Independent thinking for complex markets and current events
In 2016, following a UN investigation to Syria, a committee reported back with their findings and revealed the narratives published in western media didn’t add up. h/t the-99th-monkey
BREAKING: Israeli ground forces have crossed into Syria's territory for the first time since the 1973 October War – The New York Times — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) December 8, 2024 Israeli ground forces advanced beyond the demilitarized zone on the Israel-Syria border over the weekend, marking their first overt entry into Syrian territory since the …
There were more declining than advancing stocks in the S&P 500 every day this week. Yet the index hit a record high four times. Since 1928, this is the first time that's ever happened. pic.twitter.com/gvGhruZ1cw — Jason Goepfert (@jasongoepfert) December 6, 2024 US Stocks are now trading at over 22x forward earnings versus 14x for …
I worry about this too. I don’t see how you have another stock market bull run given how overpriced equities are along with how bad the economy is. It’s going to get worse before it gets better. https://t.co/16VaPMt40N — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) December 4, 2024 🇺🇸 S&P 500 Asset managers are buying US stock futures …
This market is close to breaking point. There is now so much leverage that futures-implied equity financing costs are at the same spread to SOFR as during the height of the GFC. And Japan is about to suck a couple hundred billion of levered balance sheet out of US money markets. And this is not …
Which fiat is better? pic.twitter.com/u3XMUbrH48 — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) November 24, 2024 Bitcoin is a HIGHLY SPECULATIVE asset fueled by HYPE. It's a bubble waiting to pop.@Hedgeye pic.twitter.com/snVbgAm7vn — Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) November 24, 2024 Soon, the entire crypto sector will sell off 40% to 50% in a single day. It will be a sight to …
History may not repeat, but it certainly rhymes. Trump is being handed a ticking time bomb… pic.twitter.com/yeRbdseDTy — E.J. Antoni, Ph.D. (@RealEJAntoni) November 13, 2024 My best guess is Trump is going to be forced to slow things down by the bond market. See Bill Clinton in 1992 if you wanna see the power of …
Stopping the revolving door between private business and the institutions that regulate them would be awesome. h/t Masterpicker
Special counsel Jack Smith could have a decision by December 2 on how to resolve Donald Trump’s criminal case surrounding the events of the 2020 election, he told a federal judge Friday. He asked federal District Judge Tanya Chutkan to wipe away all deadlines that are upcoming so his office can assess how to move …
Hurricane Oscar’s arrival to eastern Cuba Sunday impacted millions of residents already facing days without power, after fresh attempts to restore much of the nation’s electric grid failed. In the capital city of Havana early Monday, people were seen outdoors in poor lighting, a few playing dominoes to kill time. Children are opting to sleep …
The Times reviewed the minutes of 10 meetings among Hamas’s top leaders. The records show the militant group avoided several escalations since 2021 to falsely imply it had been deterred — while seeking Iranian support for a major attack. For more than two years, Yahya Sinwar huddled with his top Hamas commanders and plotted what …
Relive the big wrecks and photo finish at Talladega Superspeedway as NASCAR’s top drivers looked to lock in a spot in the Round of 8.
FIRST ON FOX: Dozens of Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate are slamming the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children who have come into the U.S. since 2021 – alleging a “cover-up” of information and how policies have led to potential exploitation. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, led lawmakers …
THIS is why Kamala wants another debate. She continues to be tone deaf to the border invasion. Kamala lost more people today with her "down with deportations chanting" pic.twitter.com/G2MBe6xjTS — floridanow1 (@floridanow1) September 23, 2024 Similarly, I wonder if they "created" the porn chat room scandal dogging NC Gov candidate, Mark Robinson. He denies ever …
via WSJ: “As political attacks on the Supreme Court become more heated, the institution could use more defenders. Most of the press and the professoriate are hostile. So it’s welcome that a leading member of the appellate bar is speaking up to defend the Court and urging his colleagues to do the same. “I believe …
Lawyers for Caroline Ellison say the former Alameda Research CEO shouldn’t go to prison for her role in the implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire. Ellison was the star witness for the Department of Justice in its prosecution of FTX founder Bankman-Fried, who was also an ex-boyfriend. Ellison’s attorneys suggested in a filing that their …
It's the last chance to get in. pic.twitter.com/9h2BhwrImw — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) August 23, 2024 Good to see equities are rallying because its probably different this time… https://t.co/A6oA4HbHfL — Santiago Capital (@SantiagoAuFund) August 23, 2024 We knew rate cuts were coming, my eyes are on the balance sheet pic.twitter.com/i74BvBOYQG — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 23, 2024 …
If you are bearish, maybe now is your time. pic.twitter.com/vQDljP0sCY — Guilherme Tavares (@i3_invest) August 23, 2024 The SPX is looking so attractive for a long term buy and hold. Current valuation + narrowing spread between 2Y and 30Y yield shouldn't be a concern. Stonks only go up because we have CB's to back up …
One of the best ideas of all time. This makes sense on every level. https://t.co/LnWvIK2hLi — Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) August 16, 2024
It’s really obvious what is happening right now. All these “news” articles are setting the stage to make a Harris win plausible. After what happened in 2020 and the mostly failed election-lawsuits, it’s pretty obvious the demoncrats want to have another shot at fortifying the election. Lay the groundwork to make it look like Kamala …
Good. Every protester that destroys artwork, blocks traffic should be jailed. — Valentina Gomez (@ValentinaForUSA) July 18, 2024
Way to go Dems. You managed to piss off the richest man in the world, and he’s going to give an insane amount of money to the man you hate the most so he can be President. You really pooched it this time. byu/BowlingForAmmo inwalkaway X owner Elon Musk has pledged that he will give …
View post on imgur.com A Democratic congressman’s field director said in a now-deleted social media post that she hopes the shooter in the attempted killing of President Donald Trump takes shooting lessons “so you don’t miss next time.” A screenshot of a now-deleted post made by Jacqueline Marsaw, the field director for Rep. Bennie Thompson …
A NewsBusters study reviewed the five daily late-night comedy shows since their return from the writers’ strike nine months ago to confirm or debunk whether a political bias exists. The watchdog recorded each political guest who has appeared on the following programs from October 2, 2023, to June 27, 2024: ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC’s Late Night with Seth …
Last month, the president’s public approval reached its lowest point in nearly two years. Biden’s approval rating among young Americans is particularly low. His administration’s inability to connect with this crucial demographic spells trouble for the Democrats. The youth vote could prove to be a decisive factor in November. Enter “Won’t PAC Down,” a new …
During last five decades each time so many full time jobs were eliminated recession kicked in. Is it different this time? pic.twitter.com/yaD25xQCe9 — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) June 8, 2024 🇺🇸 US full time employees -1.16 million YoY. In #recession territory! pic.twitter.com/2vws9pfr68 — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) June 7, 2024 I've never seen Chicago PMI this …
Megyn Kelly gives Dan Abrams a legal lesson. Dan Abrams just proved what an idiot he is in real time. https://t.co/SiunvFavla — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) June 3, 2024 Bill Clinton did indeed pay $850,000 to Paula Jones Paula Jones Case: Paula Jones was an Arkansas state employee when Bill Clinton served as Arkansas’ governor. Jones accused Clinton …
BREAKING: Trump's lawyer just absolutely obliterated Michael Cohen in his closing remarks to the jury "They say Tom Brady is the GOAT. Michael Cohen is the GLOAT – Greatest Liar of All Time" – Todd Blanche “He’s literally like an MVP of liars… he lies constantly. He’s lied to… pic.twitter.com/siRCWDJaq2 — George (@BehizyTweets) May 28, …
