Consumer pessimism at current levels last showed up during recessions like 2008 and the early 1980s. The gap between sentiment and economic data also looks like a typical pre-recession signal.

American consumers have NEVER been this pessimistic about the economy: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 49.8 in April, the lowest reading EVER in over 70 years of polling, with declines occurring across all income levels, ages, …

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She mocked his accent and showed clear cultural disrespect. The irony is hard to miss. She claims to protect other cultures while treating them with contempt.

🚨WATCH: US CITIZEN DESTROYS ICE AGENT Citizen to ICE: “I don’t know what you just said, I don’t speak Spanish.” pic.twitter.com/t8V04Nbbkn — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) January 20, 2026 Factcheck: The ICE agent said (in English, with what sounds like an …

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Trump softens his tone — ‘I would love to see Marjorie return to politics, after a break.’ Trump reverses in late day interview with NBC. Early this morning, Trump showed some anger.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday he would like to see Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resume her political career at some point, despite their recent falling out. Trump’s comments came the day after Greene, one of the best-known faces …

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Great news: The U.S. just auctioned off $25 billion in 30-year bonds and almost nobody showed up

Indirects faded. 59.5% taken. Six-month average sits at 61.9%. Dealers got hit with 17.5%. Normal is 13.9%. “Indirect bidders… took 59.5% of the issue, below their six-month average of 61.9%… dealers absorbed a heavier-than-average 17.5%.” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-treasury-sells-25b-30y-175706796.html 🚨 The U.S. just …

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Claudia Sahm knows the job numbers are much worse than the government data shows. Her indicator showed recession 2 reports ago

Claudia Sahm knows the job numbers are much worse than the government data shows. Her indicator showed recession 2 reports ago 👀 — Gimme3Steps (@TheSouthGAJohn) September 17, 2024 https://twitter.com/RJRCapital/status/1836012662272020707 Most uncertain FOMC meeting on record BofA pic.twitter.com/WkQhKaPFcE — Win Smart, …

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