‘Goldilocks’ Empire Fed Manufacturing Survey Surges To One Year High
‘Goldilocks’ Empire Fed Manufacturing Survey Surges To One Year High Amid the last month’s absence of hard economic data, investors have had to rely on soft survey data (and alternative providers) and that has been somewhat optimistic… Today, we saw yet another soft survey data point beat expectations as the NY Fed’s ‘Empire State Manufacturing […]
US Debt Rose By $620 Billion During The Government Shutdown
US Debt Rose By $620 Billion During The Government Shutdown By Eric Peters, CIO of One River Asset Management “This package demonstrates that we can govern without surrendering to big spending or letting Democrats dictate priorities,” wrote the House Freedom Caucus in some talking points released to the media. “We successfully stiff-armed a massive omnibus […]
The Debt-Reduction Playbook: Can Today’s Governments Learn From The Past?
The Debt-Reduction Playbook: Can Today’s Governments Learn From The Past? Authored by Joe Sullivan-Bissett via BondVigiliantes.com, Government debt levels continue to linger in uncomfortable territory across developed markets, with fiscal deficits stubbornly high despite reasonably resilient growth and employment – especially when compared to past norms. This is not a post-crisis or post-war moment, yet […]
Goldman Sees Brighter US Housing Outlook Taking Shape For 2026
Goldman Sees Brighter US Housing Outlook Taking Shape For 2026 Conversations around the housing market this week revolved around Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte floating the idea of 50-year mortgages, pitched by the Trump administration as a clever way to make homes more “affordable” by lowering monthly payments, expanding access, and attracting more buyers. […]
Kim Kardashian’s Brand Skims Now Valued At $5 Billion After Goldman-Led Funding Round
Kim Kardashian’s Brand Skims Now Valued At $5 Billion After Goldman-Led Funding Round Kim Kardashian’s brand Skims has closed a major new funding round, raising $225 million at a $5 billion valuation, per Lauren Hirsch. The Goldman Sachs Alternatives–led round, with BDT & MSD Partners participating, underscores how far the brand has grown beyond its […]
‘Bankers Know Gold Is Their Money Of Last Resort’; Morgan Warns End Of American Empire Looms
‘Bankers Know Gold Is Their Money Of Last Resort’; Morgan Warns End Of American Empire Looms Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com, More than a year ago, economic analyst and financial writer David Morgan predicted we were entering a global Great Depression. With massive AI layoffs, sky rocketing silver and gold prices, exploding debt and civil unrest increasing, it looks like Morgan was right—again. On […]
Silver Goes Nuclear
Hosts Jeremy Wiseman and Jerry Correia explore why silver’s surge in 2025 is anything but ordinary. With prices up over 70% this year, the duo breaks down what’s really driving this unprecedented run — from global currency devaluation to silver’s newly recognized role as a critical mineral. They dive deep into the nuclear connection, uncovering […]
An Open Letter To Bill Maher: It’s Inflation, Not The Economy, That’s Broken
An Open Letter To Bill Maher: It’s Inflation, Not The Economy, That’s Broken Submitted by QTR’s Fringe Finance On my run this morning, I was listening to the most recent episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. In the episode, Maher speaks with Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Bill O’Reilly about the election of New York City mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. […]
US Ends Funding For Anti-Hungarian Propaganda, Says Does Not Serve American Interests To Go After Allies
US Ends Funding For Anti-Hungarian Propaganda, Says Does Not Serve American Interests To Go After Allies Via Remix News, The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is officially ending funding for the Hungarian Language Service at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), “Szabad Europa.” In a letter from USAGM CEO Kari Lake to Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), […]
Humanoid Robot Roundup: Tesla Kicks Off Optimus Pilot Production As Goldman Tours China’s Supply Chain
Humanoid Robot Roundup: Tesla Kicks Off Optimus Pilot Production As Goldman Tours China’s Supply Chain At Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting in Austin, Texas, on Thursday evening, more than 75% of investors approved Elon Musk’s $1 trillion CEO Performance Award. The package is tied to ambitious milestones, including nationwide robotaxi deployment, large-scale production of the Optimus […]