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Classic leverage-fueled bubble where easy credit and FOMO turned a sector rally into a national gambling frenzy. KOSPI trading halted for 20 minutes after 8% plunge — 7th halt of 2026. SK Hynix down 15% in single day, on track for biggest monthly drop since Oct 2008. Koreans poured wealth from memory stocks into 3x …
Republicans are sounding the alarm over a series of crushing losses in recent elections. “While it is tempting for many in our party to wish away these results, the pattern is clear that there is at least a current 10-point Democratic over-performance from Trump 2024 — and it’s built on a fired-up Democratic base and …
Amazon shares sunk more than 9% on Friday after the company’s hefty spending forecast surprised investors who were already wary that the artificial intelligence boom is at risk of becoming a bubble. The e-commerce company on Thursday was the latest tech giant to announce plans for a massive increase in capital expenditures, after Google parent …
If you’re wondering why asset prices are getting hit like gold down over 10% and silver down more than 30% in a day then listen to this Kevin Warsh clip. He’s openly critical of QE and favors a tighter Fed balance sheet which means less liquidity across markets. pic.twitter.com/fye4ds2o06 — Shay Boloor (@StockSavvyShay) February 1, …
THE SNEAKER MARKET JUST COLLAPSED – AND NOBODY KNOWS WHY A sneaker shop owner says the entire market “died overnight.” And the numbers are insane: • Shoes that were $500–$600 now won’t move at $300 • Jordan 1s sitting for $90 • Dunks and GRs gathering dust • Even HEAT priced under retail isn’t selling …
If we get a rally here it won’t be because things feel healthy, it’ll be because the drop has gotten heavy enough that buyers smell a quick flip. pic.twitter.com/53GwRJs8XJ — Sir Meemsalot (@Meme0rable) November 14, 2025 Crypto markets have now erased -$1.1 trillion since October 6th. pic.twitter.com/mTgpK8ExbO — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) November 14, 2025 …
Unemployment is climbing, inflation is creeping back, and the pressure is building exactly like it did a century ago. The Great Inversion is finally upon us. Get out while you still can. When the wealthiest top 0.00001% quietly unload their bags onto the 99.99% of retail sheep, it’s not a market, it’s a transfer. And …
It’s no surprise that the restaurant industry remains unsafe from the economic turmoil in the US. Rising costs of living have left consumers with less money to dine out, significantly impacting the profitability of the franchises like Olive Garden, Panda Express, and even the NFL’s official pizza provider Little Caesars. These major brands are now …
As we approach the Kazan BRICS Summit, Russia has revealed their big agenda. They are moving to create a BRICS payment and trading system. This has big implications for the US dollar and the global economy. Because of this evolution, US farmers are also at immense risk.
Four-Trillion Dollar Wipeout pic.twitter.com/00Zrvuk1cj — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) September 9, 2024 We are witnessing rate cut FOMO in Lehman week. Because nothing could go wrong. pic.twitter.com/S9S5aTPXVN — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) September 9, 2024 The copper/gold ratio is a leading economic indicator. pic.twitter.com/BUP6JA8qpC — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) September 9, 2024 Last week had the highest five day …
In the U.S., chipmaker Nvidia plunged more than 9% in regular trading, leading semiconductor stocks lower amid a sell-off on Wall Street. Economic data published Tuesday resurfaced jitters about the health of the U.S. economy. Nvidia shares continued sliding in post-market trading Tuesday, falling 2%, after Bloomberg reported that the company received a subpoena from …
The global financial situation is heading towards another crisis, similar to the 2008 recession that affected economies worldwide. This time, the problem is even more serious and has disastrous consequences. The banking industry is facing a crisis with over $520 billion in losses, which has led to significant instability. The Banking Crisis You Need to …
San Francisco’s $1.2 billion Hayes Point tower stops construction over rampant crime and homelessness The developer behind a major San Francisco building project has halted construction over poor market conditions as crime and homeless continue to deter retailers and customers from the downtown area. Hayes Point, a $1.2 billion tower in the heart of San …
CRE Panic Hits Baltimore As Second Office Tower Dumped At 69% Discount https://t.co/MyjQjAISAQ — zerohedge (@zerohedge) July 20, 2023 On Tuesday, we asked: Is this the start of a commercial real estate firesale in crime-ridden Baltimore City? And to our surprise, it appears so. Let’s begin with our report on Tuesday when The Baltimore Sun revealed …
‘Clients are taking £20,000 off the asking price’: How the house price slump is causing misery for sellers Homeowners are having to knock as much as £20,000 off their asking price in an effort to find a buyer, housing insiders have revealed. Figures published by Halifax on Friday showed there has been a 2.6 per …