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Iran's Tasnim says there are sSigns of hostile action by the UAE at Bahman Qeshm Pier Some sources say that the sound of several explosions in Bandar Abbas was related to the defense confrontation with two small aircraft. Some sources also report a hostile action by the UAE… — zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 7, 2026 🚨#BREAKING: …
Order boosts access to 401k and IRA accounts for more workers.. President called participation numbers “incredible”.. Some wonder whether this quietly channels more household money into markets while easing long term pressure on government programs.. President Trump signed an EO on April 30 to launch TrumpIRA.gov in 2027. It utilizes the Saver’s Match (SECURE 2.0) …
THIS LOOKS FINE ON THE SURFACE But the reaction tells you something is off. Spotify beats EPS.Revenue lands exactly in line.Users are still growing. And yet the market is not impressed. So what is actually going on here? Start with the obvious question most people skip:If everything is “solid,” why is guidance weak? Because the …
by Michael I have got some really crazy stuff to share with you in this article. For more than a decade and a half, I have been writing about the decline of our society. Sadly, over that period of time there has been an inexorable deterioration of our culture. We no longer agree on a …
Many people will ask how we could have known we were putting in a major top, just know there were signs https://t.co/acKhNRbhD0 — Michael Bento (@MichaelPBento) April 16, 2026 This is your reminder that the Nasdaq has only had a 12 day winning streak 3 times in its entire history. There has never been a …
The Texas grocery store chain H-E-B just put up brand new sings in the candy isle and soda isle ‘All candy and some sweetened drinks are no longer SNAP Eligible’ along with more info. No more junk food with taxpayer funded EBT This is what I voted for! pic.twitter.com/jHJfJVzvSI — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) April …
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida SAVE Act to Strengthen Election Integrity and Security April 1 2026 THE VILLAGES, Fla.—Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida SAVE Act, legislation that continues Florida’s efforts to lead the nation in secure, transparent, and efficient elections. “Safeguarding the electoral process to improve oversight and prevent unlawful influence has been …
MACRO DATA JUST DROPPED • Manufacturing PMI 52.4 vs. Est. 51.3 • Services PMI 51.1 vs. Est. 51.5 • Composite PMI: 51.4 This should ease the recession fears that started creeping into the market last week and suggests the bear case may have gotten ahead of itself. S&P PMI: "The PMI data are indicative of …
The 2008 parallels aren’t subtle anymore. Let me lay them out: ✓ Credit bubble reversing ✓ Shadow banks gating investor redemptions ✓ Forced asset sales to raise cash ✓ Collateral getting marked down (JP Morgan just did this) ✓ Oil shock driving prices toward $100 ✓ Central bankers focused on inflation, the wrong risk ✓ …
Tucker: US is gearing up for a "big war" as the Pentagon's 2027 budget has boosted up to $1.5T. “That's a war budget, a big war budget. So I think it's fair to expect, and all the signs suggest, that we're going to have a big war soon.” pic.twitter.com/ylSOJkKxlg — redpillbot (@redpillb0t) March 13, 2026
While everyone is watching missiles flying across the Middle East and oil prices surging toward $100 a barrel, something extremely troubling is happening inside the financial system that directly affects retirement savings across the United States. A $33 billion private credit fund managed by Cliffwater just told investors they could not withdraw their money. Investors …
by Michael If Iran actually starts deploying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, we are going to see a gigantic wave of panic sweep through global financial markets. At this moment, any commercial vessels that attempt to pass through the Strait of Hormuz are sitting ducks for Iranian drones and missiles. That is why …
Something big is building. Oil is surging toward $91 per barrel as the war around Iran widens and traders start pricing in real disruption. The world runs on oil. A huge share of it passes through one narrow waterway. The Strait of Hormuz moves roughly 20% of global oil supply every day. Twenty percent. That …
Ted @TedPillows There are still no signs of de-escalation. The Middle East conflict is expanding. Militarily and economically. Israel has launched a ground operation in southern Lebanon. The first since 2006. Airstrikes continue in Beirut and Tehran. Hezbollah responded with coordinated drone attacks on an Israeli airbase. A senior IRGC Quds Force commander was reportedly …
*VANCE: WE SEE EVIDENCE THAT IRAN IS TRYING TO REBUILD NUCLEAR WEAPON — Investing.com (@Investingcom) February 26, 2026 “The principle is very simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Vance tells reporters, a day ahead of talks in Geneva between US and Iranian delegations. “If they try to rebuild a nuclear weapon, that causes problems …
PROMOTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY ENSURING AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELEMENTAL PHOSPHORUS AND GLYPHOSATE-BASED HERBICIDES Executive Orders February 18, 2026 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) (the …
🚨 BREAKING: The Florida State House just voted for a constitutional amendment ABOLISHING all non-school property taxes for Florida homeowners It would be placed on the ballot for Florida voters in 2026 if approved by the Senate. Vote: 80-30 pic.twitter.com/BbtX71Kzfs — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 19, 2026 Factcheck: The Florida House of Representatives did vote …
Chilling warning signs before gunman killed two at youth hockey game https://t.co/W6stMCk6pN — Eric Richardson (@EricRichar93042) February 17, 2026 The gunman who killed two people at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island appeared to post ominous warnings in the days before the deadly shooting. An online profile that appears to belong to Robert Dorgan, …
by Peter Reagan One of the advantages of watching the economy for decades isn’t clairvoyance. It’s pattern recognition. If you’ve ever cooked pancakes long enough, you know when one is about to burn – not because you can see the future, but because you’ve seen the signs before. The bubbles change. The smell shifts. The …
🚨 JUST IN: President Trump signs executive order declaring a national emergency over CUBA, and preparing tariffs on ANY country supplying oil to Cuba Sec. Marco Rubio no doubt has a hand in this. Cuba is about to get utterly choked off. Trump and Marco are coming, Cuba! 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/PBDeiK3Hxy — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January …
O’KEEFE UNDERCOVER INSIDE THE MINNESOTA MOB: AGITATORS ADMIT ON HIDDEN CAMERA WHO’S FUNDING THE PROTESTS Our team uncovered groups like the “Independent Socialist Group” and “Make the Road” are funding Minneapolis agitators — all while we were chased, teargassed, and threatened… pic.twitter.com/S0jwPVDGlr — James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) January 27, 2026 Watch the clip. Protesters walking up …
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for a boycott of Chinese EVs on Wednesday, and had a message for Prime Minister Mark Carney after the PM struck a deal with China for Chinese EVs. “My message to Prime Minister Carney — consult us, work with us, help us protect Canadian auto workers together as united team …
by Michael Did you know that more stores were closed in the United States last year than ever before? More than 8,000 stores were permanently shuttered in 2025, and it appears that 2026 will be even worse. U.S. consumers have very little discretionary income to spend these days, and empty stores litter the landscape. If you live …
Iran’s army vowed Saturday to join the crackdown on protesters, one of a number of stepped-up warnings from the country’s security services as demonstrations against the regime continue to grow and the death toll mounts. The army said Saturday it would “firmly safeguard national interests, strategic infrastructure, and public property,” blaming Israel and what it …
“THIS IS NOT LOOKING GOOD Look at these yields… – Germany 10Y is exploding – France 10Y keeps going up – Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece all rising together THIS ISN’T HAPPENING BY ACCIDENT. This is europe repricing sovereign risk again. Here’s exactly why it matters: Germany is still holding things together, but the rest of …
“We’re standing at the edge of a market reckoning that will leave 2007-2008 looking like a footnote. The longest bull market in history doesn’t end quietly. Consider this your final warning. Heading into 2026 the underlying stress in financial markets is clearer than most headlines suggest. Regional banks still carry significant commercial real estate exposure …
by Michael How close can we get to the edge without falling over? The largest military conflict in Europe since World War II is poised to go to the next level in 2026, war could erupt again in the Middle East at any moment, the U.S. is on the verge of starting a new war …
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday pressuring states not to regulate artificial intelligence. Trump and some Republicans argue that the limited regulations already enacted by states, and others that might follow, will dampen innovation and growth for the technology. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-signs-executive-order-to-override-ai-regulations-by-states
All signs point to the first double bear market in one year since the 1930s. Unforeseen by basically everyone. The criminal element can't predict their own handiwork coming undone. pic.twitter.com/YwRGWd0Nyl — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 9, 2025 How far can this go? Investors are in "all-in mode", as NYSE available cash as a percentage of market …
