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BESSENT SAYS WHETHER TO SUE WARSH OVER FED INTEREST RATE POLICY IS UP TO PRESIDENT TRUMP — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 5, 2026 Feb 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday declined to commit that the Trump administration would not sue Kevin Warsh, its nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, if he …
Blue wave watch: Democrat flips Trump +17 Texas Senate seat in 32-point swing Democratic candidate Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for Texas State Senate District 9 in Tarrant County — a seat Donald Trump carried by 17 points in November 2024, per The Downballot. As I’m writing this, approximately 99% of the vote …
https://twitter.com/yuriymatso/status/2017010382452510896 Tariffs have made it harder to make things in America. https://t.co/EFv2JprkwK — Erica York (@ericadyork) January 29, 2026
“WARNING: SOMETHING BIG IS COMING. 2007-2009 HOUSING COLLAPSE: Gold pumped $670 – $1,060 2019-2021 COVID-19: Gold pumped $1,200 – $2,030 2025-2026 NOTHING (YET): Gold pumped $2,060 – $5,520 If you still think nothing will happen YOU’RE WRONG. Gold doesn’t move like this in a normal market. Gold moves like this when TRUST is breaking. I’ve …
-74% of all insulin used in America comes from Denmark. -100% of all Ozempic used in America comes from Denmark-15% of all shipping containers arriving in America come from a Danish company All 3 are being discussed within Denmark to halt. — Morgan Cameron Ross (@Morgan_C_Ross) January 18, 2026 You really oughta research the facts …
The old bond market adage is that yields will keep rising until something breaks. In 2022/23, rising U.S. yields "broke" several banks by March 2023 (Silicon Valley Bank). Japanese yields are now at a 27-year high and going vertical. When does something "break" in Japan? pic.twitter.com/qMANhs6pIm — Jim Bianco (@biancoresearch) January 19, 2026 *JAPAN 40-YEAR …
Gold and silver prices, according to Brandon Smith of Alt-Market.com, are signaling stress under the surface of the economy. From shrinking physical inventories to record central bank buying, precious metals warn that the underlying issues aren’t resolved… By Brandon Smith In early 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic hysteria I noted that the covid …
Fed jumps into easing, get ready for higher unemployment. Yes. When the Fed embarks on a sustained easing cycle it’s because things are breaking in the economy. They are always reactive and never proactive. That’s why I expect unemployment to 📈 https://t.co/oX8qKsQmzC pic.twitter.com/DDHxA4MYPo — EndGame Macro (@onechancefreedm) January 16, 2026 It’s time to buy puts. …
✨Gold and silver will keep rising until something breaks. The dire warning is loud and clear, as was the lead-up to the global financial crisis. pic.twitter.com/PzVQBP0oHl — The Great Martis (@great_martis) January 15, 2026 December 2026 Fed Fund Futures going the wrong way… pic.twitter.com/H8HANlr0Zm — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) January 15, 2026 2/ 1 of …
Something big is happening in America and most people aren’t paying attention. The warning signs are everywhere, rising prices, a weakening dollar, mass layoffs, and a growing sense that the system isn’t working the way it used to. People are struggling to afford groceries, losing jobs without warning, and wondering if playing by the rules …
Strong consumers do not flee bulk stores for bargain bins. Small business employment shrank again in December according to Paychex. We will get a clearer picture once we get the ADP and payroll data later this week. pic.twitter.com/KmzIqUJ6fG — Peter Berezin (@PeterBerezinBCA) January 6, 2026 Riddle me this. If the US consumer is so strong …
US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN MAY START ON JANUARY 31! I’ve been analyzing this for the last 12 hours and this is VERY BAD. Most investors ignore government shutdowns… BUT THIS IS A BIG MISTAKE. In 2026, the market is structurally fragile. A shutdown can hurt the financial system. If you have money invested, pay attention. Here’s …
Bond markets do not scream unless something is wrong. Japan cracking at a 26 year high while France and Germany follow is not a coincidence. This is the cost of pretending debt did not matter for a decade. Once the bond vigilantes wake up, they do not go back to sleep easily. https://twitter.com/GordianKnotFinX/status/2002947193347658025 Gold hits …
Something happening tomorrow? pic.twitter.com/mHgpCZdNNN — Ann Vandersteel™️ (@annvandersteel) December 17, 2025 h/t Fried Union
Trump is putting all the pieces together for the new economic system. Gas prices are dropping like a rock. Silver prices are now higher than oil prices. Trump is building a smelting factory in TN to compete against China. The Fed is buying the debt which will destroy the Fed. Is Trump working with Jamie …
Whenever I read something about Plane, it reminds me of this. Absolutely Gold pic.twitter.com/Zigsvl5jTW — The Night Warrior (@WarriorNight007) December 10, 2025
10-year bonds are currently rising worldwide, something is going on? byu/Dramatic_Economics61 inWallstreetsilver The Bond Market is expecting more QE and inflation. Consequently, Bond Investors want a higher yield to compensate for a failing currency. Add the fact Major Money Managers are now recommending selling as much as half your Bond holdings and buy gold. …
This is a more recent version of the "Chart of the Century"….. pic.twitter.com/G86LIZxxa0 — Mark J. Perry (@Mark_J_Perry) December 8, 2025 By providing "free service" to everyone, the government becomes the largest buyer – a monopsony. Once you have that relationship (or close to it) set up, special interests will use it to jack up …
pic.twitter.com/521uYf7ztA — TrendSpider (@TrendSpider) December 5, 2025 BREAKING: Bitcoin pumped $1500 on the lower than expected PCE data. But then it crashed -$3500 in 60 minutes. This wiped out $155 million worth of long positions in last 1 hour. There is no negative news or sudden FUD which could cause this type of sudden dump. …
*USPS SUSPENDS RECEIVING MAIL FROM SOME COUNTRIES *USPS POSTS NOTICE SUSPENDING SERVICE FROM RUSSIA, VENEZUELA *USPS SUSPENSION ALSO INCLUDES AFGHANISTAN, HAITI AMONG OTHERS pic.twitter.com/qaKAV07YJf — Investing.com (@Investingcom) December 3, 2025 International Mail Service Suspensions Updated: Nov. 28, 2025 The Postal Service™ is temporarily suspending international mail acceptance for certain destinations due to inadequate transportation options …
Over the past 5 days banks have borrowed more than $80 billion from the Fed’s emergency overnight lending facility. The plumbing of the financial system is clogged, liquidity is evaporating and what’s worse, the Fed has no answers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoqGsh8mS3o The world’s most successful investors speaking directly to you. Capital Voices captures the unfiltered insights, strategies, …
Something needs to be done. Electricity prices are outpacing inflation by 2x: pic.twitter.com/H4frbMIYIM — Illiquid Insights (@IlliquidInsight) November 23, 2025
Yes, it’s the US Economy breaking. Inflation, job losses, slow wage growth, no rate cuts, people can’t afford anything, mortgage rates too high, home prices too high… Bloody — WickedSmaht (@theeblazenasty) November 20, 2025 As we explain below, this entire market crash is a product of sentiment. Investors are afraid to be the "last one …
by Michael During the days of the Great Recession, rapidly falling home prices caused all sorts of havoc for our major financial institutions. Unfortunately, home prices are starting to plummet once again in many areas of the country. And just like during the last housing crash, we are also seeing a surge in foreclosure filings. That …
by Michael If there is going to be “peace in the Middle East”, why are Israel, Iran and Hezbollah feverishly preparing for war? I am watching the Middle East very closely, because I expect something really big to happen. In fact, just hours ago the IDF conducted major airstrikes in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Iranians are …
Via International Man International Man: Gold has seen a dramatic rise recently. What do you think is driving this surge—inflation, geopolitical instability, loss of faith in fiat currency like the US dollar? Doug Casey: The answer is all of the above. First, inflation is not retail price rises, as most people think. The rise in prices is …
by Michael What is the Fed not telling us? The numbers clearly indicate that big trouble is brewing in the banking system. I wish that I could specifically tell you which banks are in the most trouble, but at this stage we simply aren’t being told anything. They probably figure that the best approach is …
Boeing Hit With $4.9BN Charge After Another 777X Delay Pushes Plane Debut To 2027 https://t.co/yNB0RsmMbG — zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 29, 2025 Boeing is back to its old ways: Shares of the aerospace giant slumped after Boeing announced a $4.9 billion accounting charge and another delay for its 777X jetliner, now expected to enter service in …
Wall Street’s most powerful bank is walking a tightrope between innovation and instability.By the end of 2025, JPMorgan plans to let institutional clients use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans—a radical integration of crypto assets into the traditional credit system that comes at a moment when the financial foundation beneath that system is starting …
