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VIX is still in backwardation. In fact it is more so than it was yesterday. This is typically not a bullish sign, especially going into a 3 day weekend where normally vol would be expected to be crushed. pic.twitter.com/kc1814fhLo — Michael Bento (@MichaelPBento) February 13, 2026 $VIX is goin 25 tuesday/wednesday and there is not …
Russia's quiet HIV epidemic continues to swell, now with 1 out of every 25 men aged 15-50 infected. Authorities now suspect the rate is much worse considering the lack of tests. pic.twitter.com/q70MX9H8NK — SPRAVDI — Stratcom Centre (@StratcomCentre) December 1, 2025 The number of people with HIV infection continues to grow in Russia: over the …
JUST IN 🚨: Nasdaq $QQQ posts first red month since March 📉 It was a hell of a run 🫡 pic.twitter.com/SDBAZ4AMoN — Barchart (@Barchart) November 28, 2025 **NVIDIA** A concerning day for Nvidia: trading red amid a broad-based rally in equities, commodities, and precious metals. The broadening pattern is like a black hole…nothing escapes once …
https://twitter.com/Minutes_ae/status/1973755096820326611 Ukraine’s new strategy of targeting oil refineries is taking its toll on Russia’s economy, dramatically cutting its refining capacity as the government seeks to balance massive military spending with falling revenue. Citing data from Seala, a Russian energy markets analysis agency, the Russian business daily RBC reported that nearly 40 percent of the country’s …
Yup. Basically pic.twitter.com/mKedOV6P44 — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) August 31, 2025 The Federal Reserve is facing pressure on two fronts as inflation picks up and the labor market shows signs of slipping. Sevens Report Research founder Tom Essaye joins Opening Bid to explain why this puts the central bank in a difficult policy spot heading into …
Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a “stubborn MORON.” He urged the Fed board to take control of interest rates if Powell refuses to cut them. Trump said, “IF HE CONTINUES TO REFUSE, THE BOARD SHOULD ASSUME CONTROL, AND DO WHAT EVERYONE KNOWS HAS TO BE DONE!” https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-fed-board-should-assume-control-if-powell-wont-lower-interest-rates-2025-08-01/ Powell had to wait until …
The latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals a troubling trend, borrowers are falling behind on payments at an accelerating rate. This is not just a temporary setback. It is a clear sign that financial stress is mounting for millions of Americans. Mortgage delinquencies climbed from 0.70 percent in Q4 2024 …
Canadian 🇨🇦 cities by income needed to buy a home (March 2025): 1. Vancouver: $223,9002. Toronto: $211,3003. Victoria: $176,3004. Hamilton: $147,3005. Ottawa: $134,9006. Calgary: $118,6007. Montreal: $108,9008. Halifax: $94,6009. Edmonton: $93,70010. Winnipeg: $74,600 — Made In Canada (@MadelnCanada) May 27, 2025 Ontario’s mortgage delinquency rate has hit an all-time high, revealing deep financial distress among …
It always starts slow. A whisper of tariffs. A hint of retaliation. A tough-talking press conference with flags in the background. But behind the noise, the playbook is already in motion. Not just from Washington. From the other side. They are not just reacting. They are setting the trap. And they know exactly what works. …
A growing number of Americans are using buy now, pay later loans to buy groceries, and more people are paying those bills late, according to new Lending Tree data released Friday#MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) April 26, 2025 Americans are so fucking broke I don't even know where to fucking start pic.twitter.com/6YW4fe2zpm — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) …
Fed injected 100million into the banking system this morning. Its probably nothin. pic.twitter.com/HzOJdkbUZW — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 10, 2024 They injected 2.3billion back few weeks ago. Ongoing liquidity crisis that will get extremely worse. — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 10, 2024 The blood indicator is VERY close to cross its 100-week MA. …
Toronto’s rental crisis is spiraling out of control. Over half of rental applications are now ensnared in fraud traps, as soaring costs and economic pressures take their toll. The city is witnessing an alarming increase in fake IDs, manipulated credit reports, and counterfeit employment letters. This surge in fraud is wreaking havoc on landlords, with …
G7 countries debt-to-GDP ratios in 2024: United States: 123% United Kingdom: 104% Italy: 139% France: 112% Japan: 255% Germany: 64% Canada: 105% ⚠️GLOBAL ECONOMY IS DRIVEN BY A MASSIVE DEBT BUBBLE⚠️ G7 countries debt-to-GDP ratios in 2024: United States: 123%United Kingdom: 104%Italy: 139%France: 112%Japan: 255%Germany: 64%Canada: 105% What is the long-term solution here? pic.twitter.com/sgA2qMfR4A — …
California’s film and TV industry is facing a major crisis in 2024, with production levels plummeting. Series production dropped by 30% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 2022, and on-location filming for reality TV in Los Angeles fell by nearly 57% in the second quarter. The industry, already hit hard by the pandemic …
Current approaches towards homelessness don't seem to be workinghttps://t.co/evUX5IYhf6 — The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole) September 22, 2024 CORRUPTION: US homelessness explodes after hitting record last year as migrants flood streetshttps://t.co/H5rarsVX0s — @amuse (@amuse) September 22, 2024 Give a problem to the government and they will make it worse while spending billions of our dollars. There …
Country Garden Holdings Co.’s sales slump dragged on in August, exacerbating the Chinese developer’s liquidity woes as it battles a wind-up petition. Contracted sales for August declined 57% from a year earlier to 3.43 billion yuan ($483 million), following a 72% drop in July, according to an exchange filing on Thursday. The poor sales underscore …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QvAdTYMPJI Millions Are Seriously Struggling Now After Credit Crisis Worsens. The U.S. economy is facing a severe credit crisis, as 75 million people have stopped paying their debts, according to a recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The report reveals that millions of Americans are struggling to repay their loans, mortgages, credit cards, …
The Florida housing market has been experiencing notable shifts. While the overall state-level home prices have been steadily growing, there are specific areas where inventory has surged dramatically. For instance, in ZIP codes like Port Richey, located north of Tampa, listings have nearly tripled compared to last year, with a staggering 248% growth in listings year-on-year. This surge in inventory …
The US faces a fiscal dilemma as record spending, deficits, and debt levels clash with inflationary green energy policies, potentially sparking a conflict between the Federal Reserve and government. Key points: Record non-crisis spending, deficits, and debt levels pose fiscal challenges with no end in sight. Green energy policies, like those in Germany, have led …
58% of people surveyed by Fannie Mae think it would be difficult to get a mortgage these days, 4% higher than in February. It is near the record of 60% share of respondents in October. US Housing affordability is near the historic low. pic.twitter.com/V7l3822s3m — Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) April 9, 2024 Visualizing the U.S. …
by Chris Black At least 275,000 illegal migrants crossed into Europe in 2023 (https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/eu-migration-policy/), the highest figure since 2016. In Sweden net migration is expected to be 120,000 for 2023 (https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subject-area/population/population-projections/population-projections/pong/tables-and-graphs/immigration-and-emigration-by-sex-and-country-of-birth-and-projection/). In a country of just 10 million people, only 7 million of whom are ethnic Swedes. Germany’s foreign population is projected to have grown …
Great chart, Stephane!!! Liquidity squeeze in most important financial asset – US Treasuries – worsens. A major market accident becomes more and more likely – watch the Repo market!!! https://t.co/sC7am5uzdZ — 🏳️🌈 Patrick Krizan 🇺🇦 (@PatrickKrizan) October 23, 2023 If you're going to cause a crisis, now is the time to do it. https://t.co/hWhNv3iVMI — …
We told readers in late July, “Why AirBnB Owners Are About To Be Forced Property Sellers.” Then, one month later, in late August, we wrote “The AirBnB Bubble Popping Will Pop The Housing Bubble,” followed by “AirBnB Bubble Bursts: Investor Home Purchases Crash 45% In Biggest Drop Since 2008.” Airbnb owners who snapped up homes in the last several years …
“The most incredible part about housing affordability? How much worse it is outside of the US. In New Zealand, it costs 250% more to buy than rent. In Canada, it costs 230% more to buy than rent. In Australia, it costs 150% more to buy than rent. In the UK, it costs 100% more to …
pic.twitter.com/uX9VoRGdXK — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) August 15, 2023 Does anyone remember August 2015 – Yuan deval? Well, it's about to be a lot worse this time as the Chinese government can't stimulate the economy and support the currency at the same time. So why not just let the currency do the heavy lifting? pic.twitter.com/fAcHUIQMhH …
The economic news is getting really bad but markets are still rising. The brief final stage of the market cycle.pic.twitter.com/55ZY4MGgPy https://t.co/rX8hxr3YI3 — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) July 25, 2023 The overwhelming temptation of every financial pundit is to lure sheeple into a market powered by five stocks:https://t.co/vCedAfNQWd And then after the crash tell everyone no one saw …
Chinese property giant Country Garden sinks in renewed storm SINGAPORE/HONG KONG/LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) – China’s property sector crisis escalated again on Friday as a sharp fall in the shares and bonds of one of the country’s biggest developers, Country Garden (2007.HK), capped a turbulent week for the long-troubled sector. News that the firm, which …
User engagement on Threads has continued to fall after an initial surge in sign-ups, putting pressure on parent Meta Platforms META -2.83%decrease; red down pointing triangle to roll out new features for its nascent microblogging app. https://www.wsj.com/articles/threads-user-engagement-continues-to-drop-adding-urgency-for-new-features-8ed2f384 https://archive.ph/8cO4F