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Gold & silver. Monetary policy. Macroeconomics. Geopolitics. Financial sovereignty. Ex-RIA/broker-dealer boss. Meticulous researcher. Physical conditioning.🇺🇸

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Amex cutting thousands of jobs in anticipation of greater #AI role. tinyurl.com/ay28mj53 #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics #wallstreet
American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to 'prepare for AI'

American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to 'prepare for AI'

Amex, which reported third-quarter results earlier Friday, is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday.

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Manufacturing activity in the nation's interior expanded more slowly this month. tinyurl.com/2fj22zyj #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics
Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Activity Expands at Slower Pace in October

Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Activity Expands at Slower Pace in October

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🤔🤔🤔tinyurl.com/56bar96k #Ukraine #ElonMusk #Starlink #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics #wallstreet #401k #retirement #wealth
Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who did

Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who did

Asked if Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, Trump said, "I don't know who did it, but I was not involved."

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September pending #home sales tank as #mortgage rates hit 3-yr high. tinyurl.com/yc3j5ucw #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #oil #iran #geopolitics
September data shows housing market in a deep freeze

September data shows housing market in a deep freeze

New data on the housing market's performance in September is bleak, with sales, construction and sentiment all falling more than expected.

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Rate-outlook pessimism pushes down key #housing metric to lowest level since 2012. tinyurl.com/2jjwztda #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #mortgage #oil #iran
US homebuilder sentiment tumbles to near 14-1/2-year low in October

US homebuilder sentiment tumbles to near 14-1/2-year low in October

US homebuilder sentiment plunged to the lowest level in nearly 14-1/2 years in October as the Middle East conflict boosted mortgage rates and prices of energy-related building materials, a survey...

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More de facto #MMT. tinyurl.com/54a8sbpb #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics #wallstreet #401k #retirement #wealth
U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.

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This week's #inflation data pushes December rate-hike chances to 90%. tinyurl.com/27vh4u7x #interestrates #jobs #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics
Wholesale prices jumped 6.3% annually in September, biggest gain since 2022

Wholesale prices jumped 6.3% annually in September, biggest gain since 2022

September producer prices were expected to increase 0.6% month over month and 5.5% annually, according to the consensus estimate by Dow Jones.

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September headline/core #CPI numbers come in hotter than expected as #inflation pressures persist. tinyurl.com/37skra3w #interestrates #jobs #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics
Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket

Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.6% in September on a monthly basis and 3.6% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

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Nation's small business community says #Inflation, #labor quality are growing concerns. tinyurl.com/yy8hcex8 #interestrates #jobs #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Uncertainty Grows and Optimism Fades Slightly on Main Street in September - NFIB

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Uncertainty Grows and Optimism Fades Slightly on Main Street in September - NFIB

NFIB released the September 2026 SBET report, which showed that the Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.8 points in September to 97.9.

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#Fed honcho: Better to get ahead of the curve, "make smaller adjustments & do so quickly." tinyurl.com/yjkaneeh #interestrates #jobs #inflation #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #mortgage #oil #iran
Higher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack

Higher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack

The Cleveland Fed president said that tighter monetary policy would be needed to bring down inflation.

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Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index back near all-time low. tinyurl.com/2s3rv4fu #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics

Consumer sentiment falls to 5-month low as frustration mounts over higher costs

Americans are growing more concerned about higher borrowing costs.

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#Tariffs have proved to be real culprit behind #inflation's persistence during #Trump 2.0, says NY #Fed. tinyurl.com/yv73zebk #interestrates #jobs #recession #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics
Inflation on many everyday items was entirely due to tariffs, NY Fed says

Inflation on many everyday items was entirely due to tariffs, NY Fed says

Tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to inflation in 67 categories of goods by February 2026, researchers at the New York Federal Reserve found.

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"Many participants emphasized that a higher path for the target range would be prudent..." tinyurl.com/y2xfp3ek #interestrates #fed #jobs #inflation #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #mortgage #oil
Fed officials see another hike coming, but no sign as to when, minutes show

Fed officials see another hike coming, but no sign as to when, minutes show

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Sept. 15-16 policy meeting.

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“#Oil market not more secure,” just better at "operating under sustained insecurity.” tinyurl.com/ycykfhda #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #mortgage #iran #geopolitics
Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks

Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks

Nearly 20 commercial ships, mostly tankers, have come under attack over the past month while sailing through the Hormuz choke point.

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"Misaligned #AI is everyone's adversary." tinyurl.com/27kz5z8y #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics #wallstreet
AI researcher warns 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary' in NYC hearing

AI researcher warns 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary' in NYC hearing

The leading AI labs facing intensifying scrutiny over their safety and security practices.

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Anemic jobs number sends #Fed rate-hike pause odds soaring. tinyurl.com/438j3wnu #interestrates #jobs #inflation #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics
Labor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%

Labor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the 84,000 forecast, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.

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Data center activity fuels more-than-expected increase in August construction spending. tinyurl.com/ykm8ejkf #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics
US construction spending unexpectedly increases in August

US construction spending unexpectedly increases in August

A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed an unexpected increase in US construction spending in August. The Commerce Department said construction spending climbed by 0.

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#Fed's fave #inflation metric reveals less-than-expected rise in price pressures last month. tinyurl.com/ynt2fcuj #interestrates #jobs #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics #wallstreet
Fed’s preferred gauge showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, much lighter than expected

Fed’s preferred gauge showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, much lighter than expected

The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to show an annual gain of 3.7% on headline and 3.3% for core, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

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Texas manufacturing output jumps in September. tinyurl.com/ymcsbmcz #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics #wallstreet
Texas manufacturing activity accelerates sharply even as outlook moderates

Texas manufacturing activity accelerates sharply even as outlook moderates

Texas manufacturing output growth accelerated sharply in September, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

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And on it goes... tinyurl.com/bdd8te89 #interestrates #jobs #inflation #Fed #tariffs #recession #trump #republicans #democrats #gold #silver #preciousmetals #stocks #bonds #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #fintech #mortgage #oil #iran #geopolitics #wallstreet #401k #retirement #wealth
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks

The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.

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