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https://t.co/fUzhgj8pvW https://t.co/qrJ0Wx9nFY — Dr. Token White Boy (@bornINtheUSSA) March 29, 2026
https://twitter.com/yuriymatso/status/2023778229539271153 FED'S BARR: THERE IS A RISK AI COULD RAISE STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT OVER TIME — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 17, 2026
Cathie Wood says deflation is coming. Her evidence may surprise you. pic.twitter.com/4isH5XHtsB — Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) February 13, 2026
Japan is losing control of its bond market and is threatening to dump $1.2 trillion in U.S. Treasuries that risks unwinding the Yen carry trade which could erase the last two years of stock gains overnight. At least three banks this morning calling for immediate YCC in Japan. Back to square zero — zerohedge (@zerohedge) …
The Justice Department on Tuesday served subpoenas to the offices of multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, in connection with a probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. The Justice Department …
“Many dentist offices will still take most major insurance but they dropped the in-network contracts. In Network Insurance says a cleaning can cost $75, the dentist can only charge $75. Insurance pays $75. You pay $0 Out of Network Insurance says a cleaning can cost $75. Dentist charges $200. Insurance pays $75. You pay $125 …
by confoundedinterest17 Like tuna surprise (bleech!!), Fed Chair Powell announced a move towards reinvesting maturing MBS into ST Treasury bill decreasing the duration of The Fed’s balance sheet. Fed’s QT Surprise: Powell announced that maturing mortgage-backed securities (MBSs) will be reinvested into short-term Treasury bills instead of longer-duration Treasuries, signaling a shift toward a shorter-duration balance sheet. 🧭 …
Retail might be strong today, but underlying generational debt pressures and stagnant wages signal that this trend cannot sustain for more than a few quarters without breaking. "Gen Z and millennials are delaying traditional milestones like marriage, homeownership, and parenthood due to high housing costs and stagnant wages," per FORTUNE — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) September 16, …
The bills are sudden and jarring: $1,400 for a computer part from Germany, $620 for an aluminum case from Sweden and $1,041 for handbags from Spain. Some U.S. shoppers say they are being hit with surprise charges from international shipping carriers as the exemption on import duties for items under $800 expires as a part …
A recent segment on MSNBC revealed that even some Democrats and media figures who worked for Joe Biden are privately supporting Donald Trump’s plan to take over Washington, DC’s police department, despite publicly opposing him. In particular, hosts Joe Scarborough and Chris Matthews acknowledged that rising murder rates make Democrats vulnerable to accusations of defending …
"The economic data change index is at its lowest level in more than two years, while the economic surprise index is at its lowest level of 2025."@LJKawa pic.twitter.com/MKELKxtPHl — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) June 19, 2025 CPI ex-shelter falls to 1.5% yet Fed and Wall Street still fear tariffs and wages, ignoring signs of real disinflation …
Echoes of 2008 stir on Wall Street… Just as in 2000 & 2007, when weekly unemployment claims start nearing 300K you can kiss the bull market goodbye. Mark it down. 💯 Chart from @profplum99. pic.twitter.com/bJffcNyvN5 — John (@market_sleuth) June 19, 2025 CRASH WARNING🛑 Dow Jones 2008 vs 2025 Likely or Unlikely? Study carefully; carefully study. …
Iranian state television issued a cryptic broadcast on June 17, 2025, declaring that the world would witness an event “remembered for centuries.” The announcement aired during prime time on Channel 3, with the anchor stating that “extraordinary scenes and very important developments” would unfold in the coming hours. The message was not casual. It was …
Unexpected expenses are the largest source of financial anxiety for Americans right now as people keep getting blindsided by large expenses they are not prepared for. This is why it’s crucial to always have an emergency fund and not be relying on debt. When you combine this with the tariffs, inflation, and the cost of …
Millions of people are noticing a surprise payment in the $6,000 range in their bank account. The money is from the Social Security Administration, and NBC 5 Responds has heard from retirees who say they’ve received the extra cash but don’t know why. The answer: The $6,000-ish payments are thanks to the Social Security Fairness …
by confoundedinterest17 In appreciation of German conservatives winning in their recent election, Citi’s economic surprise index fell to -7.80 in February. This is the remnant of Biden/Democrats horrible economic policies and fear of Trump’s tariff policies. Gold, Bitcoin and the S&P 500 are doing quite well on the prospects for growth in the US under …
by confoundedinterest17 The latest jobs report was like the Cornell Hurd song, “It’s just the whiskey talking.” Except that this time it’s just the Biden Administration talking … and their jobs reports have been corrected/revised repeatedly. The latest jobs report saw Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 256k and mortgage rates (conforming) rose above 7%. But what happens when …
🚨 #BREAKINGNEWS Jack Posobiec, Charlie Kirk and other Trump loyalist are now getting ahead of what appears to be a bombshell report on Donald Trump. Calling it AI and warning his supporters not to believe their own eyes and ears. Outside Trump's circle they are calling these… — Ford News (@FordJohnathan5) October 23, 2024 Just …
🚨 #BREAKINGNEWS Jack Posobiec, Charlie Kirk and other Trump loyalist are now getting ahead of what appears to be a bombshell report on Donald Trump. Calling it AI and warning his supporters not to believe their own eyes and ears. Outside Trump's circle they are calling these… — Ford News (@FordJohnathan5) October 23, 2024
by confoundedinterest17 The US economy is crumbing down under Biden/Harris. No, the economy doesn’t hurt so good. The Citi Economic Surprise Index just rose to its highest level since April. The 10Y Treasury yield just rose to its highest level since August.
“Their goal is to have endless war, not a successful war” “My naiveté was believing in the law. When push comes to shove, laws are just pieces of paper, and they can be reinterpreted for political expedience. They are the rules made by the ruling class, and if those rules don’t suit what it wants …
A federal judge in Washington, DC, has released the most comprehensive narrative to date of the 2020 election conspiracy case against Donald Trump, outlining what special counsel Jack Smith describes as the former president’s “private criminal conduct.” The 165-page document comes from Smith’s office and is the fullest accounting yet of evidence in the election …
by Michael If there is something that you really need to buy, you might want to get it now, because it might not be available later. The International Longshoremen’s Association port workers are on the verge of initiating a strike which would shut down ports all over the East Coast and the Gulf Coast, and if …
https://twitter.com/its_maryam05/status/1827760773206077569 Share this far and wide. This woman was just arrested after the Mayor said that it doesn’t matter that she’s stating facts. The Mayor & the officer violated her right to petition the govt for a redress of grievances, which she is VERY CLEARLY doing in this clip. pic.twitter.com/74fBNcJAc6 — Alex (@EuropaActual) August 26, …
Joint Chiefs chairman Charles Q. Brown lands in Jordan, will visit Egypt and Israel; says US buildup aims to deter Iran attack, hostage deal can ‘help bring down the temperature’ The United States’ top general began an unannounced visit to the Middle East Saturday to discuss ways to avoid all-out regional war as Israel braces …
🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/G4rm6fl3jc — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 21, 2024 So the BLS prelim benchmark revision is -818k (in line with our 800k forecast). But the 1Q QCEW county data implies a bigger revision of -958k. To put this in context, the typical revision is 0.1% of payrolls…the past year was 0.5%, 5x as large. — …
When it becomes prohibitory expensive to raise a family, it’s no surprise that the birth rate falls precipitously: https://t.co/B4O0MZr593 — Reef Insights (@ReefInsights) July 19, 2024
