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Advance estimates show March sales hit $752.1 billion, but the growth is almost entirely captured by “Non-store” retailers, up 10.1% year-over-year… Food services and drinking places saw a tepid 2.4% gain, failing to keep pace with the 3.3% CPI, meaning “real” restaurant traffic is actually down… Consumers are spending 5.1% more than last year, but …
View post on imgur.com At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California. “Turn and burn,” top Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino called the strategy, with relentless displays of force …
by Martin Armstrong The latest IRS data makes one thing clear. The United States is undergoing a massive redistribution of wealth between states, and it is being driven almost entirely by tax policy. California lost $11.9 billion and New York lost $9.9 billion in income in a single year, while Florida gained $20.6 billion. This is …
This is the end of the petrodollar The deal was that the US would provide the GCC ruling families with military support. In exchange, the ruling families promised to sell their oil in USD and recycle their vast surpluses into US assets. This was crucial for the US, as it had just defaulted on the …
The SEC declared 18 cryptos as officially recognized digital commodities. The list of 18 are: – Bitcoin – Ethereum – XRP – XLM – HBAR – ALGORAND – Solana – Bitcoin Cash – Litecoin – Cardano – Polkadot – Chainlink – Dogecoin – Tezos – Shiba Inu – Avalanche – Aptos – LBRY This now …
*STOCK FUTURES EDGE HIGHER AHEAD OF NVIDIA $NVDA EARNINGS pic.twitter.com/0Sg2RCVX5I — Investing.com (@Investingcom) February 25, 2026 #Stock futures US, edging higher. Notice the #VIX been hovering around the 20 level for quite some time. pic.twitter.com/N3IKimTk51 — Bjorn (@TrademanFX) February 25, 2026 We have a very busy after hours of earnings incoming … here are some …
JP Morgan Finally Backs Down, Agrees to Reverse Discriminatory Anti-Gun Business Practices. That’s a welcome reversal of policy after NSSF met with JPMorgan Chase officials to work to end the discriminatory policy. It’s also the most recent of the big banks, including Bank of America and Citigroup that have shifted banking service policies that previously …
🚨BREAKING: In a MASSIVE SHIFT, Trump says he DOES NOT WANT TO DEPORT ILLEGALS that are working. pic.twitter.com/0hPRLrgv6y — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) January 21, 2026 Factcheck: Based on the video, Trump said he has “heart” for good people who came illegally but are working (e.g., farms, hotels), focusing deportations on criminals like murderers and drug …
China is leading a historic shift in the global auto industry: Global sales of Chinese vehicles are estimated to have surged +17% YoY in 2025, to a record ~27 million units byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts Japan — ~$60–65B Germany — ~$40–45B United States — ~$25–30B China — ~$17–20B South Korea — ~$14–16B France — ~$9–11B Italy — …
Megyn Kelly is joined by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, CEO of Los Angeles Times Media Group, to talk about Bari Weiss taking over as head of CBS News, the future of the media, and more.
By Egon von Greyerz In this powerful interview with Jan Kneist from the Investor Talk channel, Egon von Greyerz exposes the historic shifts now reshaping global finance. Gold is hitting new highs, silver is accelerating, and institutional players are moving in. Now, even Morgan Stanley recommends a 20% allocation to gold. This significant shift signals a re-evaluation of …
Trump's FCC Chair: We're in the midst of a massive shift in the media ecosystem. I would say we're not done yet. pic.twitter.com/gvUbz1Dnfo — FactPost (@factpostnews) September 18, 2025 Is there one that’s missing? pic.twitter.com/iHOjth8ctI — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) September 18, 2025
Global confidence in the dollar is already fragile. Any serious move into gold signals that investors no longer trust Washington to manage debt or preserve purchasing power. This is more than a market event. It is a warning that the financial system is teetering on the edge and a crisis could ignite at any moment. …
As of June 2025, the cost of Trump’s tariffs is split clearly: U.S. companies have absorbed 64% of the burden, foreign exporters took on 14%, and U.S. consumers already paid 22%. Goldman Sachs’ analysis confirms this breakdown through mid-2025, showing who is really bearing the tariff costs. https://deepnewz.com/tariffs/goldman-sachs-u-s-companies-absorbed-64-tariff-costs-consumers-share-to-rise-f9d46ce8 As of June, foreign exporters absorbed 14% …
Russia faces new threat if it targets Ukraine’s backers. 🇺🇦🇩🇪🇷🇺 Germany will deliver long range weapons to Ukraine to hit deep into Russia The logic is simple, to destroy Russian logistics you need to hit deep behind enemy lines. Now if Russia wants to destroy Ukranian logistics … Russia needs to hit Germany?pic.twitter.com/0ArN4fD37I — Lord …
Tom Lee, Fundstrat head of research and CIO, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss outlooks on Nvidia, whether there may be catalysts to the upside, and much more.
THIS IS AMAZING. Legal immigrants are turning against the Democratic Party's shameless support of illegal immigrants. BIG TIME. 🔥pic.twitter.com/4L8hRBKyq6 — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) June 10, 2025 Legal immigrants are speaking up, rejecting the Democratic Party’s push for open borders and unchecked migration. Studies show that high-skilled immigrants strongly oppose illegal immigration, understanding the importance of …
Gold deliveries have surged by 800%, signaling a major shift in global financial positioning. Institutional buyers, central banks, and sovereign wealth funds are rapidly accumulating physical gold, moving away from paper assets. This is not speculation. It is preparation for a financial reset that only the elite seem to anticipate. The COMEX, traditionally a speculative …
Japan just blinked. Late last night, Japan’s Ministry of Finance said they are considering cutting back on how many super long bonds they sell. On the surface, this may sound like a dry technical tweak, but make no mistake, it sent waves through global bond markets. Here is why this matters. Fewer bonds issued means …
🚨Container bookings from China to the US are COLLAPSING: Bookings for standard 20-foot shipping containers from China to the US fell 45% Y/Y in mid-April, according to Vizion. Next will be a trucking demand DROP leading to empty shelves, lower sales, layoffs and a RECESSION. pic.twitter.com/4hJ4tg53fo — Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) April 29, 2025 🚨Container …
During his final shareholder meeting as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffet said conditions could develop in the U.S. that "could easily make us want to own a lot of other currencies." I'd say such conditions are developing and Berkshire is already eyeing foreign investments. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) May 4, 2025 *BUFFETT SAYS THERE COULD …
Logitech International manufactures most of its products outside the U.S., one of its largest markets, and plans to reduce reliance on China by shifting production to other countries. The company aims to cut the share of China-made goods shipped to the U.S. from 40% to just 10%. Logitech has been diversifying production since 2018, with …
Home sales just plunged to their lowest level in 16 years – and that’s not just bad news for builders, realtors and mortgage brokers. It’s a warning sign for the entire economy. Find out why this housing slump could be the first domino that sets off a chain reaction – and how you can prepare… …
In this video, we explore a troubling new development at Lake Mead, where satellite data has detected significant ground deformation beneath the lake’s western rim. Following this discovery, the USGS issued a RED ALERT—raising urgent questions about tectonic stress and seismic risk in the region. We’ll break down what triggered the alert, what scientists believe …
The US Dollar’s reign as the world’s reserve currency may soon be facing its biggest challenge in decades. Central banks across the globe are quietly moving away from the greenback and pivoting toward gold—a move that’s as significant as it is alarming. While many are still focused on short-term market fluctuations, the long-term ramifications of …
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is considering a major change to the U.S.’ participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, according to three current and former senior U.S. officials and one congressional official. Trump has discussed with aides the possibility of calibrating America’s NATO engagement in a way that favors members of the alliance that …
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Gold’s already had six fantastic years – dare we hope for the bull run to continue? Goldman Sachs weighs in, forecasting another two years of growing gold prices (at least). Here’s why Goldman thinks the bull run may just be getting started… By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories …
Trump is Making America Fun Again. This is outstanding.pic.twitter.com/NpoYiyyQ2u — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) November 18, 2024 “Winters is a sunny blonde 23-year-old with a gift for delivering fluent rants — Bannon’s word — about Democratic “asymmetrical warfare” and an incipient “color revolution.” Thank you @NYMag 😂🤣🫶 pic.twitter.com/GNxnGokm2e — Natalie Winters (@nataliegwinters) November 18, 2024
