Trump: "Grocery prices are way down, used car prices are way down. Look at eggs. Eggs are down by four, even five times." pic.twitter.com/zLaF5M5dCd
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 1, 2026
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If they were smart, they’d not be planning for much driving this summer. https://t.co/gLF41wpOb7
— Brandon Weichert (@WeTheBrandon) May 2, 2026
boognish_bear said:Trump: "Grocery prices are way down, used car prices are way down. Look at eggs. Eggs are down by four, even five times." pic.twitter.com/zLaF5M5dCd
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 1, 2026
Yay eggs!!!! The one I love the most these days is after every daily declaration of victory over Iran, Trump says gas prices will plummet when the war ends.
It doesn't take much to please the proles these days.
Call it a tax, the people are outraged! Call it a tariff, the people get out their checkbooks and wave their American flags!!!
BREAKING: Berkshire Hathaway announces its cash balance is now up to a record $397 billion.
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 2, 2026
The company sold a net -$8.1 billion worth of stocks last quarter, marking its 14th-consecutive net quarterly sale. pic.twitter.com/ILz147ayGq
🦔CEO pay for S&P 500 executives increased 25.6% between 2024 and 2025 while inflation-adjusted wages for average private sector workers grew 1.3%. CEOs now earn 281 times more than the typical worker, up from a ratio of 60 three decades ago, with average total compensation at… pic.twitter.com/qZ2IdKX1WX
— Hedgie (@HedgieMarkets) May 2, 2026
CEO and Executive pay is a major problem. Too much difference between decision makers and people being impacted is not a good thing
There is a manufacturing boom underway in America. pic.twitter.com/Q6pf3ciJam
— Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) May 2, 2026
FLBear5630 said:
Really, this guy...
This is your source that Trump's policies are working? Come on, at least try and be a little objective. Did you get your Trump Hormone Shot today so you are feeling extra 'Trumpy"?
I see you made an ad hominem argument because you could not refute anything he said.
Probably the explanation for why USG did not rescue the airline. The private sector option is much more preferable.
Elon Musk is reportedly in talks to acquire Spirit Airlines, with ambitious plans to revolutionize the air travel experience. pic.twitter.com/76YnpQhf0e
— Mike Bales 🫡🇺🇸 (@MikeBales) May 3, 2026
How is employment looking in that sector, is the trend line for jobs going up or down?
Imagine that...
whiterock said:FLBear5630 said:
Really, this guy...
This is your source that Trump's policies are working? Come on, at least try and be a little objective. Did you get your Trump Hormone Shot today so you are feeling extra 'Trumpy"?
I see you made an ad hominem argument because you could not refute anything he said.
It was a marketing piece, so why wouldn't we look at the messenger? There was no data. He used a 1st quarter business investment number to justify National policy? Did you catch what year this 1st quarter number is the highest since? 2023. Wasn't that under Biden?
If you are going to post marketing by the guy that literally wrote a book that he has a love affair with Trump as fact, don't be surprised to be called on it.
Really, I was a bit disappointed in you posting that, not up to your usual standard. Hung over?
More Americans turning in their cars to buy new ones are finding that their vehicles aren’t worth what they owe https://t.co/CoNQty0wAL
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 3, 2026
HuMcK said:
How is employment looking in that sector, is the trend line for jobs going up or down?
Companies hire when they do not have enough labor to produce existing or anticipated orders. So the first thing one needs to see to expected job growth is leading indicators like orders. Which leads to investments in plant capacity, which in turn leads to new job creation.
Trends aren't just good. They're outstanding.
Core US Factory Orders Surged In March To Best YoY Growth Since Nov 2022 https://t.co/doe66vG0r4
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 4, 2026
Another direct with some additional details.
US industry continues to show strength and confidence.
— Quantus Insights (@QuantusInsights) May 4, 2026
US Factory Orders +1.5% (vs 0.4% exp, +0.3% last)
Ex-transport +1.6% (vs 1.3% exp, +1.2% last) all pointing to broad-based strength.
We pair that with ISM Manufacturing PMI holding steady at 52.7 in April (expansion for…
Devastating. https://t.co/0tPOog9z6a
— Fred Wellman (@FPWellman) May 4, 2026
Acting AG Todd Blanche: "In the beef industry, the 'Big Four' processors control over 85% of the beef processing market…Later this week, we will be announcing an historic settlement that will directly affect the prices of proteins like chicken, pork, and turkey." pic.twitter.com/Qv6nN1NnIZ
— CSPAN (@cspan) May 4, 2026
whiterock said:HuMcK said:
How is employment looking in that sector, is the trend line for jobs going up or down?
Companies hire when they do not have enough labor to produce existing or anticipated orders. So the first thing one needs to see to expected job growth is leading indicators like orders. Which leads to investments in plant capacity, which in turn leads to new job creation.
Trends aren't just good. They're outstanding.Core US Factory Orders Surged In March To Best YoY Growth Since Nov 2022 https://t.co/doe66vG0r4
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 4, 2026
Ah yes, I see. So...sector employment is trending down then.
Now will the wages allow us to keep up with the continuing increase in inflation? If so, then all sectors will look good.
Americans 55 and up control most wealth, and many of them have decades of living left. https://t.co/lSmOqjOW1t
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 5, 2026
HuMcK said:whiterock said:HuMcK said:
How is employment looking in that sector, is the trend line for jobs going up or down?
Companies hire when they do not have enough labor to produce existing or anticipated orders. So the first thing one needs to see to expected job growth is leading indicators like orders. Which leads to investments in plant capacity, which in turn leads to new job creation.
Trends aren't just good. They're outstanding.Core US Factory Orders Surged In March To Best YoY Growth Since Nov 2022 https://t.co/doe66vG0r4
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 4, 2026
Ah yes, I see. So...sector employment is trending down then.
current trends will not change substantially until factory construction/addition is complete. Can't hire people to work at a factory that hasn't been built yet.
boognish_bear said:Americans 55 and up control most wealth, and many of them have decades of living left. https://t.co/lSmOqjOW1t
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 5, 2026
always amazed at these kinds of stories. When did the over 55 demographic NOT own the majority of wealth in the country?
You have a point there...
whiterock said:boognish_bear said:Americans 55 and up control most wealth, and many of them have decades of living left. https://t.co/lSmOqjOW1t
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 5, 2026
always amazed at these kinds of stories. When did the over 55 demographic NOT own the majority of wealth in the country?
True...and will probably always be true. I guess the sheer size of the Baby Boomers generation changes the context some.
Great article to explain the movement of tectonic plates reordering the economy.
In college economics classes we studied the "rust belt" experience - decline of aging American manufacturing facilities rendered uneconomical by free trade. Today, a new @rust belt" is unfolding - the closure of clerical & coding cubicle farms rendered unnecessary by technological advancement. Replacing them will be…..American manufacturing, particularly energy generation. The conventional wisdom is no longer "learn to code." It's "learn a trade." Human hands will have to maintain and repair the machines that will be doing all the coding.
In college economics classes we studied the "rust belt" experience - decline of aging American manufacturing facilities rendered uneconomical by free trade. Today, a new @rust belt" is unfolding - the closure of clerical & coding cubicle farms rendered unnecessary by technological advancement. Replacing them will be…..American manufacturing, particularly energy generation. The conventional wisdom is no longer "learn to code." It's "learn a trade." Human hands will have to maintain and repair the machines that will be doing all the coding.
The biggest story of the year is the way the economy is being reshaped right in front of our eyes.
— Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ (@FreightAlley) May 5, 2026
The heartland, being obliterated by globalization, is making an economic comeback thanks to the AI build out, abundant energy, and tax policies that encourage domestic sourced…
Older millennials—now ages 36 to 45—have quietly become the highest-earning, biggest-spending generation of homebuyers in the market, per the NAR
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 5, 2026
They post the highest median household income of any generational group at $132,700, buy the largest homes at a median 2,100 square…
America’s auto industry is currently strained by higher aluminum prices.
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) May 5, 2026
Global aluminum prices are about $3,500 per ton, but tariff charges have raised the U.S. price to $6,100. (Compared to $3,220 a year ago.)https://t.co/CadS1LK1xm
College graduates now own more than 75% of American household wealth, up from 50% in 1989.
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) May 5, 2026
College grads make up approximately 40% of the U.S. population.
👉🏻 https://t.co/77uoQ6qCET pic.twitter.com/bgbQhNQUtU
Just takes time. The boomers and Genx were not much different, 35 is when you start earning real money. Until then you gain experience.
FLBear5630 said:
Just takes time. The boomers and Genx were not much different, 35 is when you start earning real money. Until then you gain experience.
The 20 somethings these days expect six figures. Either personally or from their significant other. Unrealistic expectations.
My first salary was $25,000 in 1986. I was making bank compared to my fellow college grads.
Call it a tax, the people are outraged! Call it a tariff, the people get out their checkbooks and wave their American flags!!!
Same here, outside of Army (PFC pay wouldn't wish that on anyone) first job was 26k with a Masters. Took me 10 years to break 50!
Funny what they dont realize is the experience you get doing the **** field work and analysis is what propels you to next levels. Gotta do the work, shortcuts not worth it.
Funny what they dont realize is the experience you get doing the **** field work and analysis is what propels you to next levels. Gotta do the work, shortcuts not worth it.
Dear lort
The Flex Loan, a new type of payday loan pioneered by Advance Financial in Tennessee, allows residents to borrow up to $4,000 at a 279.5% interest rate.
— ProPublica (@propublica) May 5, 2026
It has burdened low-income borrowers while generating huge profits for lenders.https://t.co/mVCStJqu8n
boognish_bear said:
Dear lortThe Flex Loan, a new type of payday loan pioneered by Advance Financial in Tennessee, allows residents to borrow up to $4,000 at a 279.5% interest rate.
— ProPublica (@propublica) May 5, 2026
It has burdened low-income borrowers while generating huge profits for lenders.https://t.co/mVCStJqu8n
Why don't they just hold them at gunpoint? it would be more humane.
boognish_bear said:
Dear lortThe Flex Loan, a new type of payday loan pioneered by Advance Financial in Tennessee, allows residents to borrow up to $4,000 at a 279.5% interest rate.
— ProPublica (@propublica) May 5, 2026
It has burdened low-income borrowers while generating huge profits for lenders.https://t.co/mVCStJqu8n
Somewhere a Mafia family reads this and observes 'and we're getting called greedy and heartless?'
RD2WINAGNBEAR86 said:FLBear5630 said:
Just takes time. The boomers and Genx were not much different, 35 is when you start earning real money. Until then you gain experience.
The 20 somethings these days expect six figures. Either personally or from their significant other. Unrealistic expectations.
My first salary was $25,000 in 1986. I was making bank compared to my fellow college grads.
I got you beat. $20K in 89 and happy to have it!