We Blew It

10-18-2022 • https://dailyreckoning.com, BY CHARLES HUGH SMITH

We blew it. That's right, we blew it. What do I mean?

Biden Admin To Announce Another 15 Million Barrel SPR Release Before Midterms

10-18-2022 • https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler Durden

Oil markets are drifting sideways this morning after the Biden administration plans to release 10-15 million barrels of crude...

Renters Surpass Homeowners in 41% of Zip Codes in the 50 Largest U.S. Cities

10-18-2022 • https://mishtalk.com, By Mish

Renting is at the highest level in half a century, with 43.7 million households renting. Population-adjusted numbers are another matter. But what does it mean?

THE BIDEN LEGACY: South Africa Confirms Saudi Arabia Will Join BRICS Alliance...

10-18-2022 • https://www.thegatewaypundit.com, By Jim Hoft

THE BIDEN LEGACY: South Africa Confirms Saudi Arabia Will Join BRICS Alliance with China and Russia and Move Away from US with Explosive Consequences

Marx's 5th Plank--What You Need To Do As the Fed's Credibility Evaporates

10-18-2022 • https://internationalman.com, by Nick Giambruno

International Man: First, the Federal Reserve told us there was no inflation.

Almost All Corporate Executives Believe That Economic Conditions Are About...

10-18-2022 • http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com, by Michael

Almost All Corporate Executives Believe That Economic Conditions Are About To Get Significantly Worse

Shipping rates drop 75% amid plummeting US retail demand

10-18-2022 • https://www.naturalnews.com by Cassie B

Cargo ship owners have been canceling sailings on some of the busiest routes in the world in the middle of what is normally their peak season, illustrating the serious impact that inflation has been having on consumer spending.

The Day All the ATMs Ran Out of Cash

10-17-2022 • LewRockwell.com - Milan Adams

The sudden collapse of prices. The Great Depression began with the collapse of stock market prices in 1929. That was preceded by the collapse of agricultural prices in the United States during the 1920s.

The Economic Truth Report Episode 18: Are We Facing a Global Currency Reset?

10-17-2022 • The Economic Truth Report - Odysee

In this episode, John goes into the ever-escalating war between Russia and NATO and how everyone will be dragged into this war in Ukraine.

"It's Global Govt Re-Engineering" Austin Fitts Warns Fed Actions 100% Power Politics

10-17-2022 • https://www.zerohedge.com by Greg Hunter

"It's A War"

"Uncharted Territory": Housing Market Predictions For 2023

10-17-2022 • https://www.zerohedge.com by QTR's Fringe Fina

Since Fringe Finance has started, I've scoured the Earth far and wide to try and bring a perspective on real estate to the blog that is going to be both no bullshit and an unfiltered on-the-ground opinion that I know and trust (and could add value

Which U.S. Cities are Hurting the Most Because of Inflation?

10-15-2022 • https://www.activistpost.com, By Chris Melore

With inflation hitting a 40-year high in 2022, Americans around the country are finding it harder to make ends meet.

Factoring in Inflation, Retail Sales Remain Very Weak in September

10-15-2022 • https://mishtalk.com by Mish

Retail sales were flat in September missing economist's estimates. Factoring in the CPI, sales were deeply negative

Prime Day Falls Flat, Black Friday in October Again, Who Cares?

10-15-2022 • https://mishtalk.com by Mish

Amazon's October Prime Day failed to wow anyone. Nor will Black Friday, no matter what month it's in this year.

Cue Dollar Squeeze Panic: Fed Sends A Record $6.3 Billion To Switzerland Via Swap Line

10-14-2022 • Zero Hedge

"Markets stop panicking when central banks start panicking."

"This Is A F**king War": Jamie Dimon Slams Biden Begging Saudis For Oil, --

10-14-2022 • https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler Durden

--Says Investors "Don't Give A Shit" About ESG

Mortgage rates hit 20-year high of 6.92%:

10-14-2022 • https://www.dailymail.co, By MELISSA KOENIG

Mortgage rates hit 20-year high of 6.92%: Amount banks are prepared to lend average buyer has fallen $100,000 since January to $343,000 (which would get you a trailer in LA)

Soaring CPI & Extreme Pre-Positioning Sparks Massive Swings Across Markets

10-13-2022 • Zero Hedge

Around 1400ET, JPM CEO Jamie Dimon warned that he "doesn't think there will be a soft landing," adding that his "gut tells him the Fed rate will be higher than 4-4.5%"

US Core CPI Surges To 40 Year Highs; Food & Shelter Costs Soar

10-13-2022 • Zero Hedge

Under the hood food and shelter jumped notably (despite energy drops). A few indexes declined over the month, including the index for used cars and trucks, which fell 1.1 percent in September after decreasing 0.1 percent in August.

Is Dementia Contagious?

10-13-2022 • https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler Durden

It appears US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has some very concerning short-term memory problems, just like her boss.

Thanks Biden! This Is What "Stagflation" Looks Like, And It Is Going To Be With Us For A W

10-13-2022 • http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com by Michael Snyd

Normally, we shouldn't have economic stagnation and rampant inflation at the same time.

The Era Of Cheap Food And Cheap Gasoline Is Over

10-13-2022 • http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com, by Michael

All of our lifestyles are about to change in a major way, but the vast majority of the population still does not understand what is coming.

PepsiCo's Average Product Prices Spike 17% Year-Over-Year

10-13-2022 • https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler Durden

While the Fed sits around and rearranges numbers, equations and definitions to try and couch what is obviously an ugly inflationary picture for the country, at least one company is giving it to people straight: PepsiCo.

Two Fed Presidents Signal Caution on Rate Hikes, But Not Until the Damage is Done

10-12-2022 • https://mishtalk.com by Mish

Two Fed presidents, including the Vice-Chair signal caution in rate hikes, but not this year.

WATCH LIVE: Kari Lake Holds 'Inflation Relief Press Conference' In Phoenix Arizona...

10-12-2022 • By Jordan Conradson

WATCH LIVE: Kari Lake Holds 'Inflation Relief Press Conference' In Phoenix Arizona, Announces Plan to Fight Bidenflation And Abolish Grocery and Rent Tax

The "Economy Is Starting To Go Through The Windshield" -

10-12-2022 • https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler Durden

--El-Erian Blames The Fed For "Totally Avoidable" Crisis

Rent Inflation Hits Outer-Ring Suburbs the Most, Core Cities the Least

10-12-2022 • https://mishtalk.com by Mish

The impact of work-from-home arrangements is clearly visible in rental preferences. City crime is likely another "get me out of here" factor.

Republicans Withdraw $1 Billion From BlackRock Due To Its ESG Policies

10-11-2022 • OilPrice.com

In recent weeks, Louisiana, South Carolina, Utah, and Arkansas have announced they would divest funds from BlackRock totaling more than $1 billion.

PC Shipments Plunge 20%, Steepest Drop In More Than 20 Years

10-11-2022 • Zero Hedge

The demand for personal computers in the third quarter dropped 19.5% vs. 1 year ago, marking the steepest decline in more than 20 years, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing research from Gartner Inc.

Peter Schiff: The Fed Didn't Create The Inflation Problem Last Year; It Was Decades In The Makin

10-11-2022 • Zero Hedge - Tyler Durden

You can trace the Fed's inflationary monetary policy all the way back to 1998 and the Long-Term Capital Management bailout...