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Is the US economy falling into a recession? US Q1 GDP growth was only 1.3%, below the 1st data reading of 1.6%. At the same time, Core PCE Price Inflation Index was 3.6%, acutely up from 2% in Q4 2023. This is the worst scenario for Fed.👇👇https://t.co/YKUIvPmqXt — Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) June 23, 2024 …
President Joe Biden vowed in November 2022 to pursue measures beyond the ballot box to prevent former President Donald Trump’s reelection. That sensational pledge preceded an eruption of extraordinary legal assaults on Trump, with one pivotal date emerging that undercuts Biden’s denial of White House involvement. That day, November 18, 2022, the significance of which …
The rate of price increases for food has subsided in recent months, according to the latest government inflation data. However, shoppers still report feeling burdened by the prices they’re seeing in the grocery store aisles. To that point, within the past few years, 80% of Americans say they’ve felt a notable increase in the cost …
eBay customers will no longer be able to use American Express cards to pay for purchases from this summer. The online marketplace announced Wednesday that it would no longer accept the cards from August 17. It blamed the ‘unacceptably high fees’ imposed by AmEx for processing transactions. It is a blow to American Express, which …
Speaking in Philadelphia this morning. "We've already started another wild fire season in Canada". It's a Freudian slip. He's telling us the truth. pic.twitter.com/oyNbQbdkEW — Martyupnorth®- Unacceptable Fact Checker (@Martyupnorth) May 22, 2024 Here’s a 1 min version Speaking in Philadelphia, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says “misinformation and disinformation” are the biggest threats to democracy. …
In the rapidly changing world of personal finance, a serious issue that could disrupt the delicate balance of the financial well-being of American consumers has materialized. There has been a significant increase in consumer debt, posing a serious threat to the financial stability of millions of households. This crisis is not just about numbers; it …
These days, between bank runs and debt defaults and trade wars, trust is in short supply. When the global financial system relies on trust to function, we have to ask – without trust, what are we left with From Peter Reagan for Birch Gold Group Right now, one thing that seems to be in short supply …
This is undoubtedly the best-looking chart I've seen in my career. One of the most important macro developments unfolding as of late. If you ask me, the silver rush is just getting started. pic.twitter.com/AYDvY5fQiL — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) April 3, 2024
Central banks are starting to show their cards, and this surge in gold has been relentless. It is remarkable to see this price behavior on days when Treasuries fall and inflation expectations rise. The race to improve the quality of their international reserves is just… pic.twitter.com/uxx8Bq2D5V — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) April 1, 2024 CNBC talking heads, …
Something crazy is happening in the world of finance and investing right now. The ultra-rich billionaires and the powerful hedge fund managers who control billions upon billions of dollars are taking very unusual actions. They are dumping their stocks and shares at a frantic pace, selling off assets left and right. It’s a total financial …
Bar Will Shut Down to Avoid Serving Donald Trump’s Supporters During RNC AMilwaukee bar owner plans to temporarily shutter his establishment during the Republican National Convention (RNC) this summer to avoid serving supporters of former President Donald Trump. The RNC will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 to 18. After Trump reached the …
Since the beginning of the year, investors have been nervous as the bank system faces collapse. After March, the U.S. banking system will take a dark turn, and rates will go up. If rates go high, small banks that are holding all of these commercial real estate loans are on the brink of collapse. However, …
by Michael We were warned that more banks would soon be getting into deep trouble. In fact, just yesterday I told my readers to circle March 11th because that is when a very important Federal Reserve program that has been propping up our banks will be allowed to expire. Unfortunately, we didn’t even have to wait for …
People were silenced for saying this very thing back in 2020-2021. The people who forced this on us should never have power again. h/t Qplus17
Republicans are going to cripple the IRS… … by making them show up for work? "Republicans would cripple the IRS by forcing its workers back into the office" (@TheHillOpinion) https://t.co/EfxdANYZwJ pic.twitter.com/RlGyzE8a04 — The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2024 In the bustling corridors of power, where the future of American governance is debated, a new battlefield …
For everyone concerned that WWIII might not get started on time… https://t.co/XrPQzPzFO5 — Chris Martenson (@chrismartenson) February 25, 2024 NATO announced they will make Ukraine part of NATO, which for Russia is a red line they cannot allow. Putin will use everything, including nuclear weapons to stop NATO from being in Ukraine. So why is …
by Michael The Biden administration and the corporate media are telling us over and over that the economy is just fine, but the term “silent depression” has been going viral on TikTok. Housing, vehicles, food and just about everything else that we spend money on is far more unaffordable today than it was during the …
by ChampionshipUsed9855 Historically MU insiders had good timing and sold large amounts at price peaks.
When prices keep rising and people keep struggling with a crap economy and piss poor government policies increasing interest rates won’t help normal people and so you’ll just have more bankruptcy and poor. h/t TonyLiberty
Chinese borrowers default in record numbers as economic crisis deepensMore than 8mn people are blacklisted by authorities after missed payments on mortgages and business loans. Defaults by Chinese borrowers have surged to a record high since the outbreak of the coronavirus… pic.twitter.com/SOXOR3tX01 — floridanow1 (@floridanow1) December 13, 2023 China's Real Estate Market suffered an 81% …
via JAMES RICKARDS: Are gold prices and interest rates joined at the hip? Based on recent market action, it would appear the answer is: yes. A major rally in gold is now underway. Gold moved from $1,831 per ounce on Oct. 6 to $2,091 per ounce on Dec. 1, a 14.1% rally in just eight …
by ChampionshipUsed9855 Check out SNOW insider sells: A company that doesn’t make a profit. Frank Slootman CEO sold $344,130,000.00 just in December Michael P. Scarpelli CFO sold $240,891,000.00 just in December Snowflake (SNOW) Insider Trading Activity 2023 (marketbeat.com)
@mommiTraC 9 hours ago FINALLY…Some people that’s speaking for Black Citizens. They spoke nothing but the truth.
“Cyber Threat Intelligence League” reportedly intended to implement “cognitive security,” which involves “preventing malefactors from hacking people’s beliefs.” The public-private efforts to restrict and suppress purported “mis-, dis- and malinformation” across tech platforms started almost immediately after the surprise election of Donald Trump in 2016, ramped up a year before the COVID-19 pandemic, and included …
DEFAULT CYCLE HAS STARTED pic.twitter.com/oq6SL4iAGx — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) November 28, 2023 Small Caps as bad as DotCom bust pic.twitter.com/fVMLkfCcOA — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) November 29, 2023
Report: During Spring Banking Crisis, Banks Borrowed Over $1 Trillion from Federal Home Loan Banks — $100 Billion More than During the Crash of 2008 By Pam Martens and Russ Martens: November 8, 2023 ~ Yesterday, the regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank system, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), released a report on its recommended changes …
by ChampionshipUsed9855 Gold is currently trading at $1,999.90 per ounce, up 0.72% from yesterday’s close of $1,983.18 per ounce. Gold prices are up 28.4% since December 2007 and have outperformed the 3-month Treasury yield by a wide margin over that time period.
"Hamas was encouraged and really started by Isreal and the United States to counteract Yasser Arafat.” 🔊 – Ron Paul Ron Paul explains the history of how America funds and props up these groups which later get out of control from their original purpose🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/0nUmrTi1Ur — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) October 9, 2023
by Michael We just witnessed the biggest attack on Israel in 50 years, and as a result the Israeli government has declared war on Hamas. The IDF is already striking strategic targets all over Gaza, but it also appears that a ground invasion could be imminent. As I was reflecting on these events today, the …
"It just started and we ain't finished!" A #BLM protester threatens more mass looting after Philadelphia Police made arrests of looters in downtown. Video uploaded by @OSiiNT: pic.twitter.com/NvTjGW9m7L — Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) September 27, 2023 The excuse for all this? A Philly judge dropped the manslaughter charges against a cop who shot a driver. Bodycam …