I think OCC’s report provides an expectation for a +100bps (+1%) interest rate hike. All of their models showing smallest largest losses for banks will occur when +1% increase in interest rates. Except for the big boys with >$10B, which would lose less with +300bps (+3%) in interest rate.

by laflammaster Caption: All Banks https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: <100M in assets https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: >=$100M, <$250M https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: >=$250M, <$500M https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: >=$500M, <$1B https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: >=$1B, <$10B https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: >$10B https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: National Banks https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: Stock FSAs https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: Mutual FSAs https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230; Caption: Minority Depository Institutions https://www.occ.gov/publications-and-&#8230;   I have a theory on QES – Quanto … Read more

The beginning of the end. Goodbye free will…

by pacmanpill https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-pilot-to-help-people-eat-better-and-exercise-more a pilot will see users wear wrist-worn devices that can generate personalised health recommendations, such as increasing their step count, eating more fruit and vegetables and decreasing portion size.  

India announces plans to ban most cryptocurrencies in new clampdown

India is on track to ban all but a few private cryptocurrencies after the government announced on Tuesday it was introducing a new financial regulation bill. The ‘Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency’ bill will create a facilitative framework for an official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India, and … Read more

Cathie Wood says her firm is testing a more aggressive strategy that would be ‘ARK on steroids’

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/24/cathie-wood-says-firm-is-testing-a-more-aggressive-strategy-that-would-be-ark-on-steroids.html Cathie Wood — known for her innovation ETFs that garnered billions in inflows during the pandemic — said Ark Invest is internally testing a fund that takes the strategy a step further by simultaneously betting against major stocks in the benchmarks that are being disrupted. “We think the benchmarks are where the big risks … Read more

Now it’s getting serious- Liquor shortages for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays

This is equally a left and right issue. other things we can cut back on but this country has to have their booze. Lol https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/liquor-shortages-across-the-country-ahead-of-the-thanksgiving-holiday Liquor shortages put a damper on upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays Liquor purveyors from across the U.S. are warning customers that their favorite spirits might not be readily available as the … Read more

At the very end of a hyperinflation a currency is dropping -50% per DAY. The Turkish Lira right now is down -37% since 10 weeks ago..

by mark000 Ergodan needs to “See The Light” within the next 5 market days or things are going to hell over there………and then it is “contagion time”. If the Lira hits 16.7 (currently 13.0 right now) it will be -50% in 10 weeks, then 20.0 will be -50% in 2 weeks…. This is a potentially … Read more

Not Confirmed Yet: Australia Forcing Jab on Indigenous 1st, Military Getting PTSD From HORROR

https://twitter.com/Margarita150264/status/1462925678559432708 Sauce: https://archive.md/MmM4O Australia started with aboriginal genocide, then a campaign of breeding them out of existence. You’d think we would be in more civilized time with rights and freedoms. https://english.khamenei.ir/news/3638/Australia-s-sanitized-genocide-against-Aborigines-in-the-21st http://www.csstoday.com/Item/952.aspx   h/t NotStarvingActress

CVS, Walmart, Walgreens pharmacies found liable in U.S. opioid epidemic. CVS to close 900 stores.

CVS, Walmart, Walgreens pharmacies found liable in U.S. opioid epidemic. CVS to close 900 stores. The counties’ lawyers have said the costs are potentially $1 billion for each county. A trial on the issue is expected next year. BOSTON — A federal jury on Tuesday found that pharmacy chain operators CVS Health Corp., Walgreens Boots … Read more

The World Tennis Association has shown more guts than the Biden administration, the NBA, Lebron James, Nike, Google, etc. etc. etc. Who saw that coming?

CHINA IS ASSHOLE: China draws scrutiny over case of tennis star Peng Shuai. Related: It’s not just Peng. China is cracking down on MeToo movement. Also: Peng Shuai: China accuses other countries of ‘maliciously hyping up’ case of missing tennis star. The CCP: Hey, this stuff was just supposed to affect the West, not us! Related, via last night’s Open … Read more

Biden Insults Americans Struggling To Buy Food And Gas

Joe Biden on Tuesday delivered remarks on the economy and his administration’s efforts to ease the supply chain crisis and lower gas prices. Joe Biden lectured struggling Americans, telling them they need to “maintain perspective.” What happened to “Scranton Joe?” You know that blue collar working class man he promoted as his sole identity in … Read more

STUDY: Daily Power Walk Wards Off Alzheimer’s, Slows Mental Decline…

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A daily brisk walk or bike ride may reduce an older person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Researchers have found that physical activity dampens inflammation in the brain, protecting against mental decline. Lead author Dr. Kaitlin Casaletto from the University of California-San Francisco and her team note that few … Read more

China bans celebs from showing off wealth and ‘extravagant pleasure’ on socials…

Celebrities in China can no longer post “unethical” content, the country said Tuesday. This includes content that “shows off wealth” and “extravagant pleasure,” the notice said. The move is part of the Chinese government’s crackdown on the entertainment industry and fandom. Celebrities in China can no longer “show off wealth” or “extravagant pleasure” on social … Read more

BOSTON: 82-Year-Old Motorist Surrounded, Assaulted By Gang Of 40 Dirt Bike Riders…

BOSTON (CBS) – An 82-year-old man was surrounded and assaulted by a group of people riding dirt bikes and ATVs in Boston last Thursday. Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects. The victim, a Brookline man, suffered serious injuries and remains in the hospital. He is expected to survive. https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/11/24/brookline-man-attacked-dirt-bike-atvs-boston/