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The intensifying bond market crisis is the final warning that the Federal Reserve has learned absolutely nothing from the disaster of 2022. We are watching Treasury yields surge at the same time that oil is sitting above $100 a barrel which is a recipe for a total currency collapse if the Fed keeps pretending that …
Job creation in the US has slowed to essentially zero, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday as the Fed released its latest economic projections, which included slightly higher economic growth than previously projected and little change to the unemployment rate. Altogether, Powell said, central bankers see “a degree of stability” in the labor market. …
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins entered Super Bowl LX barefoot, wearing a prison style jumpsuit with handcuffs, shackles and a mask pic.twitter.com/NmnVxIkkqS — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) February 8, 2026
Was the man’s name Jussie Smollett? — Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) January 25, 2026 Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost Assaulted at Sundance Film Festival After Being Told Trump Was ‘Going to Deport’ Him The congressman was allegedly punched in the face and racially harassed during the CAA‘s Sundance party on Friday, Jan. 23 Florida Rep. Maxwell …
Ladies and Gentlemens, the Shiller PE just hit its highest level in 25 years. The second most overvalued market in history. Back then rates were rising; now we're cutting. LOL Guess what happens next. pic.twitter.com/4LyzObR7Ca — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 10, 2025 Just In: The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates 25bps (as expected) to …
Repo-pocalypse: Banks Are Quietly Borrowing from the Fed Again Like It’s 2020 The Fed injected $125 billion into the banking system in just five days — its largest short-term cash rescue since the 2020 crisis. Banks are tapping the Fed’s repo window at pandemic-era levels, a signal that liquidity may be thinning faster than expected. …
CDS MARKET FLASHING WARNING SIGNS: CDS spreads continue to surge for AI companies. Oracle, CoreWeave 10Y CDS spreads are up over 30% in the past month alone, with other major players also up double digits. We are seeing a ton of heavy, upfront “capex” spending by these companies. Not only that, but these hyperscalers are …
GOLDMAN SACHS CEO DAVID SOLOMON WARNS STOCK MARKET DRAWDOWN SIMILAR TO DOT-COM BUBBLE COMING WITHIN 12–24 MONTHS — The Rock Trading Group (@The_RockTrading) October 4, 2025 Every single one of them should be fired. 39% of fund managers have a 0% allocation to gold, per Bank of America, $BAC. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) October 4, 2025 …
Apple did not deliver innovation. It delivered a thinner phone with weaker specs, a higher price, and hidden compromises disguised as features. The iPhone 17 Air costs $999, has a single rear camera, and offers less battery life than the cheaper iPhone 17. Apple described it as “a paradox you have to hold to believe” …
The UK government quietly rolled out new rules under the Online Safety Act that force all users to prove their age before accessing adult content. Some people now have to scan their face or show ID just to view legal websites. https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/a-privacy-tradeoff-privacy-experts-slam-new-uk-age-verification-checks Social media site X warned the law is “at risk of seriously infringing …
If Trump were an animal, he’d be a fish … on a hot sidewalk … flip-flopping constantly. Here are his three most-massive flips and flops in just the past week that raised MAGA outrage and flipped MTG. by David Haggith Flip-flopper and TACO King is a man for all lands, but which one comes first? …
It’s very unusual for the dollar to selloff in risk-off periods. This is EM style behavior. It’s getting violent now. As the dollar sells off, it raises import inflation. Which will make the tariff situation worse. That’s the Doom Loop. — Danny Dayan (@DannyDayan5) June 12, 2025 At what point does a major gold/silver producer …
Authored by Charles Hugh-Smith via oftwominds, The younger generations expecting to inherit the immense wealth piled up by Boomers in home equity and stocks may be in for a shock. I’ve reached the point in life where I see a sharp line dividing the adult populace: there are those of us who are old enough to …
it’s no secret that the Harris/Walz campaign is the most extreme we’ve ever seen in US history. These two radical political puppets are among the most dangerous to ever crawl out of the swamp. With their lawless agenda—ranging from open borders and trans madness to their pro-riot stance—if these Marxist maniacs get anywhere near the …
by confoundedinterest17 Is this The Big Short, CMBS style? The delinquency rate on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) for offices spiked to 8.1% in July, the highest in 11 years. The delinquency rate of office CMBS loans has QUADRUPLED in 1.5 years. Delinquencies are currently rising at a faster pace than during the 2008 Financial Crisis. …
View post on imgur.com FASHION hits a sticky spot after a designer brought out a pair of jeans with a ready made wet patch across the crotch. The design, which was created by Jordan Luca and shown off during their Fall/Winter catwalk collection, is on sale now. Jeans for the brand sell for around £500 …
“Kevin bought a basket full of groceries including a half-gallon of milk, orange juice, Wonder Bread, a Stouffer’s frozen turkey dinner, toilet paper, Snuggle dryer sheets, Tide liquid laundry detergent, plastic wrap, Kraft macaroni and cheese, and a bag of army men. He paid a grand total of $19.83 with a $1 off coupon for …
A deadly storm wreaks havoc in the Black Sea region, leaving nearly half a million without power, claiming one life, and causing widespread destruction in Crimea and southern Russia. The severe weather forces emergency declarations and government closures, urging residents to stay indoors as strong winds persist. The worst storm in a century in the …
The recent ruling by the German constitutional court, declaring the government’s Climate Budget fund as illegal and unconstitutional, has delivered a sudden blow, tearing a significant 60-billion-euro hole in the budget virtually overnight. With an additional 200 billion euros at stake, intended for economic and societal stabilization amid escalating energy costs, the potential fallout casts …
This is a big deal…. pic.twitter.com/nfNGEacof3 — Lara Logan (@laralogan) October 6, 2023 h/t Fairly F**ked
Consistent/persistent rise in inflation due to increase in money supply by Fed, politicians, commercial banks isn't dwindling AT ALL. Bureau of Doctored Labor Statistics is deceiving as usual for politicians. Prepare for a 70's style 2nd wave of inflation. Fed's not doing enough. pic.twitter.com/PeLCZnbkvz — Minsky Moment (@BP_Rising) August 10, 2023
via kvue: AUSTIN, Texas — Neighbors at a southeast Austin apartment complex are complaining after a mandatory curfew was put in place with very little explanation. Residents of the Array Apartments said they were not notified of any issues. Now they’re wondering if the move is even legal. The curfew lasts from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. …
