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China’s industrial system depends heavily on fuel it does not control. Its factories, ports, shipyards, and military production all rely on imported oil and LNG to keep operating. That dependence means any disruption in supply routes or supplier stability is felt quickly inside the system, often before there is time to adjust. A significant portion …
Canada is now trying to convince residents to get the flue vaccine by telling them it reduces the risk of stroke “We're starting to see more strokes — The good news is that getting your flu shot reduces your risk of stroke. According to a study from the University of California” pic.twitter.com/yFYvlAJdVL — Wall Street …
A new debate is spreading across Wall Street. Is the market starting to resemble the period right before the Global Financial Crisis? Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett believes the comparison is becoming harder to ignore. In a recent note, Hartnett warned that asset performance in 2026 is beginning to look “ominously close” to the …
BREAKING: Congress passes a measure enabling automatic military draft registration as the Iran war escalates, per Ron Paul. — The General (@GeneralMCNews) March 12, 2026 WTF: Congress just passed DRAFT LEGISLATION. Trump will literally send young men to WAR to distract away from his links to Epstein! — Mark Slapinski (@mark_slapinski) March 11, 2026 BREAKING: …
#Trump may have opened Pandora’s box. On behalf of Netanyahu, Israel, and the warmongers in Washington. He betrayed the entire MAGA base, as one of the biggest reasons they voted for him was the promise of no more wars. Instead, he may have started the biggest one possible, on… https://t.co/juBTgn2CVU — TheApeOfGoldStreet (@TheApeOfGoldST) March 12, …
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic is starting to move byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts Factcheck: Current reporting shows that most commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively halted. Only a very small number of vessels, often Iranian‑linked, have moved through in the last few days. Traffic has collapsed by more than 90 percent, dropping from dozens …
Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal I’m starting to think this war was never Trump’s idea nor decision Think about it: This entire war is for energy. It started under Biden, forcing Europe off Russian natural gas and replacing it with American gas, all thanks to the war in Ukraine and the blowing up of Nordstream It worked. …
By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals and the overall economy. This week, we’ll cover: Gold moves back towards $5,300 as China manipulation narrative falls apart Eric Sprott’s $300 silver dream… or reality? Tokenized gold reached $5,500: the most interesting sleeper story? Gold is back above …
Postman who was banned from starting work at 5am by Royal Mail wins £13,000 payout https://t.co/9IF5jMvcdc — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) February 24, 2026 A postman has received £13,000 compensation from Royal Mail after being banned from starting work at 5am. Darren Williams had worked on his early morning rounds in Eccles, Greater Manchester, for decades …
🚨 BREAKING US CUSTOMS WILL STOP COLLECTING TRUMP TARIFFS STARTING FEBRUARY 24. THE CHAOS STARTS NOW… pic.twitter.com/ItgUSfteAr — Wimar.X (@DefiWimar) February 23, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, per official U.S. Customs & Border Protection announcement (CSMS #67834313, Feb 22): They will stop collecting the IEEPA-based Trump tariffs (specific EOs on borders, China, Venezuela, reciprocal trade, etc.) at …
A recent report shows: Inflation‑adjusted starting salaries for new U.S. college graduates have fallen to about $54,500 This is the lowest level in at least six years Real wages for graduates have been declining as the entry‑level job market cools Fewer graduates are landing jobs aligned with their degrees This comes directly from a labor‑market …
by Michael Look out below, because the dam is beginning to break. Many of us were projecting that our economic problems would accelerate during the early portion of 2026, and that is precisely what has taken place. Employers are conducting brutal layoffs all over the nation, the number of job openings continues to decline, stores and restaurants …
Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, The Fed is not in a good spot. Cyclical and acyclical PCE price data from the San Francisco Fed, chart by Mish Please consider Cyclical and Acyclical Core PCE Inflation by the San Francisco Fed. The personal consumption expenditures price index (PCEPI) is one measure of U.S. inflation that is considered …
The president did not offer any details Saturday about what level of outreach his administration has had with Cuba recently or when. ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump said the U.S. was beginning to talk with Cuban leaders as his administration is putting greater pressure on the communist-run island and cutting off key …
by Michael There are all sorts of signs that the relentless pressure that has been causing an enormous amount of stress on our financial system is starting to break things. Do you remember how bad things got in 2008 and 2009 when home prices fell dramatically? Well, as you will see below, it is beginning …
by Michael What we have witnessed on the streets of Minneapolis this week has been absolutely stunning. It was once such a beautiful city, but now it has been transformed into a war zone. For more than a decade, I have been relentlessly warning my readers that civil unrest would be one of the core elements of the …
From January 1, China’s new export-licensing regime will take effect, which would place state oversight over roughly 121 million ounces of silver shipped abroad each year. As a result, an estimated 60%–70% of the world’s refined silver traded across borders will now need explicit approval from Beijing before it can be exported. China will tighten …
You can print debt forever, but you cannot print silver $318 Trillion in Debt Could Break the Silver Market There’s one number Wall Street doesn’t want you thinking about: $318 trillion. That’s how much global debt exists right now, and my cousin Asian Guy breaks down why this debt spiral could collide with a silver …
For $3.82, Chipotle is now selling high protein chicken cups, starting next Tuesday. No more indicators, the recession is here. byu/TonyLiberty inFluentInFinance
DOW starting to get REKT.$COST, one of Wall Street’s darlings hits a 52 week low. Absolutely horrific chart. pic.twitter.com/xHNSTggWPv — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) December 16, 2025 Payrolls fell -105k in October and rose +64k in November. August and September payrolls were also revised down a total of 33k. All told, the headline numbers suggest VIRTUALLY …
BREAKING: President Trump says land strikes in Venezuela are "starting." pic.twitter.com/55nXPXavPU — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) December 12, 2025 President Donald Trump has said the U.S. will carry out imminent strikes on Venezuela to intercept alleged narcotics shipments from the country. “It’s going to be starting on land pretty soon,” Trump said, without specifying further. …
How long before a program for visitors becomes a program for everyone? Effective date: December 26, 2025. Scope: Applies to all non‑U.S. citizens — including tourists, visa holders, and green card holders. Process: Facial recognition photos will be taken at airports, seaports, and land crossings. Fingerprints and iris scans may be added later. Refusal to …
A.I DEBT BUBBLE Amazon (AMZN): The highest total debt at $160.4 billion. Microsoft (MSFT): Total debt stands at $120.4 billion, Meta Platforms (META): $51.1 billion in total debt Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL): $44.2 billion total debt, CoreWeave (CRWV): Total debt at approximately $14 billion (extreme leverage- Insurance spreads have skyrocketed and default bets sit at 40% next …
CNBC’s Jim Cramer unpacked Thursday’s market action and worried about declines in the broader tech sector, suggesting insider selling in certain companies is reminiscent of the dotcom era. “Today was a hideous day, but particularly for tech, most especially the data center and AI stocks. See, the money’s headed to the sidelines or headed to …
This is not accumulation season. This is musical chairs. This whale just withdrew another $213,730,000 in $ETH. He now holds $1,380,000,000 in Ethereum. https://t.co/DEL2BZNbMV pic.twitter.com/DItac0Fuoy — Ted (@TedPillows) November 11, 2025 This is a WEEKLY rising wedge for Bitcoin It is perfectly rational to accept we have a reasonable probability of filling the CME gap …
BREAKING 🅱️ Wendy's to close 300 stores nationwide starting later this year.. 👀 pic.twitter.com/C5fCmp6B2z — American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) November 8, 2025 Ohio-based Wendy’s is planning to close hundreds more stores nationwide just a year after shuttering 140 locations. Interim CEO Ken Cook told investors in a Friday, Nov. 7, quarterly earnings call that the …
California families are starting to get their SNAP benefits back on their cards after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the food assistance program for the month of November by Friday. One viewer called ABC7 and said her account was “fully funded.” California was one of more than 22 other states …
