The US trade deficit just fell to $52.8 billion, down 35%, a win for tariffs on paper but a troubling sign that demand is weakening and recession risks are rising.

US trade deficit just hit $52.8B – lowest since June 2020 Down 35% from last year Experts said tariffs would destroy economy Trump, Bessent and Lutnick were right all along Lower imports mean weaker demand which means recession is coming https://t.co/qWoTBTmzG2 pic.twitter.com/mWIxuaGW4r — Leshka.eth ⛩ (@leshka_eth) December 14, 2025 NEC Director Kevin Hassett: "It's looking …

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A troubling trend for press independence.

USAID suspends payments, leaving Politico and other outlets unpaid. Coincidence or funded by USAID? Under Biden, taxpayers unknowingly gave $9.6 million to Politico for “communicating the President’s message.” We have really gone communist under Biden! This is really bad! Tax payers have unknowingly given Politico $9.6 million since 2024. This includes the office of the …

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A silver breakout signals something big and troubling is on the horizon.

When you get silver breaking out, you know that a major event is around the corner . Something big is brewing ,real big. This, not good.This, very bad. pic.twitter.com/pxRYjJYDku — The Great Martis (@great_martis) October 20, 2024 Is the Silver bull run just beginning? pic.twitter.com/x5cP7ACalC — Guilherme Tavares (@i3_invest) October 21, 2024 Silver could surpass …

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WARNING: A VERY Troubling Recession Is Incoming, Get Ready…

Despite assertions of a robust economy from government sources, a pervasive sense of unease persists among Americans. This unease is not unfounded, given the confluence of factors such as record-high inflation, aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, and lingering pandemic-era uncertainties. Amidst these, voices of caution grow louder, a warning signal that a …

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‘Plan To Reduce The Number Of White Males In Aviation’: Matt Walsh Reveals Troubling Internal Footage Of FAA Discussion On DEI Agenda

Daily Wire host Matt Walsh posted a thread on X on Wednesday that featured internal footage of Federal Aviation Administration officials “workshopping a plan to reduce the number of white males in aviation.” The footage obtained by Walsh shows a video conference from April 2022 where acting Deputy Chief Operating Officer Angela McCullough argued for …

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Investigative journalist uncovers troubling connections between FTX’s Sam Bankman-Freed and the future of digital currencies in the United States

So it may seem like a lot of competing stablecoins, but ultimately, they’ll be very tied up with the US government and also US intelligence because there’s a broader push to merge a lot of data sharing between Wall Street, banking regulators, and intelligence agencies that’s been promoted really heavily by groups like the Carnegie …

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Millennials face mounting financial challenges; rising costs and stagnant incomes jeopardize economic well-being. Troubling times ahead.

Despite being the highest-earning generation, millennials grapple with a stark reality – their wealth lags significantly behind. The rising cost of living, outpacing wage growth, is a key culprit, creating financial strains on this demographic. Notably, prices have surged, with ground beef averaging $5.23, up from $3.89 in January 2020. Fresh fruits and vegetables witness …

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Manufacturing Contracts, Goldman’s Capex Tracker Dips, and Business Inventory Nears Contraction Levels, Echoing Troubling Precedents

The convergence of contracting manufacturing, a downward trend in Goldman’s Capex tracker, and business inventory nearing contraction levels raises ominous parallels with past economic downturns. This alarming pattern, witnessed during the Dot Com bubble, the Financial Crisis, and the Pandemic, underscores potential challenges ahead for the economy. Manufacturing pic.twitter.com/7NYfAV8mVk — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) November …

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