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The president declares emergency intervention via a tariff retreat for a bellwether component that is now entering a crisis state of shortage. by David Haggith Don’t let the stealth recession fool you. Just a quick look at the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow indicator shows how false were the hopes that Trump’s “golden era” would start to dawn with …
This is what Bari Weiss will be remembered for destroying the legacy of CBS News. Today CBS News announced it will cut 15% of its staff. This is as Weiss was paid $150 million by David Ellison to carry out this erasure. Now comes the announcement that the famed and important CBS News Radio will …
Berkshire Hathaway’s cash position is now 30% of their total assets, the most in history 🚨 Probably Fine? pic.twitter.com/ILr70bCct7 — Barchart (@Barchart) August 3, 2025 Berkshire Hathaway’s cash is now 30% of its total assets, the highest in its history. The company holds $344 billion in cash because it sees few good places to invest. …
Starbucks is closing hundreds of stores while same-store sales continue their slide, signaling deeper issues beyond typical retail woes. The coffee giant’s struggles highlight a shift in consumer habits and increasing competition from local cafes and fast-casual chains. It’s not just about coffee anymore; convenience, pricing, and brand fatigue are taking their toll. Despite efforts …
T-Bills are warning about troubles again ⚠️ Is the BOJ selling USD in the market again to buy back JPY after printing too many of them to once again save the sinking JPY carry trade ship or is Norinchukin in need of another shot of liquidity adrenaline to stay in business? https://t.co/ErG511e2zt pic.twitter.com/4VL4YLuso3 — JustDario …
Associated Press to Cut 8% of Staff in Layoffs, Buyouts Less than half of those affected are in the newsroom The Associated Press is cutting 8% of its workforce, with some staffers offered voluntary buyouts as cuts in media hit the longstanding news agency. Less than half of the staff reductions are impacting the news …
The financial landscape is in turmoil: credit card interest rates have surged to an unprecedented 21.47%, while credit card debt has crossed the $1 trillion mark. Personal interest payments have climbed to over $500 billion, signaling a looming consumer crisis. With excess savings depleted, the consumer’s financial health is more vulnerable than ever. Inflation remains …
On Nov. 5, 2023, the New York Times published a story headlined, “Trump Leads in 5 Critical States as Voters Blast Biden, Times/Siena Poll Finds.” Focusing on the states most likely to decide the 2024 election, the New York Times reported, “The results show Mr. Biden is losing to Mr. Trump, his likeliest Republican rival, …
by Ed Driscoll DEMOCRATIC PARTY BRASS BECOMING INCREASINGLY ANGRY AT OPERATIVES WITH BYLINES: Biden campaign brings top journalists to Wilmington. Two people with knowledge of the situation told Semafor that during meetings with reporters from outlets like The New York Times, the Washington Post, and others, campaign officials have invoked a coverage spreadsheet laying out areas where …
Are you completely exhausted from seeing your bills piling up every month? Do you feel like no matter what you do, your financial situation never actually improves? Are you noticing that your purchasing power can’t afford the same it used to just a few years back? Money trouble is keeping a growing number of Americans …
