The Daily Ninja 8/13/24
Updates From The Economic Ninja
(8/12/2024)
📉 The trending downward indicator of the economy is a big indication that trouble is brewing.
📉 Commodity prices tumbling indicate underlying weakness in the global economy, signaling a potential recession.
💰 The money changers have kept a lot of information away from you, affecting how people make money in the world.
🚨 Copper is viewed as a signal of what is likely to happen with the economy, according to Bart Milik, Global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities.
📉 The narrative of the super cycle in growth industries like electric vehicles and renewable energy is dissipating very quickly, with copper futures down nearly 12% over the last month.
🌍 It looks like the entire world is contracting at the same time, not just an American recession that we're seeing, we're seeing it all around the globe.
💰 The potential for higher inflation as a result of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates again.
💳 The banks will still be loaning during a depression, but most people couldn't afford it and could not qualify for the loans.
(8/12/2024)
🔥 Nancy Pelosi's alleged role in pressuring President Biden to drop out is causing turmoil within the party.
🤔 Biden's Freudian slip about a peaceful transfer of power if Trump wins raises questions about potential future unrest.
🔑 There are many loopholes and tips to get your credit score up, leading to managing one's own credit effectively.
(8/12/2024)
💰 It's important to do your due diligence when investing, as many non-banking entities and alternative investment firms may vanish during a collapse, leaving investors in the dark.
🏦 Banks collapsing and underreporting is causing people to lose their savings without knowing where it went.
📉 "As the markets tank, you're going to see a lot of these would-be overnight success stories, these companies investing for people's retirement funds that are going to be completely fake."
📉 Many retirement companies are not insured by the FDIC, so be super careful about where your retirement savings are invested.
💸 The fear of losing retirement savings is a real and devastating concern for many Americans, especially those close to retirement.
(8/12/2024)
🏠 The housing market in Austin is collapsing, and it's a sign of what's to come in other states.
🏠 Austin housing market distress sees prices slashed by over 30%.
🏠 Austin's housing market is in acute distress as newly built homes flood the market while sales plummet, indicating a significant imbalance in supply and demand.
📉 Hedge funds are walking away from home Builders, leading to lower prices and potential lawsuits in the real estate market.
📉 Rising unemployment and inflation despite government claims of economic stability.
📈 The steep decline in Austin's housing market has outpaced the drop in new listings, indicating a potential housing crisis.
💰 The average price cut of 7.23% on new builds in Austin indicates very motivated sellers, with some properties being slashed by up to 31.3%.
(8/11/2024)
😨 The survey reveals a shift from using credit wisely to being unable to pay it off due to life circumstances, reflecting the economic challenges many Americans are facing.
💸 Many people are unaware that exceeding a certain utilization ratio on their credit cards can negatively impact their credit score.
📉 The economy crashes and goes into big housing corrections due to credit, not just stock market fluctuations.
💳 50% of American credit card holders carry a credit card balance from month to month, showing a rapid increase from previous years.
💳 Taking small steps to manage credit card debt can lead to a significant boost in credit score and financial opportunities.
💰 It's important to keep your credit score high, as having an 800+ credit score can save you a significant amount of money when dealing with banks.
📈 The idea of becoming the greatest financial educator in the country is a bold and ambitious goal, but it's inspiring to see someone striving for it.
💳 50% of American credit card holders have decided not to pay their balance and have no plan to do so, indicating a concerning trend in personal finance.
Go out and crush it!
-Ninja Out








