Lockdown is taking a heavy toll on the Chinese economy, making it physically impossible to buy property.

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#Lockdown is taking a heavy toll on the Chinese #economy, making it physically impossible to buy property. In April, #property sales in top 30 cities dropped by 54% yoy, compared with -47% in March: Macquarie. pic.twitter.com/OWPoMNAmqa — ChinaPropertyFocus (@ChinaPropFocus) May 4, 2022 *BEIJING CLOSES 40 SUBWAY STATIONS AND 158 BUS ROUTES IN AN EFFORT TO … Read more

The EU leaders are willing to inflict maximum pain on their own citizens…. Germany – “Have candles in your house” (It’s Happening, Soon)

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https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1521811004065202176 Chart of #Eurozone #PPI. #CPI follows #PPI on a lag, so the Eurozone is still headed for some painful price increases. (Chart via @Hedgeye) pic.twitter.com/bdV0EEMxXp — Forecast Capital Management (@ForecastCapMgmt) May 4, 2022 Eurozone inflation has moved up to 7.5%, its highest level ever. Meanwhile, the ECB is still holding interest rates at negative … Read more

2008 all over again but way worse

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Just remember a boogeyman halfway across the world isn’t causing inflation. It’s central banks and governments spending like drunk pigs. A 90% failure rate is not good odds LOL — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) May 4, 2022 There is now a 99.6% Fed futures probability of .5% rate hike tomorrow. The first since the Fed exploded Tech … Read more

NO, IT DOESN’T: California runs on 100% clean energy for the first time, with solar dominating… California ISO imports 26% of its electricity from other states.

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For the first time ever, California, the world’s fifth-largest economy, was powered by 100% clean energy on Saturday, April 30. That milestone was driven largely by solar power. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important … Read more

Chris Martenson: This has to stop

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This has to stop. No more harm, no more gaslighting, no more injury. It. Must. Stop. Or we have lost our way as people and as humans. https://t.co/5QJtRetc8Q — Chris Martenson (@chrismartenson) May 3, 2022 https://twitter.com/WolzetIlze/status/1521195517060997124 https://twitter.com/WolzetIlze/status/1521195537009106944 I am so sorry and can only imagine your pain. If or when you are ready to talk … Read more

Biden Proposes Largest Tax Since LBJ

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“People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.” – Will Rogers Every Democrat running for every office in the United States echoes a standard campaign theme: “I plan on taxing the rich and spreading the wealth around.” They chant, the rich do not “pay their fair share of taxes … Read more

American Airlines to Use Buses for Some Connecting Flights

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American Airlines will begin using buses to transport some customers for their connecting flights. Beginning June 3rd, Landline will be transporting customers from regional airports in Allentown/Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Atlantic City, New Jersey to the carrier’s Philadelphia hub. As reported by Fox News, customers will still check in with American Airlines and go through security … Read more

Amazon to Reimburse U.S. Employees Who Travel for Abortions — will reimburse up to $4,000 in travel expenses every year for medical treatments

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Amazon reportedly told its staff this week that it will reimburse up to $4,000 in travel expenses every year for medical treatments, including abortions. Amazon’s new policy applies if an operation is not available within 100 miles of an employee’s home and virtual care is not possible, according to the company’s message, obtained by Rooters. … Read more