U.S. consumer confidence surges, beating forecasts by double digits — but buy now, pay later firms report rising delinquencies.

BREAKING: US Consumer Confidence surges, exceeding expert predictions by double digits. pic.twitter.com/4mr4RdKGpq — Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) May 27, 2025 Consumer Confidence 98.0, Exp. 87.1, Last 85.7 UMich's Marxism department: pic.twitter.com/YUTqms0uGT — zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 27, 2025 But now pay later firms reports customers are not paying back their loans. LOL — tic toc (@TicTocTick) May …

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CDC warns bird flu killing cats at 90% rate, human risk rising

The latest findings on bird flu (H5N1) have raised alarms among scientists and health officials. A new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health reveals that the virus is highly lethal to cats, with a 90% fatality rate among infected felines. Researchers warn that the virus is evolving rapidly, increasing the risk …

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All-time high calls drown out collapsing economic data, yields rising everywhere while debt bomb ticks louder, global central banks trapped

Bank of America calling for ATH pic.twitter.com/02CKeH2VjO — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) May 20, 2025 Perhaps the real reason the Fed has been reluctant to cut interest rates is that FOMC members realize that doing so will result in long-term rates rising. Since higher long-term rates will amount to an unwarranted tightening, the best way the Fed …

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The trends in housing are not good in 2025. Rates are high, inventories are rising, and people are getting foreclosed on.

The trends in housing are not good in 2025. Rates are high, inventories are rising, and people are getting foreclosed on. California inventories are up 40%. pic.twitter.com/qxbnXntKDT — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) May 13, 2025 Great fucking news, US rents are falling pic.twitter.com/xPS5xZydcE — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) May 12, 2025 30-Year Treasury Yield jumps to 4.89%, …

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Global slowdown just getting started. US recession probabilities are rising. This might be the year we finally get our recession.

Trade wars aren’t the real threat, South Korea’s collapse signals global disaster. While everyone's still blaming trade wars for the global slowdown… The truth is far more dangerous. South Korea — one of the world's largest economies — was already collapsing before the first tariffs even hit. ✅ GDP negative for a full year ✅ …

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Small biz backs Trump tariffs despite rising costs… Main Street sees growth ahead, not panic…

SMALL BIZ LOVES THE PAIN—TRUMP TARIFFS GET A THUMBS-UP FROM MAIN STREET A flash poll of 50,000 small business owners shows they’re not flinching. Nearly 70% believe Trump’s tariffs will strengthen the U.S. economy, and 77% say business will grow in 2025—even as 29% admit costs are rising. ‘ That’s not fear—it’s fuel. Main Street …

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US consumers are exhausted. Bankruptcies are rising as if there is a CRISIS. More people are bringing lunch to work.

US consumers are exhausted: Real income growth expectations of US consumers over the next 5 years are at record lows. Americans in the bottom-third income group now see record low ~18% chance of higher inflation-adjusted incomes in 5 years, By comparison, 5 years ago this… pic.twitter.com/ZVjiYAryp9 — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 15, 2025 "More …

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U.S. Treasury explores buybacks to ease market stress, TGA constraints and rising CDS spreads hint at deeper vulnerabilities

“What’s being proposed: The U.S. Treasury is floating the idea of buying back older debt securities. This is essentially a form of yield curve intervention a tool to inject liquidity, support market function, or steer duration risk away from the private sector. This is not QE in the traditional sense, as the Fed isn’t involved …

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Bank of America recommends to sell the rip. Fed projects sharp growth slowdown and inflation spike from rising tariffs

Bank of America recommends to sell the rip 🍀 — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) April 11, 2025 BLACKROCK CEO LARRY FINK SAYS WE ARE GOING TO HAVE MUCH GREATER EMBEDDED INFLATION IN THIS COUNTRY – CNBC — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) April 11, 2025 Inflation expectations remain well anchored… lol pic.twitter.com/P5obSDFctd — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) April 11, …

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Rising yields threaten Japan’s financial system. If Japan loses control, the ripple effects will be felt everywhere.

The 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yield has hit a 16-year high, creeping toward 1.75%. That may not sound extreme by global standards, but in Japan’s fragile system, even small increases in borrowing costs send shockwaves through the economy. The Bank of Japan has spent years suppressing rates with aggressive bond-buying. Now, markets are testing …

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We Are Being Told The Odds Of A Recession Are Rising As Economic Conditions Deteriorate All Around Us

by Michael Is the U.S. economy headed for a recession?  Nobody can deny that consumer confidence is plummeting, home sales are way down, mass layoffs are being conducted all over the nation, thousands of stores are closing, and a global trade war has erupted.  Meanwhile, the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model is currently projecting that the U.S. economy …

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Trump blasts rising crime in cities, citing dangers for women and children on the streets.

Trump: "In major cities like New York, Chicago, and Washington, mothers can't walk their children to the park without fear of being shot, or killed, or raped, or anything. Women can't ride the subway without worrying that a hoodlum will shove them onto the train tracks." pic.twitter.com/GAd4WQYC74 — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 22, 2025 BILL MAHER …

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Gold buying hits new highs as fiat currencies lose ground. Gold ETF demand rising, but still off peak levels

Relentless Gold buying. The value of fiat currencies are quickly falling…. Failing? pic.twitter.com/xobkI8m7BI — Peter Spina ⚒ GoldSeek | SilverSeek (@goldseek) March 18, 2025 And to think, gold ETF holdings aren't even at their all-time highs. 😉 pic.twitter.com/PMx4u9JihB — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) March 18, 2025 🚨 Japan's 2 year yield has broken the parabolic …

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Rising corporate profits and falling wages signal an inevitable economic crisis is near

Corporate profits as a share of national income have increased to 15.7%, an all-time high. Compensation of employees as a share of national income is 62.1%, near an all-time low. Why has a larger share of national income accrued to corporate profits? pic.twitter.com/BdUhxNne6H — Eric Basmajian (@EPBResearch) March 13, 2025 Corporate profits reaching a record …

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RFK Jr. isn’t holding back—he’s taking on the rising chronic disease crisis head-on.

JUST IN: RFK Jr. to investigate rising chronic disease: – Ultra-processed food– Electromagnetic radiation– Childhood vaccine schedule– Glyphosate & pesticides– Artificial food additives– SSRIs & antidepressants– Microplastics & more pic.twitter.com/ksgKHuOiGM — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 18, 2025 RFK Jr. is calling for accountability.

Auto repossession spikes, with small dealerships folding and bankruptcies rising. 2025 could be tough for CREs and the auto sector.

Auto repossession is on the rise again, and it’s becoming a real issue. Small dealerships are struggling, with many going bankrupt, and the situation could get worse in 2025. Repossessions are spiking, though detailed data is hard to come by, especially since the last available numbers are from December 2022. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau …

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Global currencies collapsing; high spending, rising yields signal economic peril. Wall Street obscures intent.

The common prediction that the Federal Reserve will cut rates as a response to an economic downturn due to high interest rates misses a significant global economic factor: the widespread collapse of major currencies, driven by governments’ heavy spending to fend off recessions. This scenario complicates the traditional narrative of monetary policy response. Around the …

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MMRI at highest level in over 2 years, signaling more bank failures and rising inflation.

These are the highest I’ve EVER seen them in years… The MMRI is currently at 318.5: https://traderschoice.net/about-traders-choice/ The Modified MMRI is now at 411: https://www.mannarino-market-risk-indicator.com/MMMRI/ These indicators have reliably predicted bank failures over the past few years, so expect more shit to break economically soon followed by another huge inflation increase after the US government …

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Job cuts hit 71,894, rising year/year, with January surge expected

Job cuts remain elevated to end the year at 71,894 – up year/year and highlighting firms desire to continue shedding jobs into 2025. Expect job cuts to surge in January as firms rightsize & continue outsourcing – especially in white collar areas. Final # avail 1/5.… pic.twitter.com/skKNRNj0gX — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) December 30, 2024 Las Vegas’ …

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Odds rising on a recession as defaults soar 50%. Complacent gamblers are going to party hard tomorrow and enter 2025 with a hangover.

Another Biden Miracle: Odds rising on a recession as defaults soar 50% 🤯 https://t.co/h4xXSsJVzE — Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) December 30, 2024 Volatility-based breakout signals risk-off scenario, reminiscent of COVID-19 and 2008 crises. A breakout pattern based on volatility has just triggered a warning signal similar to the one observed during the COVID-19 crash. …

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