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The security agreement recently concluded between Kiev and London will guarantee Ukraine’s military support to the UK, if Russia were to attack the country, Prime Minister Denis Shmygal has said. Shmygal was referring to the security cooperation agreement that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signed with Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky on Friday. The pact stipulates support …
by Toddlovessilver This is directly related to observations about the economy, at least in middle Tennessee where I live. Precious metals should see robust influx of investments, as the weaker economy negatively impacts jobs, incomes, disposable income, consumer spending and ultimately personal security… citizens abilities to provide themselves with the basics of food, shelter and …
Real Time Credit Card 💳 Spending pic.twitter.com/wGZgxYaTGZ — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) January 3, 2024 Buying conditions have collapsed pic.twitter.com/jUZ7ebxaqM — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) January 3, 2024 "The share of U.S. homebuyers looking to move to a different metro area declined for the third straight month in November, dropping to 23.9%, the lowest share in …
2024 is gonna be even more crazy is my prediction — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 1, 2024 $550,000 was donated to Seattle to build a playground for kids in the area. LGBTQ+ residents protested because they wanted their nude beach. Guess who won? pic.twitter.com/EYwzeApUjN — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 31, 2023 Taharrush in Berlin all …
https://creditbubblebulletin.blogspot.com/2023/12/weekly-commentary-2023-year-in-review.html Amazingly, the MMF complex has become the predominant financier to one of history’s greatest leveraged speculations – a speculative Bubble now at the heart of ongoing government finance Bubble “terminal phase” excess. Even more stunning is the lax regulatory environment for such a critical – with well-recognized vulnerability – financial system focal point. And …
🇺🇸 Small banks cash assets to total assets shrinks. The Fed’s BTFP comes due in March. It’ll be extended. The Fed postpones at the expense of making worse, the consequences of liquidating underwater securities to meet depositor’s demand for their money. Chart: @RealEJAntoni pic.twitter.com/vGFwfMATXd — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) December 24, 2023 the REAL Truth …
“Do you see where we’re heading? They’re changing laws in New York just so Trump can be sued. They’re opening cases across the country against him for any semblance of a crime they can find. They’re trying to remove him from the ballot just to keep him out of office. They’re not allowing any debates …
The stock market is currently experiencing its most overbought conditions since the early days of the pandemic, with traders displaying a fervent appetite for bullish options contracts. This surge in bullish sentiment is reminiscent of the situation leading up to the 2008-09 recession, raising concerns among seasoned analysts. A striking comparison can be drawn between …
Call me crazy but I believe we are in the process of forming a major double top on Nasdaq. Valuations don't grow to the sky and the inflation problem is far from over. Today's weakness in megacaps despite the Fed pivot is the tell. pic.twitter.com/c2nPSjifJD — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) December 14, 2023 The reason …
Dominos starting to fall? Yep, we've got a cartoon for that pic.twitter.com/abrYvescWa — Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) November 28, 2023 Financial contagion warning as HSBC is told to brace for ‘catastrophic’ £6.3billion hit Bob Lyddon fears losses in Hong Kong and China could “blow a hole in the bank’s equity”. HSBC is facing a “hit” of more …
by Chris Black This looks like the end. It doesn’t seem likely that the government would skip a Ukraine funding bill and then come back with another big one. I’m thinking it’s over. RT: US President Joe Biden signed a stopgap spending bill into law on Thursday, averting a looming government shutdown. The limited appropriation …
The current financial landscape reveals concerning trends for the business world. With less than half of S&P 500 companies surpassing revenue estimates, the performance is at its weakest point in the last four years. Moreover, the declining percentage of buybacks as a portion of the $SPX market capitalization in the third quarter is a worrying …
China is currently experiencing an escalating situation that goes beyond the struggles of bankrupt developers. Signs indicate a significant and legitimate purge taking place at the highest levels of the Communist Party. It is getting crazy in China right now, and not just bankrupt developers. There appears to be a legit purge atop the Communist …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issues a warning, with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urging the world to prepare for higher interest rates due to persistent high inflation. The current scenario of surging U.S. bond yields, mirroring periods from the early 1980s that coincided with two recessions Bank of America with another 3-year low close despite …
via timesofisrael signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. (Jade GAO / POOL / AFP) BEIJING — China said Wednesday it has established a “strategic partnership” with the Palestinian Authority during a visit to Beijing by PA President Mahmoud Abbas. The announcement marks another step in China’s …
Countdown until next systemic risk has begun pic.twitter.com/rRAIEsSg7C — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) October 3, 2023 China property stocks keep sliding to the lowest since 2008 as housing crisis intesifies pic.twitter.com/RW6XZ0M5kR — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) October 3, 2023 Gm Hong Kong in shambles pic.twitter.com/P0Hwcz7qVN — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) October 3, 2023 Chinese real estate developers, driven by greed and …
The state’s minimum wage for all other workers – $15.50 per hour – is already among the highest in the United States When it takes effect on April 1, fast food workers in California will have among the highest minimum wages in the country California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per …
by Historical-Egg-5570 Uh oh 🙈 https://t.co/TDdTFR5SHQ pic.twitter.com/wVLS0bSH24 — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) September 27, 2023 Yields on 10-year Treasuries closed at new post-2007 highs today, driven by real yields, which closed out at new post-2009 highs. Oil closed at the highest levels in more than a year and the euro is poised to break through 105 vs …
Before there were weather apps for your smartphone, people looked to nature to prepare for what’s to come. What signs of a hard winter are you already seeing in your backyard? Predicting winter weather has always been important, especially for farmers and our ancestors who didn’t have access to all of the technology we have. …
The warning signs are becoming more pronounced, and it appears that a recession may be looming closer than expected. Tightening liquidity is often a precursor to economic downturns. This is evident in the increasing number of companies closing their doors and factories declaring bankruptcy. These are clear indicators of economic distress that should not be …
The current economic landscape raises concerns about the potential for significant wealth destruction when Housing Bubble 2.0, fueled by the Federal Reserve’s policies, eventually implodes. Housing Bubble 2.0: Recent data indicates that the implosion of Housing Bubble 2.0 is gaining momentum, with U.S. housing starts falling by a substantial 11.3%. This decline underscores the vulnerability …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBgea3Mj4MU China’s economic structure is getting increasingly unsustainable. Several indicators show that the world’s second-largest economy is standing on very shaky ground right now. A major meltdown is already in motion after the collapse of the country’s second-largest property developer Evergrande, whose shares collapsed by 80% on Monday. But Evergrande’s bankruptcy is just one aspect …
via WSJ: The sporting-goods chain slashed its profit targets for the year after missing Wall Street forecasts for the second quarter. Sales slowed after a pandemic-fueled surge for outdoor gear, leaving it with excess inventory. Executives said thefts of merchandise were also higher than they expected. Macy’s reported declining sales in the June quarter and …
via CNBC: Part time workers will make $21 from currently $15.50. Full time workers will be paid $49 an hour an increase of $7.50 over the contract. Total compensation with benefits will be $170,000. Average base pay before overtime or benefits will be approximately $102,000. The new contract includes pay raises for both part-time and …
Another Missile Crisis. Thanks Joe. Nicaragua’s Communist dictator, Daniel Ortega, has authorized the installation of Russian military bases on his territory. The decree is reported to have been signed on Monday, August 21, according to the Russian state news site “Avia.Pro”. Avia.Pro reports: The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, signed a decree according to which the deployment …
Will US consumer spending lead to a “soft landing”?
by Michael Time is running out for humanity. Our world becomes a little bit more like a really bad science fiction movie with each passing day, and our self-destructive tendencies are slowly but surely transforming our society into a living nightmare. Given enough time, we would destroy ourselves and everything around us. On a very …
by Michael If you believe the corporate media, the U.S. economy is doing absolutely great as we start to roll through the second half of 2023. Even though inflation is out of control, the commercial real estate market is in free fall, corporate bankruptcies are surging, and large businesses all over America are conducting mass layoffs, …
