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April 14th was “World Quantum Day.” That may seem like another random fake holiday, but Glenn Beck explains why quantum computing will change everything in our lives, from the security of our bank accounts to the medicine we take…
The housing market is on the verge of total collapse. Existing home sales absolutely CRATER to below pace below 4 million homes sold annually. One of the lowest per capita prints in US history. Total housing inventory, up 3.0% from February and 2.3% from March 2025. 4.1-month… pic.twitter.com/kwx00GmQeD — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) April 13, 2026 …
by Michael The chaos that has erupted in Mexico City is shocking the entire globe. Vast hordes of angry protesters that are fed up with the corruption of the Mexican government surrounded the presidential palace on Saturday. Law enforcement authorities knew that the protesters would be coming, and so they set up an enormous security wall around …
by Michael In recent decades, the U.S. has been involved in a string of disastrous regime change wars. Instead of learning our lesson, it appears that we are on the verge of starting another regime change war. Without a doubt, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a really bad guy, and his nation produces vast quantities of …
“We’re sitting on the ultimate house of cards,” says real estate developer Mitch Wexler to Daniela Cambone. He details how a “$5.1 trillion school bond Ponzi scheme” using inflated home values is pushing the system to “terminal failure.” He warns of the outcome: “Can you imagine what will happen if a school district… shows up …
Netanyahu holds a chart showing Iran is right on the verge of nuclear weapons… except this photo is from 2012 – over 13+ years and still no nuke byu/DeficitDaddy inconspiracy
by Michael Do you remember when Joe Biden brought us to the brink of nuclear war by allowing the Ukrainians to fire long-range missiles provided by the United States deep into Russian territory? Unfortunately, western leaders have decided to do it again. I honestly have no idea what they are thinking. Every long-range missile that is …
by Michael Is the long-awaited implosion of the Japanese financial system beginning? Japanese bond yields are spiking dramatically, Japan’s debt to GDP ratio is now above 230 percent, the Japanese economy has started contracting, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba just publicly stated that the financial condition of his nation is worse than the financial condition …
There goes the euro again. I can't stress this enough: The US dollar is at a critical turning point, in my view. We're on the verge of entering negative territory in the 10-year rolling performance of the DXY index. pic.twitter.com/uBcv9cePPQ — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) April 16, 2025 Welcome to the era of gold. The …
Zillow just revised down their 2025 housing market forecast to 0.6% price growth on a national basis, down from 2.9% earlier this year. The result is that Zillow is now forecasting home price declines in 250 cities across America, a clear sign of a slowing housing market. The areas in the U.S. where home prices …
by Michael We certainly do live in “interesting” times. In all my years of writing, I have never seen a stock market correction, a global trade war and a government shutdown all happen at the same time. If the federal government does indeed shut down on Friday, we will complete that very impressive trifecta. Needless …
by confoundedinterest17 As expected, the Trump Administration levied tariffs against Canada, Mexico, China, etc. The short-term result? Gold is stable, Bitcoin fell. Or as Gene Autry sang, “South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)”. The stock market? Down -1.53%. And then we have the doom porn about Mexico’s “impending” collapse. The Peso is declining, and Senator …
Gold’s warning signals are clear: a recession is imminent, regardless of the election outcome. With the unemployment chart showing concerning trends and the gold-to-silver ratio suggesting a pivotal moment for precious metals. Gold warned the cattle in 2007 and now it warns once again . Pay attention . pic.twitter.com/VhBnbkKIUv — The Great Martis (@great_martis) October …
Hurricane Helene plowed through the N.C. mountains Friday, shutting the region down and leaving thousands without power, with some counties urging evacuations. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for Rutherford County, east of Asheville, saying around 11 a.m. that a failure at the Lake Lure Dam was imminent and people below the …
Landlords across America are being forced to cut the rent on houses due to weakening demand. Especially here in Florida where rent growth is declining and big corporate investors like Blackstone and Starwood Capital are beginning to sell. Declining rents is a big problem for these investors, because the property tax bills and insurance costs …
by Michael After what we have witnessed the past few days, there is no turning back. Both sides are making final preparations for all-out war, and soon the Middle East will erupt in flames. Almost a year ago, a lot of people out there didn’t believe me when I explained that the conflict between Israel …
House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown in three weeks, though the measure appeared likely to be voted down. Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the measure. Enough Republicans were also coming out against the bill, though …
What’s going on with housing? Home sales plunge to a record low – record high prices in many parts of the nation, combined with steep mortgage rates have led to a standoff between buyers and sellers. How much is a home really worth if no one can buy it? Image via Haley Hamilton From Peter Reagan …
The iconic Burning Man festival is feared to be on its last legs, with demand for tickets at an all-time low just a week before the event begins. Fed-up revelers fled Nevada’s Black Rock Desert last year after torrential rain turned the event into a muddy mess – and now it seems the magic has …
In today’s financially uncertain times, the role of regulatory bodies in ensuring the stability of our banking system is more important than ever. The Federal Reserve, charged with this significant responsibility, conducts annual stress tests on major banks to assess their ability to withstand economic downturns. These tests are specifically designed to mimic adverse scenarios …
California’s housing market and economy is on the verge of collapse in 2024. With a huge surge in the number of people leasing the state and a rise in unemployment as a sign of things to come. California restaurants have cut 10,000 jobs. California thieves are stealing fire hydrants.
JUST IN: Letitia James Poised to Begin Seizing Trump's Properties Attorney General Letitia James is poised to begin seizing Donald Trump's properties as an insurance company will not be permitted to post a $175 million bond for Trump while he appeals a fraud judgment. Knight… pic.twitter.com/Nt2ZyvfCWe — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) April 8, 2024 New York …
"I don't know a single person in Canada who's not struggling right now" "Everyone is on the brink of LOSING everything" "We're literally just working to scrape by to survive" "It's almost impossible to leave Canada because that's expensive" "There's this huge feeling of… pic.twitter.com/GxtC901yCV — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) March 29, 2024 It is …
Cuba is “on the verge of total collapse” as the country has been hit by blackouts with residents taking to the streets calling for “food and power”. The crisis has seen the Cuban government approach the United Nations for aid to address its food shortage. As the Caribbean island goes through its harshest economic crisis …
Banks Must Do More on Counterparty Risks, Fed’s Barr Says (Bloomberg) — Wall Street lenders must do more to spot risks from firms they do business with as the Federal Reserve steps up oversight of counterparty risks, according to the central bank’s vice chair for supervision. Michael Barr said Tuesday that banks should bolster how …
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by mark000 Start of June 1929 DJIA was 300. Start of September 380. That’s a 25% gain in 3 months. A full blown delusional manic meltup. Then the worst crash ever in October and by mid November the DJIA was 50% below the September all time high. Outlook is as doomish today. Europe and China …
