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Economic indicators for the left.
“Because I might become the fed chair?”
WH Sr. Adviser Hassett: Precious metals are skyrocketing for good reason.
December 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“Because I might become the fed chair?”
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The economy is a paranormal entity that our greatest dimensional scholars (macroeconomists) understand only superficially. They have induced a variety of changes in it by manipulating arcane forces like "money supply" with some success. But it remains protean and unpredictable.
December 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The economy is a paranormal entity that our greatest dimensional scholars (macroeconomists) understand only superficially. They have induced a variety of changes in it by manipulating arcane forces like "money supply" with some success. But it remains protean and unpredictable.
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Real fixed investment in US factories inched down further in data released today as CHIPS ACT projects complete & tariffs weigh on the manufacturing industry.
Construction activity is now down more than 8% from the mid-2024 record highs
Construction activity is now down more than 8% from the mid-2024 record highs
December 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Real fixed investment in US factories inched down further in data released today as CHIPS ACT projects complete & tariffs weigh on the manufacturing industry.
Construction activity is now down more than 8% from the mid-2024 record highs
Construction activity is now down more than 8% from the mid-2024 record highs
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horse girls joining the army in anticipation of the cavalry returning
President Trump will announce on Monday a new type of large warship he is calling “battleships,” marking a step toward achieving the president’s vision for a new “Golden Fleet.”
Trump To Announce Navy Will Buy New ‘Battleship’
The new warship will be the latest in what the White House envisions as a “Golden Fleet.”
on.wsj.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
horse girls joining the army in anticipation of the cavalry returning
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We've reached the line on what Americans are willing to pay for a new car. on.wsj.com/4s20ZRt
American Consumers Lose Patience With High Car Prices
Shoppers are starting to draw the line on what they will pay for a new car, with some turning to used vehicles, taking on longer car loans and holding out for deals.
on.wsj.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We've reached the line on what Americans are willing to pay for a new car. on.wsj.com/4s20ZRt
Copper prices are up, but it’s a mix of real demand and supply issues.
December 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Copper prices are up, but it’s a mix of real demand and supply issues.
Gold and silver prices keep going up 📈
December 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Gold and silver prices keep going up 📈
The top 20% of income earners are responsible for more than half of the spending on new vehicles.
December 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The top 20% of income earners are responsible for more than half of the spending on new vehicles.
Consumption activity is down 📉
December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Consumption activity is down 📉
UMichigan consumer sentiment index at an all time low
December 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
UMichigan consumer sentiment index at an all time low
“True Stancilism has never been tried!” I holler as the gas station attendant closes my driver’s side door for me.
December 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“True Stancilism has never been tried!” I holler as the gas station attendant closes my driver’s side door for me.
Report on how the US Navy was defeated by the Houthis www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Navy finds 'substandard' practices, knowledge and other failures caused carrier incidents at sea
The incidents included the loss of three fighter jets and a collision between an aircraft carrier and a merchant vessel.
www.nbcnews.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Report on how the US Navy was defeated by the Houthis www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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Science has named the seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy worldwide as the 2025 Breakthrough of the Year.
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Science has named the seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy worldwide as the 2025 Breakthrough of the Year.
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
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Holy crap chart from Gallup
December 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Holy crap chart from Gallup
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Copper > $5.50.. that's a fresh rebound high
December 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Copper > $5.50.. that's a fresh rebound high
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A podcast asked me to record a voice note about my prediction for 2026 and here it is.
December 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A podcast asked me to record a voice note about my prediction for 2026 and here it is.
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Trump finishes address without declaring that American tanks will be in Caracas by Friday, crude drops.
December 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Trump finishes address without declaring that American tanks will be in Caracas by Friday, crude drops.
BYD is ahead of Tesla
December 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
BYD is ahead of Tesla
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The US is losing blue-collar jobs for the first time since the pandemic—year-on-year job losses have hit 65k as manufacturing, transportation, & mining industries lose jobs at a rapid pace while growth in construction has nearly zeroed out
December 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The US is losing blue-collar jobs for the first time since the pandemic—year-on-year job losses have hit 65k as manufacturing, transportation, & mining industries lose jobs at a rapid pace while growth in construction has nearly zeroed out
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High-beta oil plays leaking badly $XOP
December 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
High-beta oil plays leaking badly $XOP
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Massive pay check to fuck something else up and leave.
OpenAI hires George Osborne to spearhead global ‘Stargate’ expansion ft.trib.al/kpZiA3a
OpenAI hires George Osborne to spearhead global ‘Stargate’ expansion
Former UK chancellor to lead start-up’s effort to spread ‘democratic’ AI across the world
ft.trib.al
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Massive pay check to fuck something else up and leave.
