayal — helping a US submarine destroy an Iranian navy ship. India reportedly contacted US Navy for help, but there has been no response. pic.twitter.com/6hGxfuQt8G — Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) March 5, 2026 🚨UPDATE: …

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Supreme Court rejects broad IEEPA tariff use; Sections 232, 201, 301, 122 and 338 remain available under tighter rules

The Supreme Court ruled Trump cannot use the 1977 emergency law (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs, saying he exceeded his authority. However, he still has five alternative statutory tools including Sections 232, 201, 301, 122, and 338 to impose tariffs through different legal… pic.twitter.com/mrAUpLmks7 — The Market Stats (@TheMarketStats) February 20, 2026 Ok… so I …

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Iran U.S. deal remains conditional, no agreement signed and sanctions still in place. Negotiations remain ongoing.

⚡️BREAKING Iran will open certain economic sectors to US companies as part of an upcoming deal The Deputy Foreign Minister has stated that Iranian oil and gas fields and mining investments will be open to US companies Tehran also plans to purchase more than 100 passenger… pic.twitter.com/SNDCLnuQkH — Daily Iran News (@DailyIranNews) February 15, 2026 …

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Chinese exporters are actually cutting prices for U.S. importers to remain competitive under the heavy tariff burden.

Chinese exporters are actually cutting prices for U.S. importers to remain competitive under the heavy tariff burden. This is an attempt to "share the pain" of the 45%+ tariffs just to maintain a foothold in the American market. To protect their total global revenue, these same… — Long River Holding (@longriverCM) February 9, 2026 Yes, …

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RETREAT: Feds to withdraw 700 officers from Minnesota, 2,000 remain…

The Trump administration will draw down 700 law enforcement officers from Minnesota on Wednesday, border czar Tom Homan said. After that approximately 25% withdrawal, around 2,000 federal agents will remain in the state, he said. Homan announced the pullback after touting “unprecedented cooperation” between the federal government and state and local entities. The Trump administration …

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Blockades and tracking of ICE vehicles are confirmed, claims of ID checks or running plates remain unverified

🚨 Minneapolis leftists are now setting up makeshift blockades and checking IDs to keep ICE agents from passing through. Oh, the irony. pic.twitter.com/EPEsbOWKT4 — Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) February 1, 2026 In Minneapolis, activists are putting up blockades and following ICE vehicles. That is confirmed. The stories about checking IDs or recording license plates are not …

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The Men With Guns Remain Ultimate Power After Maduro Ouster… Will Make or Break Regime’s Future

When Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez gave a speech condemning the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, she was accompanied by two men who can make or break the regime’s future. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino command Venezuela’s police and military, the forces that kept Maduro in power for more than a …

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Americans struggle under crushing costs, record layoffs, worst job market, and broken promises while deportations remain the only action

Let’s be honest.. The only thing this administration has kept their word on has been deportations. Everything is still unaffordable ( gaslit everyday & saying it’s a “hoax” ), gotten into countless wars ( none have ended ), bailing out foreign countries, none stop foreign aid,… https://t.co/JfNUVC61Jy — blake (@blakestonks) December 6, 2025 BESSENT: US …

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CNN reports national gas average hits $3 a gallon for first time in years, 20 states remain under $2.75

CNN: "For the first time in 4.5 years, gas prices are averaging $3/gallon nationally." "We've got TWENTY states across the country where the average is actually less than $2.75/gallon." 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MzOvbMUfiG — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 1, 2025 Drivers are getting some relief at the pump, with the average price of a gallon of …

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Thousands of Cubans remain without power

Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after Hurricane Melissa pummeled the island’s eastern region as one of the strongest Atlantic storms in history. By day, families walk toward the nearest river to fill plastic containers with water and by night, they squeeze together to sleep under temporary shelters …

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Ukraine agrees to peace deal, presenting to Putin is next. President Trump issues statement. Only minor details remain to be worked out.

Ukraine agrees to peace proposal, with only “minor details” to settle, official says, but no word from Russia A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that Ukraine’s government had “agreed to a peace deal” brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia’s nearly four-year assault. The American official and Ukraine’s national security adviser Rustem …

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Market breadth is improving, Bitcoin is holding strong at $96–97k, and credit markets remain steady. The so-called Hindenburg Omen looks like another false alarm.

People keep trying to drag this into crash talk while the tape is telling a different story. Breadth is firming and buyers keep showing up on every dip, so a short rally makes more sense than another doom cycle right now. MOVE Index Credit Markets not buying into the Wall St narrative the AI is …

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EU expects US tariffs to remain as discussions make little progress. The S&P 500 turns negative

EU expects US tariffs to remain as discussions make little progress. Markets are selling down from their highs on this headline. pic.twitter.com/FIrILhXEr9 — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) April 15, 2025 EU 🇪🇺 EXPECTS US TARIFFS TO REMAIN AS TALKS MAKE LITTLE PROGRESS – BBG “US officials indicated that the 20% “reciprocal” tariffs — which have …

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Gold reaches new all-time high of $3,220. U.S. 10Y, 30Y yields, dollar, and global markets remain out of control

JUST IN: Gold reaches new all-time high of $3,220. pic.twitter.com/Mo2PFP4ipt — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 11, 2025 Say it again You can control the negotiation table but you can not control: – US 10 Yr and US 30 Yr Yield– The Dollar– The Fed– Inflation– China's counter policies– The stock market– Interest Rates– Humans getting triggered– …

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Pushed Too Hard By The Fed? Existing Home Sales Drop -4.9% From December As Mortgage Rates Remain Near 7% (Mortgage Rates UP 164% Under Biden!)

by confoundedinterest17 Did Jerome Powell and The Federal Reserve push markets too hard? Sales of existing single-family houses, townhouses, condos, and co-ops that closed in January dropped by 4.9% from December, seasonally adjusted, to an annual rate of 4.08 million sales, according to the National Association of Realtors today. This rate of sales was up just 2.0% …

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The Green Slime Effect! House Price Index Up 3.8% YoY In November As Fed Funds Rates Remain High (Fed Balance Sheet Remains Elevated)

by confoundedinterest17 One reason that US home prices remain high (and unaffordable for many) is The Federal Reserve (aka, The Green Slime). Former Fed Chair (and Biden’s Treasury Secretary is no Luciana Paluzzi, the Italian beauty from the James Bond film Thunderball. Yellen is just a far-left economic hack. Look at the Case-Shiller national home price index …

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