The Consumer Discretionary sector is collapsing. We all know exactly why this is happening.

Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of our GDP. Discretionary categories like apparel, restaurants, travel, electronics, home furnishings, autos, and entertainment are the most cyclical slice of that spending. They’re the first things households cut when budgets get tight.… https://t.co/5PoccUeWUU — Kalani o Māui (@MauiBoyMacro) September 10, 2026 Kinda wild how quickly our economy turned … Read more

Massachusetts just told data centers: bring 100% clean power

So she’s hurting everyone who works in construction in the Commonwealth of MA. Every union worker in any aspect of commercial construction just lost significant business with this bone-headed politics-first decision. This is a direct assault on union workers in her state. — Inside Lawyer (@L3GAL1NS1DER) September 10, 2026 September 10 — House prepares vote … Read more

BESSENT: GOING TO SANCTION A LARGE BANK ON MONDAY

“A large bank” will be sanctioned by the U.S. next week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday. “We’re going to do it on Monday because we want to honor the memory of our fallen citizens on 9/11. But watch this space on Monday,” Bessent said during an appearance on “Real ​America’s Voice,” without naming … Read more

Everyone is panicking about the bond selloff. It just handed you the best fixed income yields in years.

Everyone is panicking about the bond selloff. It just handed you the best fixed income yields in years. Over 80% of the global bond market now yields above 4%. The average yield in a bond portfolio has more than doubled in five years. The US 10-year sits near 4.8%. Bonds are… pic.twitter.com/N4TpB2XQNx — Kurt S. … Read more

Iran hits U.S. aircraft while the Houthis close in on the Red Sea’s biggest chokepoint

BREAKING: New details have emerged of renewed fighting between Iran and the US Navy which has unleashed a fire storm of blow back on Trump as more US equipment gets destroyed. PLUS , Yemen just took the entire Red Sea choke point from Saudi Arabia and the US, changing the war and the world forever. … Read more

American data centers in just seven states are reportedly using more water than all the cities in California

Think tank Ceres found power generation for data centers in seven states withdraws 3.4 trillion gallons of freshwater a year, or 10.4 million acre-feet The figure might be a bit overstated, as it counts withdrawals, including hydropower water returned to the river immediately 78% of electricity in those states comes from water-using plants, and 66% … Read more

US FDA reports 22 cases of salmonella infections linked to broccoli sprouts

Key takeaways Source & Recall: The outbreak is linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Idaho, which recalled broccoli sprouts after a positive salmonella test. Cases & Impact: 22 infections across four states, including 2 hospitalizations, with no deaths reported. Most patients had eaten broccoli sprouts. Consumer Warning: Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled broccoli … Read more

Ethanol’s contribution to US gasoline supplies is at record high, helping ease pump prices

The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surpassed 11%for the second consecutive month in June, and the 12-month average blend rate hit a new record of 10.58%, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data reviewed by the Renewable Fuels Association. A large majority of the gasoline sold in the U.S. contains 10% … Read more

Celebrity trainer, 48, dies suddenly at gym; College student, 18, nearly dies of sepsis after dismissing symptoms as a bad hangover

Key takeaways Tragic Event: International bodybuilder and celebrity trainer Einar Méndez died at 48 from a sudden heart attack after a workout in Mexico City on September 4. Life & Career: Méndez was a father of three, had nearly 47,000 Instagram followers, and trained high-profile clients including Martha Debayle. Legacy & Memories: His wife and … Read more

OIL $120 soon?

JUST IN: US diesel prices have hit a record high of $5.94 per gallon. They could continue to rise, with oil prices climbing above $100 per barrel today. — Quiver Quantitative (@QuiverQuant) September 9, 2026 BREAKING: US oil prices surge above $100/barrel for the first time since May 21st. This comes as Yemen's Houthis have … Read more

Why did the initial reports claim there was no damage or injury? You don’t know who to believe these days.

Multiple American military aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes overnight Tuesday into Wednesday local time on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, people with direct knowledge of the matter told CBS News. One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, the sources said. Roughly eight F-15s sustained … Read more