R.I.P. Tech Stocks… Particularly Garbage Tech

By Graham Summers, MBA Tech is finished. Ever since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, the Fed has been primarily in an accommodative framework. For most of 2008-2023, interest rates were at ZERO or 0.25%. The below chart shows where rates were from 2007 until today. You’ll see that with the exception of 2017 to … Read more

Inflation Isn’t Going Away.

via reason: Though Tuesday’s consumer price index report was in line with expectations, the Department of Labor’s data seemed once again to dash any hopes for a quick resolution to the inflation crisis that has strained Americans’ wallets for the past year. The annualized inflation rate for February fell slightly to 6 percent, but the … Read more

‘Where Is Proof Of Damages?’: Leo Terrell Comes Unglued Over San Francisco’s Proposed Reparations.

via dailycaller: Fox News contributor Leo Terrell criticized San Francisco on Wednesday over proposals to give black Americans reparations. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors moved Tuesday night to accept a draft reparations proposal that would allow black Americans who meet two of multiple requirements such as having been incarcerated in the “failed War on … Read more

That didn’t age well AGAIN….

That didn't age well AGAIN.😁#InverseCramer pic.twitter.com/C6gOV03QUw — Ken (@QuarkEntangled) March 15, 2023 25bps rate hike and it will buff right out *BANKS THAT ARE CREDIT SUISSE TRADE COUNTERPARTIES ACQUIRE CDS pic.twitter.com/tUvBZLaOgh — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 15, 2023

We are in 2007 now…

by Dear-Ad-5972 The yield curve saw 7 out of 7 of the last recessions comming. At the moment we are deep in a negative yield curve. Look at 01.01.2007 in the chart. interest rates: 5.25% (on top, stop of raises) inflation: 2.1% low S&P 500: 1.400 points yield curve was going negative for the first … Read more

Black Sea: GPS Jamming. Unidentified Drones in Air

https://twitter.com/_/status/1635929788727664640 https://twitter.com/_/status/1635930219461726212 https://twitter.com/_/status/1635961401670770690 WHITE HOUSE'S KIRBY: U.S. DRONE HAS NOT BEEN RECOVERED IN BLACK SEA -CNN INTERVIEW — alfred (@macronewswire) March 15, 2023 h/t DOORBERT

First Republic Bank downgraded to “junk” by S&P.

“According to the latest reports, S&P has downgraded First Republic Bank’s rating to “junk.” S&P analysts Nicholas Wetzel and Rian Pressman wrote: “The bank’s business position will suffer after the volatile swings in its stock price and heightened media attention surrounding deposit volatility. Its business stability has weakened as market perceptions of its creditworthiness have … Read more

Iran’s Military Placed on High Alert. IDF Chief says ‘Its On’

According to local sources, Iran has put its military forces on high alert. What is the reason for this is not specified. pic.twitter.com/RCK3LJeXGL — Open Source America (@USAopens) March 14, 2023 Iran will respond strongly to any plans to alter international borders, according to telegram channels associated with IRGC. The video appeared amid rumours that … Read more

Credit Suisse Going Down and Out – They Are Toast

No more money for Credit Suisse That's what Saudi National Bank Chairman Ammar Abdul Wahed Al Khudairy told @youseftv when asked about more assistance for the troubled lender https://t.co/GFLboCOwyj pic.twitter.com/iSjco40v8D — Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) March 15, 2023 BREAKING: "Absolutely" not another cent for Credit Suisse. That's what Saudi National Bank, the embattled lender's top shareholder, … Read more

US Banking System Outlook Downgraded to ‘Negative’… Fallout from U.S. Bank Failures Spreads Around the World

Moody’s cuts outlook on U.S. banking system to negative, citing ‘rapidly deteriorating operating environment’ In a harsh blow to an already-reeling sector, Moody’s Investors Service cut its view on the entire banking system to negative from stable. The firm, part of the big three rating services, said Monday it was making the move in light … Read more

NYPD officers resigning at a record-breaking pace

via dailymail: A record-high number of New York Police Department officers resigned in the first two months of 2023, startling new data shows. According to a new report, resignations among officers jumped 117 percent in January and February, already surpassing more than 230 resignations. The new numbers are up significantly from the same time frame … Read more