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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmnO4O1MBdM The decline of our country is explicit. While 99% of our population is struggling to adapt to the rising cost of basic necessities, the top 1% of ultra rich Americans has seen their wealth increase by nearly 500% over …
Authored by Matthew Lysiak via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Beef prices skyrocketed to a new record high this Memorial Day weekend as industry experts warn costs could continue to rise even higher if current regulatory and economic conditions remain unchanged. …
In a land once brimming with promise, the American Dream now flickers like a distant star, obscured by the harsh realities of financial struggle and unattainable aspirations. $100,000 income no longer buys the American Dream in most places, per CNBC. …
US rents have surged 1.5 times faster than household incomes in the past four years, with nationwide rents soaring by around 30% while average salaries only rose by 20%. This trend of rental cost increases outpacing wage growth is evident …
You spent all 1200 of your stimulus checks? Maybe you just need to stop spending so much on coffee and Avocado toast. /s “JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has been widely criticised for suggesting that average Americans are doing well …
Olivia Schack is now 24. She has been at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo for nearly a year as she is evaluated to see if she is competent to stand trial. Four times, experts have determined she is …
Economic headwinds persist as 43% of small businesses struggle to pay rent, while charge-off rates on commercial real estate loans surge to nearly twice their 2020 peak levels. This trend, exacerbated by elevated interest rates and depressed asset valuations, underscores …
Financial instability grips communities nationwide, with a significant portion of households struggling with debt payments. In Phoenix, soaring evictions and bankruptcies signal a growing economic crisis. Current economic indicators point to a concerning trend of declining savings and stagnant interest …
Americas’ Unemployment Problem In 2023, the United States reported an unemployment rate of 3.4%, marking the lowest figure in 54 years with nearly 11.2 million unemployed Americans. Despite this historic low, the narrative surrounding America’s Unemployment Problem reveals a complex …
It’s official: Disney shareholders shot down activist investor Nelson Peltz’s effort to win seats on the Mouse House’s board of directors. Investors voted to reelect all 12 of the company-backed board members, including CEO Bob Iger, ending the most expensive …
The United States, once seen as a land of opportunity and prosperity, now has many households facing overwhelming debt. As living costs rise and wages remain stagnant, families nationwide are caught in a cycle of borrowing, struggling to stay afloat …
US CPI MOM ACTUAL 0.4% as well as core 0.4% annualized is 4.8% No where near 2% As the Fed has failed to get inflation back to “normal” for 3 years now Americans are the ones that pay the price …
It's in the nature of the monetary system for these ratios to go exponential. In the short term, something might give way, but in a few years, we'll be repeating this conversation as the debt level has surged exponentially. pic.twitter.com/mS05NNJ3UJ …
Mayor Eric Adams stressed with a sense of urgency that New York City has run ‘out of room,’ as the escalating migrant crisis engulfs not only the Big Apple, but other major cities across the U.S. “Our hearts are endless, …
Putin: “To use the dollar as a tool of foreign policy struggle is one of the biggest strategic mistakes made by the U.S political leadership” “It is a stupid mistake” “Does anyone in the United States realize this? “What are …
A Las Vegas swingers house appearing to be models after the Playboy Mansion is having difficulty selling despite a $12 million cut in its price tag. The famous ‘Las Vegas Underground House’ on 3970 Spencer Street became available to purchase …
So, here we are in Eric Adams’ NYC, and it seems like we’re navigating some pretty rough waters. Thousands of adult migrants, patiently waiting outside the former St. Brigid’s School and spilling into Tompkins Square Park, are facing quite the …
The latest revelation about the debt crisis in America is nothing short of alarming. With a staggering 29.6% of residents in the nation’s 100 largest metros falling behind on at least one debt payment during the third quarter of 2023, …
Chinese regulators face challenges in invigorating local stock markets amid investors’ reluctance to embrace higher risks. Reports from Yicai suggest that fund managers are struggling to launch new public equity funds due to this cautious investor sentiment. Despite rumors of …
Millions of Americans strapped with student loan debt are still not paying their bills after a three-year payment hiatus ended this fall. Federal student loan payments restarted at the beginning of October after President Biden declined to extend the pandemic-era …
Is McDonald's pricing themselves out of the fast food market? Their reputation was for cheap food. Now people are realizing that with higher minimum wages ($15 to $20 per hour) and high food costs, now McDonald's is costing just as …
As Germany’s economic model falters, the ECB faces the challenge of sustaining the troubled Euro experiment. 🇩🇪German Industrial Production Drops for the Fifth Month pic.twitter.com/wbTw4FAaIn — Tracy Shuchart (𝒞𝒽𝒾 ) (@chigrl) December 7, 2023 The Euro which ruined economies in …
via YAHOO: Already stung by soaring bad loans and record low net interest margins, lenders such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. may soon be asked for the first time to provide unsecured loans to developers, many of …
https://twitter.com/_/status/1726460310989766786 Shocking video captured the moment a California highway patrol officer shot a pedestrian after a struggle in Los Angeles. Police were called to the I-105 at Wilmington Avenue on Sunday afternoon over a pedestrian who reportedly was walking in …
Elon Musk’s recent actions are seen as a challenge to existing power structures, revealing a deeper struggle for control beyond free speech. Musk’s move to empower individuals with information is met with resistance from those accustomed to maintaining control over …
Walmart ($WMT) experiences an 8% decline as CFO expresses concern over October trends, prompting a reevaluation of consumer health. The retail giant notes a significant sales drop in the last two weeks of October, and management remains cautious, acknowledging ongoing …
“Fantastic graphic showing that a record 447,000 Americans are now working 2 full-time jobs. Meanwhile, part-time employment has jumped by nearly 1.2 MILLION since June. The number of Americans working 2 full-time jobs is now ~33% higher than it was …
Amazon faces allegations of using a secret algorithm to raise prices significantly for U.S. consumers, with reports of sharp price hikes both online and in physical stores, impacting products from groceries to streaming services, potentially leading to regulatory action and …
One second-order impact of the current affordability crisis? More auto loan fraud — as people need transportation but can't get approved for financing. Just recorded a mega episode on this growing $8.1B issue:https://t.co/GJ17UURkWO — Car Dealership Guy (@GuyDealership) October 4, …
