Jobless Claims Hit 56-Year Low, Tied Record
The second-to-last jobless claims report was tied for the lowest in the last 56 years. (That's in honor of @OddStats returning)
Jobs Beat Expectations, but Wages Remain Weak
This is a better jobs report than I expected but AHE was weak. This needs to improve.
Global Debt Surges to $353 Trillion, US Influence Wanes
Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from US https://t.co/ODETyZsMTB
New Financial Crisis Looms, Different From 2008
Why would anyone expect a similar crisis? BBC: "A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one" https://t.co/L8Q709Yh4N
S&P 500 Still Below Inflation-Adjusted Peak After 16 Years
More than 16 years after the tech bubble burst, the S&P 500 was still below its inflation-adjusted peak. Now that's what we call a bubble. https://t.co/7QyYxKECs4
Current Market Mirrors 2009, Promising Massive Long-Term Rally
"This market reminds me a lot of 2009." "You mean we're going to rally 750% in over the next 17 years?"
2022‑23 Market Gains ~20% Real Return, No Bubble
Since the beginning of 2022, the stock market is up a little over 20% adjusted for inflation. That's a decent return but hardly in bubble territory. https://t.co/u8xJ9WpKcw
S&P
In 23 days, the S&P 500 lost 9.5%. Then in 11 days, it gained 10.7%. Crazy times
Bezos Earns $80k Salary, $1.6M Perks
Amazon still pays Jeff Bezos $80k in salary—plus $1.6 million for travel and security https://t.co/qpdf4anDZC
Caterpillar's $500 Share Gain Drives Dow's Rise
Over the last year, Caterpillar has added about $500 per share. That's a good part of the Dow's gain. https://t.co/JWW2PLLveG
Dishwasher Shortage Hits Restaurants Hard
Restaurants Are Finding It Harder Than Ever to Hire Someone to Wash the Dishes https://t.co/R6XyfN0sju
Democrats Push Regulator to Curb Offshore War Betting
I'm not trying to be provocative but I don't understand the desire for regulations here. "House Democrats call on federal regulator to crack down on offshore prediction market war bets" https://t.co/wrLAhrMp8i
Magnificent Seven Shed $1.1 Trillion in Market Value
"as of early April 2026, the Magnificent Seven giants have collectively lost $1.1 trillion in market cap." https://t.co/9cSOg8GBjC
Unemployment Hits Historic Low Since 1971‑1998
The current unemployment rate is lower than where it was every single month from 1971 to 1998. https://t.co/VAAexazBPH
Economy Thriving: Record Gains Amid Minimal Recession
The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This week’s ADP payroll report was better than expected. The retail sales report was also better than expected and the January report was revised higher. The ISM Manufacturing report was positive for the third month in a row,...