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by Michael It is happening all around us. Our nation is being radically transformed by people with extreme ideologies, and that should deeply alarm all of us. According to Google, an extremist is “a person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, especially one who resorts to or advocates extreme action”. Sadly, that …
Another bizarre virtue signal just in time for pride month. Street signs that LA officials said previously targeted LGBT community members were taken down from a Silver Lake neighborhood this week. The signs that read “No Cruising” and prohibited U-turns were installed in 1997 when neighbors allegedly complained about gay men stalking back and forth …
Troubling economic data is rushing in on many fronts, from employment to not-falling-fast-enough inflation. Here are three overlooked but reliable indicators I’m watching closely… From Peter Reagan for Birch Gold Group Key Takeaways Small businesses are more pessimistic now than during the covid panic The banking sector’s fiscal position may decay further Credit card delinquencies are …
CNN — The US and Ukraine are expected to sign a bilateral security pact on the sidelines of the G7 in Italy on Thursday, multiple people familiar with the matter told CNN, in a deal that lays out a path for the US’ long-term security relationship with Kyiv but that could also be undone by …
The US economy is edging precariously close to a recession, and it's flashed a handful of warning signs in just the last week that suggest a downturn is on the horizon, according to Société Générale + BI. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) June 11, 2024 This is crazy. They are calling 2024 “Restaurant Armageddon” as the consumer …
Biden signed new guidelines on the conditions for the US use of nuclear weapons. This was announced by Special Assistant to the US President, Senior Director for Arms Control at the National Security Council Pranay Vaddi. "The updated guidance takes into account the realities of… pic.twitter.com/hKDnSRa6Og — Sprinter Press (@SprinterPress) June 7, 2024 https://twitter.com/WorldCrisi19621/status/1799137288515117507 US …
This is fine… Source: https://www.fdic.gov/news/speeches/fdic-quarterly-banking-profile-first-quarter-2024 h/t skeletor00
Throat cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that usually starts in the throat (pharynx) or voice box (larynx). In most cases, cancer cells start to grow in the upper part of the throat near the nose (nasopharynx), the middle part of the throat near the back of the mouth (oropharynx), or the …
US government interest payment has virtually been a straight line up since 2020 Despite crossing $1 TRILLION, this debt crisis keeps getting worse pic.twitter.com/YE8v8uLZHG — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) May 18, 2024 2/ What matters here is not overall US government debt but rather the balance of payments. If a country runs a trade deficit this …
Amidst fears of an impending recession, analysts point to historical indicators like a steepening yield curve and rising unemployment. Drawing parallels to past economic downturns, such as the Dot Com bubble and the 2008 Financial Crisis, cautionary signals have yet to fully materialize. Despite this, the stock market remains bullish, buoyed by ongoing optimism and …
Mississippi Governor signs the SAFER Act into law, aimed at safeguarding women’s spaces from potential threats. The decision is highlighting the ongoing battle between traditional values and progressive agendas. Governor vows to uphold the protection of women despite opposition, signaling a stance against what’s deemed as the left’s “dangerous agenda.” The move is hailed as …
In a move that has ignited a firestorm of controversy, Governor Healy of Massachusetts has signed a funding bill earmarking up to $426 million to provide housing for undocumented immigrants in the state. The decision, coming in the wake of Biden’s landslide victory in Massachusetts and the passage of a “right-to-shelter” law by Democrats, has …
by Michael People keep acting as if we are living in “normal” times, but the truth is that these are not “normal” times at all. We are in the midst of a “perfect storm”, but most people in the general population don’t seem to realize this. While the mainstream media is endlessly focused on political …
On Wednesday, Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation outlawing the production and distribution of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. It is set to go into effect on July 1st. SB 1084 forbids the production, distribution, or sale of farmed meat within the state and imposes fines for doing so. DeSantis (R-Fla.) described …
„Germany showing signs of recovery“ in one chart Ht @CavaggioniMario pic.twitter.com/RrQI40cxxY — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) April 24, 2024 And at the same time Europe is committing energy suicide pic.twitter.com/bHCo02peD8 — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) April 24, 2024 Euro area government recorded a deficit of 3.6% of GDP in 2023. Only four countries saw a …
A local New York ABC News affiliate reported on the threat squatters are posing to residents and offered tips on how they can protect their homes from unwelcome guests, including putting up “No trespassing” signs. ABC 7 Eyewitness News investigative reporters Dan Krauth and Nina Pineda detailed the threat that squatters can pose under New York law, …
Uncover the bitter truth surrounding the fate of the middle class in the United States through these 30 eye-opening statistics. From income stagnation to rising economic challenges, prepare to witness the many factors that have been plaguing and swallowing the backbone of America’s workforce today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j1lqon93Gw
by AC I drive deliveries on all the major highways in the NY Tristate Region at all hours of the day and night. I am seeing some very bad signs that we are in a Major League Economic slowdown by seeing what the trucks are doing. Over the past 6 months, things are radically changing. …
Table is from December's report. Check out this supplementary table & the Reasons for Default – notice the uptick in both unemployment and NO Contact Those "no contact" are a combo of people who feel embarrassed and investors…these days less people are embarrassed pic.twitter.com/J7Sk7oqYuT — Melody Wright (@m3_melody) March 11, 2024 The economic landscape is …
The deal will see the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — made up of non-European Union nations, including Iceland and Liechtenstein — invest $100 billion over 15 years in India, the world’s fifth largest economy, India’s Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said. “The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) marks a historic milestone in our …
Chart for future history books pic.twitter.com/uHb3DSTgRX — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) March 8, 2024 In the intricate dance of financial markets, certain patterns emerge as echoes of the past, and the current landscape seems to be no exception. The prevailing narrative of economic optimism faces scrutiny as key indicators suggest a departure from the rosy …
Argentina’s Milei warns lawmakers he will make reforms ‘with or without’ them Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei, in his first policy speech to parliament Friday, said he would push his package of sweeping economic reforms whether or not legislators back it. “We are going to change the country for good… with or without the support …
Home prices grew more quickly than usual at the end of 2023 to finish at an all-time high. It’s a side effect of the market for existing homes that dried up as mortgage rates rose. Prices rose 6.1% from year-ago levels in the S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller Home Price Indices, which tracks prices in 20 …
Early WARNING signs that buyers are weak$SPX $QQQ $META $TSLA $AAPL $AMZN pic.twitter.com/XpVNKfcW0Q — Simplifying Stocks, CPA (@FinFluentialx) February 3, 2024 “The name of the company is Meta. It's a cutting edge high-tech company with a super sophisticated business model of laying off 11,000 employees, generating a crap ton of free cash flow, buying back …
Joe Rogan just signed a $250 million deal with Spotify. This deal allows him to repost content on YouTube and other podcast providers. The podcast is no longer exclusively on Spotify. Is this overall net positive and net negative for Spotify? Looks like it’s more of a revenue share deal. Under the new licensing agreement, …
“Signs outlining the expectations we have of riders are now being installed at light rail and bus rapid transit stations,” Metro Transit wrote in a post on social media. “Those who violate these rules will be removed from transit property.” Signs outlining the expectations we have of riders are now being installed at light rail …
by Michael In “The Wizard of Oz”, at one point Dorothy tells her dog that she has “a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore”. She had been dropped in a strange new world that was crazier than anything she had ever imagined. Needless to say, many of us feel the exact same way. We’re not …
How many people don’t have a bank account? And just how difficult has it become to live without one? These questions are becoming increasingly important as more businesses refuse to take cash in cities across the U.S. People without bank accounts are shut out from stores and restaurants that refuse to accept cash. As it …
Dive into the complexities of the global financial system with Mike Maloney as he explores the timeline of banking collapses, drawing parallels between the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis and recent banking issues. The discussion delves into concerns about the stability of various sectors, including commercial and residential real estate, stock markets, …
Empire Fed Manufacturing Survey Suffers Biggest 2-Month Collapse (Ex-COVID) In History Well, no one saw that coming… The New York Fed’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey for January crashed from -14.5 to -43.7 – the worst print in the survey’s history outside of the COVID lockdowns… Source: Bloomberg The -43.7 print was a stunning 10 standard …