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2024’s Economic Paradox: U.S. Grapples with Record Debt, Moody’s Downgrade, and Soaring Interest Rates… Stock Market Highs Amidst Economic Uncertainty.

January 3, 2024 10:14 am

Starting off 2024 with: – Record U.S. debt – Record U.S. debt interest payments – Expected record U.S. Treasury issuances in 2024 – Record speculative-grade debt maturing over the next 5 years – Moody’s downgrades U.S. to "negative" from "stable" – Interest rates near… pic.twitter.com/idv0E9kdgW — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) January 2, 2024 And if …

BREAKING: Iran deploys warship to Red Sea amid soaring tensions, After US Sinks Houthi Boats

January 1, 2024 4:03 pm

Iranian warship enters Red Sea https://t.co/ZbXpTrGQfj — Tracy Shuchart (𝒞𝒽𝒾 ) (@chigrl) January 1, 2024 Iran’s Alborz warship has entered the Red Sea, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday, at a time of soaring tensions on the key shipping route amid the Israel-Hamas war and attacks on vessels by forces allied to Tehran. …

Ah, the blissful year of soaring prices and budget cuts! Economic prosperity at its finest!

December 26, 2023 10:59 am

https://twitter.com/Fxhedgers/status/1739419853943923071 This infuriating year, marred by relentless inflation, epitomizes the struggle of everyday Americans. Families, like Kyle Connolly’s, grapple with layoffs, escalating living costs, and diminished luxuries. The glaring disconnect between positive economic indicators and the grim reality faced by communities like Florida’s panhandle underscores the systemic issue. While the Federal Reserve boasts about curbing …

Scott Adams Tells Government Officials Who Are Receiving a Soaring Amount of Threats From the Public: “Take a F***ing Hint.”

December 25, 2023 1:02 pm

https://twitter.com/_/status/1739291520308789477 Threats to public officials soaring, deputy attorney general says https://t.co/Y47G4wbOA5 — POLITICO (@politico) December 24, 2023 The Justice Department is seeing an “unprecedented rise” in threats to public officials, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said during an interview that aired Sunday. “On a weekly basis — sometimes more often — I am getting reports …

The Federal Reserve’s rapid rate hike, soaring from 0% to 5.33% in 18 months, could cause a severe economic slowdown.

December 24, 2023 11:41 am

I always find this chart staggering to look at. We've never seen the Federal Reserve slow the economy this violently before. Rates went from 0% to 5.33% within 18 months. That's unheard of. https://t.co/KoQ4CsPV0H pic.twitter.com/2vldAWuGei — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) December 23, 2023 Don't believe that data. If inflation is 10% but official numbers say 5%, then …

Soft Landing Is A Lie: Record-high Pessimism As 66% Of Americans View Today’s Economy Worse Than 2008 Crash And 2020 Lockdowns Amid Persistent Inflation.

December 19, 2023 2:03 pmDecember 19, 2023 9:33 am

https://twitter.com/GregCrennan/status/1737172258467254709 Christmas spending increases due to inflation concerns; 24% cite inflation as the reason, while 37% cut expenses, blaming inflation, up from 15% last year. The surge in homelessness, reaching a staggering 653,104 people, unveils a heartbreaking reality in the U.S. Declining assistance packages and a shocking +20% increase in shelter costs since the pandemic …

Amidst soaring debt, inflated assets, and a fragile economy, the impending crisis threatens with dire consequences and limited solutions.

December 15, 2023 1:05 pm

by cervantes__01 ’08 should have been a complete collapse of asset bubbles.. instead of allowing it all to clear out, central banks started inflating the money supply via debt to catch freefalling assets and to re-inflate them to make debtors solvent. They printed far too much for far too long.. more and more debt = …

Inflation Hits Hard: Americans Face Soaring Prices, Plummeting Savings, and a 24% Surge in Restaurant Costs

December 14, 2023 1:16 pm

Americans' savings rates slid again in the third quarter, per Axios: pic.twitter.com/sBEvKXNTjn — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) December 14, 2023 The economic landscape in the United States is becoming increasingly challenging as Americans grapple with a combination of dwindling savings rates, soaring restaurant prices, and a weakening U.S. Dollar Index ($DXY). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) …

Combat soaring home prices caused by Fed money printing, institutional buying, and immigration by passing the End Hedge Fund Control Act for middle-class relief.

December 12, 2023 7:31 pm

Want to know why housing prices are unaffordable? 1) Low interest money printing by the Federal Reserve the past few years 2) BlackRock, WEF banks, and hedge funds intentionally buying up single family homes so “you’ll own nothing and be happy” by 2030 3) Record illegal alien… https://t.co/yxxAfrMUlh — DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) December 12, 2023 80% …

Rich Americans Claiming Middle Class Status Amid Soaring Inflation.

November 25, 2023 10:58 pm

An intriguing shift is observed among almost a third of millionaires in the U.S., who now identify themselves as part of the middle class, according to MoneyWise. A Bloomberg study further reveals that 25% of America’s “regular rich,” earning at least $175,000 annually, perceive themselves as “very poor,” “poor,” or “getting by but things are …

Crisis Unfolding: China’s Deepening Job Market Woes, Risky Real Estate Loans, and Soaring Budget Deficit Sound Alarm Bells

November 24, 2023 9:10 am

A crisis looms over China as alarming signs of economic distress emerge. Despite official claims, the job market’s true fragility is exposed by online listings and household surveys, painting a grimmer picture. Adding to the ominous scenario, China is contemplating unsecured loans for real estate developers, marking an unprecedented move with potentially catastrophic consequences. As …

Unprecedented Corporate Bond Exodus, Soaring Bankruptcies, and Housing Defaults Spell Trouble for Financial Markets

November 10, 2023 2:08 pm

Investors pulled out a record amount from Corporate Bond ETFs in October, while US bankruptcies and housing defaults surged. Bank of America forecasts a record year for cash funds, suggesting widespread concern and a cautious market approach. Corporate Bond ETFs had an outflow of $9.4 Billion in October, the highest amount in history pic.twitter.com/xbvPs24jUq — …

Goldman Sachs Signals 98% Historical Risk of Default as Countries Reach 130% Debt-to-GDP Rati

November 9, 2023 2:37 pmNovember 9, 2023 12:24 pm

In the last 120 years, when a country’s debt got really high, 98% of them ended up not being able to pay it back. Ken Griffin says the government can avoid this by printing more money, but it would mess up the economy really bad. A simple solution could be for Congress to spend less, …

Trudeau’s 8-Year Legacy: Canada’s Fury Over Unprecedented Economic Hardships – Record Food Bank Dependency, Soaring Inflation, and Unattainable Housing

November 8, 2023 4:31 pm

Under Justin Trudeau’s lengthy leadership, Canada grapples with an infuriating reality: a shocking 2 million people now rely on food banks in a single month. These startling numbers showcase the escalating economic hardships faced by countless Canadians. Trudeau’s era has seen the worst inflation rates in four decades and the fastest surge in interest rates …

Justin Trudeau’s Leadership Under Fire as Soaring Housing Prices and Rent Strains Canadians

November 7, 2023 9:09 amNovember 7, 2023 8:18 am

In a revealing interview, Justin Trudeau faces harsh scrutiny as housing prices have skyrocketed by 70% during his tenure, while the average rent has surpassed $2,000 per month and continues to climb. 🔊 … Justin Trudeau gets wrecked in this interview 🚨🚨🚨 "Since you took power in 2015, the benchmark housing prices have gone up …

Soaring U.S. Family Health Insurance Premiums Outpace Inflation

November 2, 2023 12:22 pmNovember 2, 2023 9:07 am

The average US family health insurance premium increased from $5,790 in 1999 to $21,463 in 2022. That’s a 288% increase, or 6.4% per year, which is 2.5x higher than the overall rate of inflation (CPI) during this period. Video Discussion: https://t.co/ASUJslHm8T pic.twitter.com/fIP9x91PUy — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) November 1, 2023 pic.twitter.com/sfrbgx52ND — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) November …

Americans Face Grim Outlook Under Democrats: Rising Inflation, Looming Recession, Soaring Job Losses; Trump Tax Cuts Expire 12/31/2025

October 30, 2023 8:05 pm

The only thing Biden & Co. can do is come up with catch-phrases. – Americans SUFFER with #inflation and a coming #recession. – HUGE layoffs around the corner as job loss numbers increase.-Staggering figures reveal 1.2 MILLION US-born workers lost their jobs last month. They… pic.twitter.com/lDTw7Ejkiz — Kurt Schemers (@KurtSchemers) October 26, 2023 We …

SOARING CRIME: Frustrated shoppers are forced to wait as long as 40 MINUTES to get their hands on basic groceries like toothpaste, baby formula,

October 27, 2023 8:07 am

View post on imgur.com An Inside Edition investigation exposed the exasperating wait times for products like body wash and razors The team consistently waited around 10 minutes after requesting assistance for employees to unlock the glass casings At a Walmart in New Jersey, it took a whopping 40 minutes to buy three items Shoppers are …

Bidenomics! New Home Sales Exploded In September, As Homebuilders Eat Soaring Mortgage Costs (Highest Mortgage Rate Since 2000 And Still Plenty Of Fiscal Stimulus Distorting The Market)

October 25, 2023 10:32 pm

by confoundedinterest17 Bidenflation, a name for the combination of reckless Federal spending and excess monetary stimulus related to Covid, is still causing severe pain for the middle class. The massive Federal spending splurge is still working its way through the economy and causing distortions, like surging new home sales despite higher mortgage rates. Some background …

US Credit Card Debt Surpasses $1 Trillion Amidst Soaring Rates and Growing Financial Vulnerability

October 25, 2023 9:56 pm

The surge in US credit card debt, surpassing the significant $1 trillion threshold, is a cause for concern. This comes as the Federal Reserve has taken aggressive steps to raise interest rates, leading to credit card rates reaching an alarming 21.19%. US credit card debt is off the charts It has now crossed the $1 …

Seattle lawmaker furiously denies her support for defunding the police is to blame for soaring crime in city, after children were forced to CRAWL inside a daycare facility following drive-by shooting

October 21, 2023 8:34 pm

A Seattle lawmaker has furiously denied her support for defunding the police is to blame for soaring crime in the city. Council member Kshama Sawant said the city should not add police resources to the Central District neighborhood after 24 children had to crawl to the bathroom of a daycare facility following a shooting. The …

Soaring inflation, reaching 5% annually, has driven prices up by 17% since President Joe Biden took office, resulting in an average American family’s wealth diminishing by $7,300

October 20, 2023 3:59 pm

New inflation numbers are running hot, at 5% on an annual basis. That means prices are up 17% since Joe Biden was installed, making the average American family $7,300 poorer. And analysts are predicting high inflation for years to come. Toss in Biden's green agenda and… https://t.co/qXMifIUTYb — FXHedge (@Fxhedgers) October 20, 2023 $XAU Gold …

Soaring bond yields will bring 10% interest on car loans.

October 20, 2023 9:42 am

Consumers are about to feel the impact of soaring bond yields, Blackstone president Johnathan Gray told the FT. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury continued to rise on Thursday, edging closer to 5%. Higher bond yields are raising borrowing costs all over the economy, from mortgages to personal loans. American consumers are about to feel …

Massive Economic Turmoil: Surging Credit Card Losses, Record Evictions, Soaring Loan Delinquencies, and Unhappy Workers

October 16, 2023 8:01 pm

The sharp increase in credit card losses, coupled with the rise in evictions and loan delinquencies, paints a bleak picture for the economy, reminiscent of the challenging times during the Great Financial Crisis. Food Prices up Over 20%, Credit Card Delinquencies Now Higher As Credit Card Debt Grows on Inflation Despite Paul Krugman’s assurance that …

Many Americans are skeptical of official claims that inflation is over when they continue to face soaring costs for essentials like groceries and gas…

October 13, 2023 5:20 pmOctober 13, 2023 9:51 am

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 https://t.co/ZHvfCXdEB9 — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) October 12, 2023 He's right! Paul Krugman is right, and it pains me to say that because he's usually wrong. I re-ran his numbers making a few more exclusions and it turns out inflation is actually 0%. https://t.co/2zK7bgUu1J pic.twitter.com/5PgixM0MkD — Chris Martenson (@chrismartenson) October 12, 2023 I love how …

Global economy’s ‘soft landing’ stumbles amid soaring bond yields, raising concerns of massive corporate failures in 2024. A hard landing scenario is in the cards.

October 6, 2023 9:17 am

Global economy’s glide to ‘soft landing’ gets bumpy as bond yields jump WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Rocketing U.S. government bond yields that have led to a global jump in borrowing costs are raising new risks for economic policymakers hoping to lower inflation without triggering a major crisis. The world’s finance officials, who will gather …

The true cost of shoplifting: Retailers lost up to $80BN in 2022 – up by $13BN in a year as soaring crime grips Democrat-run cities

September 27, 2023 4:15 pm

The true cost of shoplifting: Retailers lost up to $80BN in 2022 – up by $13BN in a year as soaring crime grips Democrat-run cities compunded with inflation and costs being spread to consumer perfect storm to kill an economy and close business and coupled with woke policies giving control to the powers that be …

The Auto strike could send car prices soaring

September 24, 2023 9:19 pm

by TonyLiberty The Auto strike could send car prices soaring. Anderson Economic Group estimates that a 10-day strike of the Big Three automakers would cause economic losses of $5.6 Billion. The union is initially striking only three plants, one each for Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler parent Stellantis. Manufacturing of motor vehicles and parts directly …

Economic Warning Signs Flash: Impending Housing Bubble Implosion, Soaring Credit Card Rates, and Rising Bankruptcies Threaten Wealth

September 19, 2023 1:07 pm

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 …

Gov Gone Wild! Wild Federal Spending, Massive Deficits And Soaring Interest Payments On Debt Requires More Fed Intervention (Bidenomics At Work!)

August 3, 2023 2:37 pm

by confoundedinterest17 The US Fiscal position is very bad and the US is beginning to look like a third world economy. And with Biden and Democrat AGs filing indictments against Biden primary Presidential oppoonent, that country is Venezeula! Like skyrocketing interest on the Federal debt to pay for green energy hustlers and the Ukraine war. …