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Stocks in the US were spooked by what seemed like an imminent US involvement in Israel's offensive against Iran.Firing between Israel and Iran continued overnight. Iran used a hypersonic missile, while no attacks were seen from the US. Risk recovered and oil waned off highs.US officials signalled that the next 24 to 48 hours would be critical in determining whether a diplomatic solution with Iran is possible - or if the president might resort to military action instead, according to ABC.APAC stocks were mostly lower following the softer handover from Wall Street; US equity futures recovered from earlier lows.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly softer cash open, with the Euro Stoxx 50 future down -0.3% after cash closed with losses of 1.0% on Tuesday.Highlights include UK CPI, US Building Permits, Housing Starts, Jobless Claims, Fed, Riksbank & BCB Policy Announcements, speakers include ECB's Nagel, Elderson, Lane, de Guindos, Panetta, BoC's Macklem; Fed Chair Powell, Supply from Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Firing between Israel and Iran continued overnight. Iran used a hypersonic missile, while no attacks were seen from the US. Risk recovered and oil waned off highs.US officials signalled that the next 24 to 48 hours would be critical in determining whether a diplomatic solution with Iran is possible -- or if the president might resort to military action instead, according to ABC.European bourses tread water amid geopolitical updates and the looming FOMC rate decision; US equity futures are modestly higher.USD gives back some of Tuesday's gains; Antipodeans lead whilst the CHF underperforms.Gilts initially pressured after CPI. More recently, modest bid into the green awaiting rhetoric from Iran's Supreme Leader.Crude softer as traders await updates from the US; XAU also on the backfoot.Looking ahead, US Building Permits, Housing Starts, Jobless Claims, Fed & BCB Policy Announcements, speakers include ECB's Nagel, Elderson, Lane, de Guindos, BoC's Macklem; Fed Chair Powell.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

The Bank of Canada's decision to leave interest rates at 2.75% tells Canadians that at this stage, the bank's eye is firmly on inflation. However, Governor Tiff Macklem made comments at the press conference showing a willingness to cut rates, if the Canadian economy showed signs of distress later this year. On today's show to help us dig into the considerations being taken by the BoC at this critical juncture - and for his view on how to allocate and balance portfolios in a somewhat more international trade, is Fidelity Portfolio Manager David Tulk. Recorded on June 5, 2025. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

The Bank of Canada held rates, but don't let that fool you... the market isn't anticipating cuts, and inflation is far from over. In "Fixed, Variable, or Broke?", we'll dissect the BoC's unspoken signals and reveal why fixed mortgage rates might rise, not fall. Discover why adaptability, not just a low rate, is your winning strategy in a market where debt is quietly sabotaging mortgage readiness. Tune in for clarity on your mortgage choices and a plan to navigate the hidden risks ahead.

This week, the Bank of Canada (BoC) decided to hold its key interest rate at 2.75%, which was a surprise to nobody, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. With gross domestic product a little better than expected, inflation dropping and jobs steady, a rate cut wouldn't have made sense. Philip discusses what might have to happen in the future to lead to another rate drop, and how much room the BoC has for further cuts.

US President Trump is to meet with German Chancellor Merz at 11:45EDT/16:45BST today.US President Trump said the "debt limit should be entirely scrapped..."; separately, he banned travel from certain nationsAPAC trade was mixed, European futures point to a flat openDXY saw a slight reprieve, EUR/USD took a breather and GBP was rangeboundFixed benchmarks held onto recent gains, JGBs were briefly knocked by the 30yr auctionCrude lacklustre, and unreactive to Trump and Putin holding a conversationLooking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Orders, Swedish CPI, Italian Retail Sales, EZ Producer Prices, US Jobless Claims, Challenger Layoffs, US International Trade, Canadian Trade, ECB Policy Announcement; BoE DMP, Danish Holiday, Speakers including ECB President Lagarde, BoE's Greene, Fed's Kugler, Harker, Schmid & BoC's Kozicki, Supply from Spain & France, Earnings from Broadcom, DocuSign, Wise & CMC Markets.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump is to meet with German Chancellor Merz at 11:45EDT/16:45BST today.European bourses opened flat before climbing, which supported US futures, but are now off best.FX markets broadly contained as EUR awaits the upcoming ECB rate announcement.Bonds broadly trading near session highs, Bunds benefit after strong auctions from Spain/France.Crude prices stabilise after sinking post-Saudi report, technical breakout boosts spot silver.Looking ahead, US Jobless Claims, Challenger Layoffs, US International Trade, Canadian Trade, ECB Policy Announcement; BoE DMP, Danish Holiday, Speakers including ECB President Lagarde, BoE's Greene, Fed's Kugler, Harker, Schmid & BoC's Kozicki. Earnings from Broadcom & DocuSign.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Send us a textDollar slides as ADP and ISM data miss estimates. Still, investors see55bps Fed cuts in 2025 ahead of NFPs. BoC stands pad, signals that onemore cut may be possible. ECB could deliver dovish rate cut; euro couldpull back.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/enRisk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Disclosure for an up to date risk warningReceive your daily market and forex news analysis directly from experienced forex and market news analysts! Tune in here to stay updated on a daily basis: https://www.xm.com/weekly-forex-review-and-outlookIn-depth forex news analysis on all major currencies, such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD

US President Trump is reportedly set to speak with Chinese President Xi on Friday, according to sources. It was also reported that White House Press Secretary said the Trump-Xi call will be held very soon.White House said the Wednesday trade offer deadline letter was authentic and they are on track for good deals.APAC stocks traded mostly higher following the gains on Wall St where sentiment was lifted by better-than-expected JOLTS data and with some slight optimism with US President Trump and Chinese President Xi reportedly set to speak this Friday.KOSPI outperformed and is on course for a bull market following the Presidential Election which was won by the DP's Lee Jae-Myung who was later sworn in.European equity futures indicate a mildly positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.3% after the cash market finished with gains of 0.4% on Tuesday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ, UK, US Composite/Services PMI Final, US ADP National Employment, US ISM Services, BoC & NBP Policy Announcements, Fed Beige Book, Speakers include Fed's Bostic, Cook & US Treasury Secretary Bessent, Supply from UK, Earnings from PVH & Dollar Tree.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic says he had constructive talks with USTR Greer; are advancing in the correct direction at "pace".US President Trump's order to increase steel and aluminium tariffs to 50% has taken effect, aside from the UK. The UK is still subject to 25% tariffs on steel, with the UK failing to get the 0% tariffs promised in the US ‘deal' implemented in time.European bourses climb higher and currently at session highs; US futures are modestly higher with some outperformance in the RTY.USD is incrementally lower/flat, whilst Antipodeans lead the G10 list.Bonds are weighed on by upward revisions to PMIs, Gilts lag after US metal measures.Crude tilts higher with US-Iran negotiations seemingly at a stalemate.Looking ahead, US Composite/Services PMI Final, US ADP National Employment, US ISM Services, BoC & NBP Policy Announcements, Fed Beige Book, Speakers including Fed's Bostic, Cook & US Treasury Secretary Bessent. Earnings from PVH & Dollar Tree.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Send us a textDollar rebounds on hopes of Trump-Xi call. Data points to labor market weakness ahead of Friday's NFP. Eurozone CPI slows ahead of ECB, BoC set to stand pat. Stocks gain, gold retreats, oil advances on geopolitical tensions.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/enRisk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Disclosure for an up to date risk warningReceive your daily market and forex news analysis directly from experienced forex and market news analysts! Tune in here to stay updated on a daily basis: https://www.xm.com/weekly-forex-review-and-outlookIn-depth forex news analysis on all major currencies, such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD

Send us a textIn this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming sits down with special guest Ben Rabidoux—economist, housing analyst, and founder of Edge Realty Analytics—to expose the harsh truths behind Toronto's condo market and the broader economic forces reshaping Canadian real estate.This isn't fear-mongering. It's a data-backed dissection of a market facing systemic risk. From blanket appraisals and stalled closings to investor denial and government intervention, this is Canada's “Big Short” moment—happening in real time.If you're a buyer, seller, developer, or policymaker: this is essential viewing.In This Episode:Why Toronto's pre-construction condo model was always destined to failHow banks are quietly pushing risky lending practices through blanket appraisalsWhat the BoC, Carney, and tariff politics really mean for housing policyWhy resale data hides the true structural issues in housing supplyHow investor pullback and stalled development set the stage for a crunch in 2028What policymakers can't (or won't) fix—and what that means for future buyersWhy no one wants to admit that sentiment—not just interest rates—is the real problemTimestamps:00:00 – Why Ben Rabidoux is this show's version of a celebrity03:00 – How tariffs and political games are shaping the macroeconomic outlook10:00 – The coming housing crunch: not “if,” but “when”18:00 – The condo crisis and Canada's very own Big Short26:00 – RBC's blanket appraisals and the risk to the banking system34:00 – Government bailouts, false optimism, and systemic denial44:00 – What happens when 76% of buyers can't close?50:00 – Predictions for 2025 and beyondIf you've been waiting for someone to explain what's actually going on—without spin, slogans, or sales tactics—this is the conversation you've been looking for.Subscribe, comment, and share this episode with someone who still thinks “real estate only goes up.”Bosley Real EstateBosley Real Estate: Family-owned since 1928, delivering trusted real estate services across Ontario.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe and Follow:Toronto Realty Group WebsiteToronto Realty Group YouTubeToronto Realty Blog InstagramToronto Realty Blog TwitterToronto Realty Blog Facebook

This episode of Macro Mondays aired live at 12:30pm BST on Monday, the 2nd of June, 2025. Research Analyst Will Cunliffe from Onyx Officials joins Direct Trader James Todd as James Brodie is teaching abroad. Join us LIVE every Monday at 12:30 PM UK time for Macro Mondays with James Brodie and James Todd, where we break down the biggest financial market moves and what's coming next!

This week in Canadian real estate, we saw a rare move toward improving housing affordability—but is it too little, too late?The federal government has announced a GST rebate for first-time home buyers purchasing new homes valued up to $1.5 million. Homes under $1 million will be eligible for a full GST rebate—as much as $50,000—while homes between $1 million and $1.5 million receive a partial rebate. The government claims this will help reduce upfront costs for young Canadians and spur new housing construction. But when you consider that only 10–20% of Canada's roughly 300,000 annual first-time buyers purchase new homes, this measure will actually benefit just 30,000 to 60,000 people nationwide. A step in the right direction? Yes. A scalable solution to affordability? Probably not.And while tax relief is welcome, the bigger issue continues to loom: the soaring cost of construction. Since 2017, Canada's Building Construction Price Index has jumped 90%, nearly doubling costs in just eight years—largely driven by pandemic-era supply chain shocks and inflation. This means even with incentives, developers are unlikely to hit federal housing targets, and pre-sale markets will remain fragile as margins thin and feasibility erodes.We also take a deep dive into Canada's residential mortgage debt, which now totals over $2.42 trillion—including $2.07 trillion in mortgages and $350 billion in HELOCs. That's nearly $370,000 in average mortgage debt across the 6.5 million homes with outstanding loans. With an average amortization of 20 years and today's fixed rates around 4.14%, the average monthly mortgage payment comes in at $2,256. That's barely more than Canada's average rent of $2,109, showing how thin the line between renting and owning has become for many households.Meanwhile in the U.S., delinquency rates on car loans have hit record highs—over 6.5% of borrowers are now more than 60 days behind. It's a stark indicator of mounting financial stress, and one that could spill over into the broader economy, potentially triggering interest rate cuts and even recessionary pressure stateside. A U.S. slowdown almost always influences Canada, especially when it comes to monetary policy.We also zoom out and look at G7 home price trends, and the results are jaw-dropping. Since 1985, Canada leads the G7 in inflation-adjusted home price appreciation—up 360%. That's even after an 18% national correction from peak pricing. For comparison, the UK is up 340%, the U.S. 220%, while Japan's prices have actually fallen 30%. The data paints a picture of just how extreme Canada's housing market has become over time—and how hard it may be to “normalize.”And finally, we preview next week's Bank of Canada interest rate decision. As of May 26th, odds are now sitting at 70% that there will be no cut, despite growing calls for relief. With inflation data holding steady and economic signals mixed, the BoC remains cautious.In our mini market update: Vancouver has just crossed 18,000 active listings—the most in 12 years—while May sales are on track to be the lowest ever recorded for the month, even as prices spike. Median prices are now within 1% of all-time highs, and average prices are up over $50,000 in just 30 days. It's a paradoxical moment: high supply, low sales, rising prices. Welcome to 2025. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Send us a textISM PMIs and NFP data to shape Fed interest rate bets. ECB set to cut rates, focus to fall on forward guidance. BoC to stand pat amid inflation concerns.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/enRisk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Disclosure for an up to date risk warningReceive your daily market and forex news analysis directly from experienced forex and market news analysts! Tune in here to stay updated on a daily basis: https://www.xm.com/weekly-forex-review-and-outlookIn-depth forex news analysis on all major currencies, such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD.

APAC stocks were on the back foot following the sell-off on Wall St where stocks, treasuries and the dollar were pressured amid deficit concerns and a weak 20-year auction.US President Trump said he was feeling very good about the bill in Congress; US House Speaker Johnson said on Wednesday that they were yet to decide on a vote on the tax bill that night or on Thursday but added that the Trump tax bill is moving forward.Bitcoin extended on gains and printed a fresh all-time high of above the USD 111k level; Texas House approved the bill to create a Bitcoin reserve.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.8% after the cash market closed flat on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ, UK, US Flash PMIs, German Ifo, US Jobless Claims, Canadian Producer Prices, NZ Retail Sales, ECB Minutes, Speakers including RBA's Hauser, BoE's Breeden, Dhingra & Pill, ECB's Elderson & de Guindos, BoC's Gravelle, Fed's Barkin & Williams, Supply from Spain, France & US.Earnings from BT, British Land, easyJet, QinetiQ, Tate & Lyle, ConvaTec, Intertek, Generali, PKN Orlen, Allegro, Julius Baer, Galenica, Autodesk, Ross & Analog Devices.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump's Tax/Spending bill is currently being debated in the US House (passed the Rules Committee overnight), the debate has formally hit the two-hour minimum as of the time of publication; vote time TBC.European stocks trade lower following the Wall Street and APAC losses; US equity futures attempt to recover recent losses.USD mixed vs. peers, EUR and GBP digest PMI metrics, JPY narrowly leads.USTs a little firmer finding some reprieve following 20yr weakness, Bunds choppy following EZ PMIs.Crude pressured amid reports of further OPEC+ output hikes, Spot gold a little lower.Bitcoin extended on gains and printed a fresh all-time high of above the USD 111k level; Texas House approved the bill to create a Bitcoin reserve.Looking ahead, US Flash PMIs, Jobless Claims, Canadian Producer Prices, NZ Retail Sales, ECB Minutes. Speakers including RBA's Hauser, BoE's Breeden, Dhingra & Pill, ECB's Elderson & de Guindos, BoC's Gravelle, Fed's Barkin & Williams, Supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Canada's inflation rate just dropped to 1.7% — way below the Bank of Canada's 2% target. So… why are we still waiting for rate cuts? In this episode of Make Money Count, Marcus & Justin break down why the BoC is hesitant to cut, what this means for homeowners and investors, and what smart mortgage moves you should be considering right now.

“Don't call the meeting to sell those shares!”___P was a shareholder in D1. D1 owned Techshares, shares in TechCo: [1]D1 did not trade. Its purpose was holding Techshares: [16] The Techshares were illiquid: [25], [26]A GM of D1 was called proposing D1 would either (i) sell the Techshares to a specified purchaser or (ii) failing that, go into MVL: [2]P sought injunctions restraining D1 from calling the meeting: [3]P said: P had made a purchase offer more favourable to D1 than the proposed offer, and inadequate time had been given to consider proposal (i): [6](An earlier injunction had been granted, restraining D1 from issuing further shares that would dilute P's holding: [9], [10])Following the costs of the initial part of this litigation, D1's dirs represented that it would need funding or D1 would be placed in VA or MVL with the Techshares sold for “fire sale” prices: [19], [20], [24]D1 hoped to obtain TechCo's shareholder list to sell the Techshares. TechCo resisted, instead proposing Offeror: [30] - [32]Offers were made by Offeror: [34], [36]D1 sought TechCo's approval to “shop” Offeror's offer to other TechCo shareholders, but TechCo made no response: [39]Another, apparently more attractive offer, was made by another party backed by P's controlling mind: [42]Interestingly, P (having changed its name, leading to brief confusion) made a further more attractive offer: [47] - [51]The D1 dirs reviewed all offers and (including because of some opacity with P's finances) recommended that Offeror's (apparently less attractive) offer be accepted: [65]P provided evidence to show it had the assets to underpin its offer: [70] - [73]Further corro was exchanged regarding the P's (and the P's controlling mind's) ability to fund the offer: [74] - [78]The evidence put forward did not convince the Court of P's ability to fund the offer: [79]RE (i) the Court found no serious Q in part because P's argument (“a summary is not sufficient. The full offer should have been disclosed”) did not ID any part of the offer not disclosed in the offer summary: [87] - [91], [97], [101]With that, balance of convenience for (i) became irrelevant: [114]RE (ii) and the P's previous application re share dilution the Court was prepared to proceed as if there was a serious question to be tried: [119]The Court found the BoC favoured a limited injunction; a short delay on the SHs' ability to appoint a liquidator while they negotiated: [126]The outcome would have been different if P had sought a longer, or indefinite, injunction: [127]___Please follow James d'Apice, Coffee and a Case Note, and Gravamen on your favourite platform!www.gravamen.com.au

Fed kept rates unchanged; noted that risks to the economic outlook increased further and risks to both sides of the mandate have risen.President Trump said he is unwilling to lower tariffs to get China to the table; also reported that Trump is to rescind global chip curbs.APAC stocks were mostly higher following the mildly positive handover from Wall St; European stocks are set to open higher.DXY is steady with the USD mixed vs. peers, antipodeans lead, GBP underpinned by an expected trade deal with the US (to be announced today).Looking ahead, highlights include German Trade Balance, US Jobless Claims, Wholesale Sales & NY Fed SCE, BoE, Norges & Riksbank Policy Announcements, BoE DMP, BoE's Bailey & BoC's Macklem, Supply from Spain & US.Earnings from Coinbase, Cloudflare, Draftkings, Affirm, Shopify, ConocoPhillips, Warner Bros Discovery, Zealand Pharma, Maersk, Henkel, Lanxess, Rheinmetall, Infineon, Heidelberg Materials, Siemens Energy Leonardo, Mediobanca, Prysmian, Poste Italiane, Enel & BMPS.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Equities complex broadly positive in anticipation of US President Trump's deal announcement; NQ +1.3%.DXY back above 100, EUR/USD slips onto a 1.12 handle, GBP eyes UK-US trade deal and BoE.Gilts edge higher into the BoE and Trump's announcement, USTs & Bunds slip slightly.USD pickup weighs on gold whilst crude remains focused on geopolitical developments.Looking ahead, US Jobless Claims, Wholesale Sales & NY Fed SCE, BoE Policy Announcement, BoE DMP, BoE's Bailey & BoC's Macklem, Supply from the US. Earnings from Coinbase, Cloudflare, Draftkings, Affirm, Shopify, ConocoPhillips, Warner Bros Discovery.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

USTR's office was reported on Friday to have prepared a framework for staggered reciprocal trade negotiations aimed at streamlining talks with 18 partners on a rolling basis over the next 2 months until the US's July 8th deadline, according to WSJ.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said he had interaction with his Chinese counterpart in Washington last week and thinks the Chinese will see the tariff level as unsustainable and he also thinks there is a path to an agreement with China on tariffs, according to ABC New; US Agriculture Secretary said the US is holding daily conversations with China over tariffs.APAC stocks were mixed amid a lack of major catalysts from over the weekend and with a very quiet calendar to start a busy week of earnings results and key data releases including the latest US NFP report.ECB policymakers reportedly are becoming increasingly confident about a rate cut in June although there is little to no appetite for a big move, according to six sources cited by Reuters.European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.2% after the cash market finished with gains of 0.8% on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index, BoC's Market Participants Survey, Speakers including ECB's Rehn & de Guindos, Supply from the EU, Earnings from Domino's Pizza, Roper, NXP Semiconductors, Schneider Electric & Henkel.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

USTR's office was reported on Friday to have prepared a framework for staggered reciprocal trade negotiations aimed at streamlining talks with 18 partners on a rolling basis over the next 2 months until the US's July 8th deadline, according to WSJ.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said he had interaction with his Chinese counterpart in Washington last week and thinks the Chinese will see the tariff level as unsustainable and he also thinks there is a path to an agreement with China on tariffs, according to ABC New; US Agriculture Secretary said the US is holding daily conversations with China over tariffs.European indices are modestly firmer whilst US futures are incrementally in the red.Choppy USD session thus far on spot month end, GBP bid whilst CHF lags.Relatively contained start to the week for USTs, EGBs lag slightly into supply.Crude is lacklustre despite US-Iran talks, Gold continues to pullback.Looking ahead, US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index, BoC's Market Participants Survey, Speakers including ECB's Rehn & de Guindos, Supply from the EU, Earnings from Domino's Pizza, Roper, NXP Semiconductors.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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In this week we cover some of the most consequential turning points in Canada's housing narrative to date including the breakdown of the Federal Conservative and Liberal housing plans. New home construction is collapsing at a national level—plummeting in cities like Vancouver by as much as 36% year-over-year—just as Canadians are being asked to decide who should lead the country through the next era of growth, or decline. We begin with the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision: after seven cuts in the last 12 months, the BoC held steady at 2.75%, citing uncertainty caused by the ongoing U.S. tariff war. Governor Tiff Macklem emphasized that monetary policy can't fix trade disputes but must focus on maintaining price stability. Although unemployment is rising and growth is slowing, the threat of inflation led the Bank to pause further cuts. At the same time, bond yields are surging, which could soon push mortgage rates higher, adding yet another affordability challenge for buyers.Inflation data offered a brief reprieve, coming in at 2.3% for March—cooler than expected—thanks largely to lower gas prices. Shelter costs remain high but are decelerating, and rents continue to trend downward. National home sales, however, paint a more sobering picture. Volumes fell 5% month-over-month and 9% year-over-year, making this past March the slowest on record since 2009. Despite that, prices have only dipped modestly—just 2.1% year-over-year by HPI, and 3.7% by average price—suggesting the market remains surprisingly resilient even as sentiment erodes.But it's the housing start data that really underlines the problem: Canada posted the lowest monthly housing starts in six years, and it's getting worse. Toronto's pre-sale condo market has all but collapsed. Sales are 88% below the 10-year average, and unsold inventory now sits at a staggering 78 months of supply! That's 6 years! Developers are pulling out, projects are being cancelled or converted to rentals, and there's zero profit margin left in many builds. As construction slows, a severe future housing shortage feels inevitable as the roller coaster continues.Finally, we break down the election housing platforms of both the Liberal and Conservative parties. The Liberals plan to double annual home construction to 500,000, reintroduce tax incentives for rental construction, and create a new government housing agency—yet offer little in the way of realistic execution given Canada hasn't built more than 270,000 homes in a single year in over four decades. Meanwhile, the Conservatives propose slashing GST on new homes up to $1.3M, punishing cities that fail to meet housing targets, and offering financial rewards to those that exceed them. They aim to unleash supply by freeing up federal land and cutting red tape, though critics argue their platform lacks implementation details.If housing affordability matters to you—and it should—then this episode is essential listening. We examine not only the data but the direction each political party is trying to take Canada. With construction grinding to a halt, affordability still out of reach for most, and developers hitting pause across the country, the decisions we make now will define the housing market for the next generation.  _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

US bourses finished mixed with futures thereafter pressured after NVIDIA flagged 5.5bln of charges.White House said over 15 trade deal proposals are being considered and some could be announced soon.DXY gave back some of Tuesday's strength, EUR/USD back above 1.13 and Cable above 1.3250 into UK CPI.USTs paused for breath after gains sparked by Treasury officials, Bunds rebounded and JGBs retested 141.00Crude benchmarks lackluster, XAU hit another record high while base peers followed the risk tone lowerLooking ahead, highlights include UK CPI, US Retail Sales, NZ CPI, BoC Policy Announcement, Speakers including Fed's Powell, Cook, Hammack, Logan & Schmid, BoC's Macklem & Rogers, Supply from Germany & US.Earnings from Heineken, US Bancorp, Abbott, Progressive, Travelers, Prologis, Autliv, Citizens, First Horizon, Alcoa, Barratt Redrow, Moncler, Brunello Cucinelli & Lindt.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

China is said to be open to talks if US President Trump shows respect, via Bloomberg sources; China wants Trump to rein in cabinet members and show consistency; wants US talks to address concerns on Taiwan and sanctions.White House said over 15 trade deal proposals are being considered and some could be announced soon.European indices downbeat, but some upside seen on source reports that China is open to talks, albeit with conditions; ASML -5% after poor Q1 results amid trade uncertainty.US equity futures lower and NQ underperforms with NVDA down 5.9% after it expects a USD 5.5bln hit due to export controls.USD is softer vs. G10 peers. Support from a conciliatory trade report proved to be fleeting.Fixed is underpinned by the risk-off tone, though off best given the latest China sources.Crude reverses losses on China sources, base metals hit on US' critical mineral investigation; gold tops USD 3,300/oz.Looking ahead, US Retail Sales, NZ CPI, BoC Policy Announcement, Speakers including Fed's Powell, Cook, Hammack, Logan & Schmid, BoC's Macklem & Rogers, Supply from the US.Earnings from US Bancorp, Abbott, Progressive, Travelers, Prologis, Autoliv, Citizens, First Horizon, Alcoa.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

According to Mighty K, this week is all about the Aqua-crotch! That's right??? We are again diving hair-first into the world of obscure glam metal. Whether you call it: glam metal, hair metal, cock rock, hard rock… this time we are focusing on bands carrying the torch of the 80s by fully embracing the Sunset Strip sound and vision in current times! Hope you dig.What are we all about here at InObscuria? Every week your two hosts crawl down to the crypts to exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. If you dig it… go dig it up and buy it! Support these artists and keep your devil horns high in the air!Songs this week include:Big Red Fire Truck - “Cravin'” from Cravin' - Single (2025)DÅZR - “Unsatisfied” from DÅZR - EP (2025)Deraps - “Last Fall” from Viva Rock N' Roll (2025)Dixie Dragster - “Payroll” from Payroll - Single(2023)The Bites - “Heather Leather” from Squeeze (2023)Bat6n R6uge M6rgue - “Massacre Of St. Valentine's Day” from Hat Trick - EP (2012)Denman - “High Heels & Leather” from The Life We Live - EP (2017)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

Send us a textParsonage-Turner Syndrome can mimic several other shoulder conditions, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment if not properly identified and differentiated.• PTS typically presents with sudden onset of severe shoulder pain lasting 2-3 weeks, often triggered by viruses or vaccinations• Common symptoms include limited active and passive range of motion, weakness, atrophy (especially in deltoids), and sometimes altered sensation• Rotator cuff tears differ by having better passive than active motion and usually having a clear mechanism of injury• Cervical nerve root compression can be distinguished by performing Spurling's test and gentle cervical traction• Adhesive capsulitis has a slower onset than PTS and typically doesn't cause the significant atrophy seen in PTS cases• Diagnostic imaging should be used after thorough clinical examination to confirm suspected diagnosis• EMG/nerve conduction studies are most helpful for confirming PTS after 3-4 weeks of symptoms• Always check for skin changes like pustules or rashes that might indicate shingles, which can cause brachial neuritisJoin us for our upcoming live course on May 31st, 2025 where we'll cover more differential diagnoses like these. Visit the website link in the show notes for more information and to reserve your spot.

ome sales in Vancouver just hit their lowest point in six years, marking yet another painful milestone in what's quickly becoming one of the most uncertain and volatile real estate markets in decades. And if you're wondering why this is happening, just look at the bigger picture—consumer confidence in Canada just hit an all-time low. That's right—lower than the depths of the Great Financial Crisis, and worse than the early pandemic panic. Business confidence is in the same horrific state, and these weren't even recorded after Trump's tariffs took effect. With those now in place, pressure is mounting on the Bank of Canada as it faces a nightmarish economic puzzle: GDP is rising, inflation is expected to heat back up, the housing market is crumbling, and record levels of debt are coming due for renewal. Meanwhile, the March real estate data for Vancouver has just dropped, and we're breaking down all the key metrics—from collapsing sales volumes to rising inventory to surprisingly resilient home prices—and analyzing what all this means for home values for the spring 2025 market.Let's talk inflation. March came in hot at 2.6%, a big jump from the previous month's 1.9%, and far above expectations. Mortgage interest costs have fallen again for the 18th straight month, but inflation is now at a seven-month high, forcing the Bank of Canada into a tightening corner. And behind the scenes, 45% of businesses expect to raise prices more than 5% this year—double what it was just six months ago. While tariffs may warrant easing, inflation is pushing back hard, and markets no longer expect a rate cut in April. Meanwhile, GDP rose again—up 0.4% in January after a 0.3% climb in December—led by energy and mining. While the headline looks positive, remember: per capita GDP has been in decline for over two years. The BOC may take these numbers at face value, but it's a fragile recovery at best.South of the border, the U.S. Fed held its rate at 4.5% last month, with possible cuts later this year. But Powell made it clear: if inflation stays sticky, high rates could persist. Their GDP forecast was revised down and inflation up. The takeaway? If the Fed cuts, Canada could follow—especially as our economic risks grow and global trade uncertainty lingers. In the mortgage world, renewals are surging—up 110% year-over-year—and projections vary widely. BMO sees rates at 2% by end of 2026, while Scotia sees no cuts until 2027. The big banks don't agree, but they're all aligned on one thing: no hikes are coming. That's welcome news for those riding variable rates or planning their next move.New housing supply is in freefall. National housing starts dropped 4% month-over-month and 12% year-over-year, but BC is the epicenter of the downturn: starts plunged 22% just last month and are down 32% from last year. In Vancouver alone, they're off by 18%. This comes at a time when building permits are at rock bottom—meaning even fewer homes will be built in the years to come. While inventory is high now, the longer-term risk is a devastating shortage. Just look at the national data going back to 1972: while population growth has doubled, housing completions have actually declined. CMHC now estimates we'll be short 3.5 million homes by 2030. Add affordability and suitability issues, and we're heading toward a full-blown housing crisis. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Send us a text-Today we'll be discussing a recent patient of mine who presented with left LE paresthesia and difficulty walking.-I'll review the evaluation and discuss the management process.(Video) Hyperthyroidism with myelopathy(Video) Cervical Myelopathy(Video) Transverse MyelitisMyelopathy playlist videos

Maria Dong returns to the podcast to discuss her new scifi psychological thriller/horror Psychopomp--out now! We discuss writing a book about a debtors' prison on the moon, the unfortunate timeliness of the subject matter, and fighting even if you know you're gonna lose. Plus, eat the rich! Marginalized storytelling! And Many More Topics. Pick up your copy of Psychopomp: https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/psychopomp Learn more about Maria Dong at: https://www.mariadong.com/ Follow Maria on BlueSky at: https://bsky.app/profile/mariadongwrites.bsky.social And don't miss Maria's first BoC interview: https://bitchesoncomics.com/episode-145-out-of-one-genre-and-into-another-featuring-maria-dong/ You can sign up for the monthly-ish? Bitches on Comics newsletter on our website. Follow Bitches on Comics on Bluesky and you can learn more about host Monika Estrella Negra at: http://audresrevenge.weebly.com You can learn more about host S.E. Fleenor at http://sefleenor.com and follow them on BlueSky. Follow our Sound Editor Kate on Twitter. Show us some love by giving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodChaser, or wherever you get your podcasts. Support us by joining our Patreon Community at http://patreon.com/queerspec Keep in touch with us, check out our curated listening lists, and see what we're up to by visiting our website: BitchesOnComics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US President Trump said he has April 2nd tariffs set. Separately, reports that copper tariffs could be implemented in weeks.US stocks were mixed, European futures point to a mildly positive open. APAC trade mostly firmer but capped.DXY posts marginal gains, EUR/USD sub-1.08, USD/JPY gradually rebounded while AUD briefly slipped on CPI.USTs continue to pull back from Tuesday's best, Bunds subdued but off post-Ifo lows.Crude mildly underpinned, copper jumped on the tariff reports but is off best, XAU range bound.Looking ahead, highlights include UK CPI, US Durable Goods, BoC & Riksbank Minutes, UK Spring Statement, Speakers including Fed's Musalem, Kashkari & ECB's Cipollone from Italy, Germany & US, Earnings from Porsche SE & Dollar Tree.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Send us a textWe tackle three common orthopedic questions submitted through YouTube, Facebook, and podcast emails. From diagnostic challenges to treatment options, these Q&As provide practical guidance for patients experiencing hip, foot, and knee conditions.• Young adults with hip pain that mimics arthritis might actually have labral tears or femoral acetabular impingement requiring MR arthrogram for diagnosis • Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia can coexist because they share common causes like calf tightness and forefoot pressure• Metatarsalgia encompasses several diagnoses including sesamoiditis, capsulitis, and plantar plate tears• Morton's neuroma typically causes paresthesia in the third/fourth toes with sharp, shocking pain• Treatment for foot conditions includes orthotics, stretching, metatarsal pads and intrinsic strengthening• ACL tears won't heal themselves, but some patients can function well without surgical repair• Secondary restraints (menisci, capsule, muscles) significantly influence knee stability after ACL injury• Non-athletes and those avoiding cutting/pivoting sports are better candidates for non-surgical ACL management

Fed maintained rates & dots, cut growth & lifted inflation projections. To slow the balance sheet runoff. Powell emphasized uncertainty, a wait-and-see approach.Trump posted "The Fed would be MUCH better off CUTTING RATES as U.S.Tariffs start to transition... into the economy"APAC stocks mixed, US futures saw a dovish reaction to the FOMCDXY pulled back, EUR/USD & GBP/USD briefly above 1.09 and 1.30 respectivelyFixed income bid post-FOMC though further gains were somewhat capped given the Tokyo holidayCrude firmer following the risk tone and factoring some geopolitical updates while XAU hit a new USD 3057/oz record highLooking ahead, highlights include US Philly Fed Index, Jobless Claims, Japanese CPI, German Producer Prices, BoE, SNB, Riksbank & SARB Policy Announcements, Speakers including ECB's Lagarde & Lane, SNB's Schlegel, Riksbank's Thedeen, BoC's Macklem & BoE's Bailey. Supply from Spain, France & US, Earnings from PDD, Jabil, Accenture, Micron, Nike, FedEx, RWE & Lanxess.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European risk tone deteriorates with US futures also slumping into the red, potentially driven by EU fiscal focus, post-FOMC pullback and attention returning to tariffs/trade.USD up vs. peers, Antipodeans lags, EUR slides and GBP eyes BoE.Bonds are bid post FOMC & as the tone deteriorates, Gilts lead on data & reports around the Spring Statement.Crude succumbs to the risk-off sentiment, with base metals also heading lower.Looking ahead, US Philly Fed Index, Jobless Claims, Japanese CPI, BoE & SARB Policy Announcements, Speakers including ECB's Lane, BoC's Macklem. Supply from the US, Earnings from Jabil, Micron, Nike, FedEx.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Breakfast of Champions is always been a special day of welcoming the new year with new and old friends and seeing our community come together in one place is magical! Although I have taken a step back from DJing and posting mixes, but without fail, BOC inspires me to keep on playing. If you were there with me on the dancefloor, I was seriously soaking in all your vibes... thank you all for making it such a memorable set! Catch me next on 3/22/25 at 7th West in Oakland with Disco Donutz! Find me at IG and FB @djshooey!

The Bank of Canada cut interest rates this week for the 7th consecutive time, lowering the overnight rate to 2.75%—a level we haven't seen since August 2022. But what really caught our attention wasn't just the cut itself—it was what Governor Tiff Macklem said at the press conference. Macklem explicitly stated that tariffs are restraining household spending intentions, and in response, the BOC is acting to stimulate the economy. That's right—he's openly admitting that the Bank is working to revive spending, which in Canada, largely means propping up the housing market. This isn't speculation. It's policy. And it's becoming increasingly clear that maintaining home prices is a top priority at the highest levels of government.But what does this mean for Canadians, especially those with mortgages renewing this year? We ran the numbers: a homeowner who took out an $800,000 mortgage in 2020 at 1.8% will see their monthly payments jump by $927 if they renew today at a 4.39% fixed rate. That's still 32% higher than what they were paying four years ago. While rate cuts are happening, they're nowhere near enough to ease the burden of higher borrowing costs—at least not yet. On the inflation front, early warning signs are flashing yellow. The Raw Materials Price Index is up 11% year-over-year, the highest jump since 2022. The Industrial Product Price Index is also rising, historically a leading indicator of core inflation. And with 20% of businesses planning to hike prices by 6% or more this year, it's possible that inflation could start creeping back up by Q4 2025. If that happens, we may not see as many rate cuts as the market is pricing in.The uncertainty around tariffs is also crushing consumer and business confidence. The Index of Consumer Confidence has now dropped below Global Financial Crisis levels, meaning people feel worse about the economy today than they did in 2008. And with nearly 63% of Canadians saying it's a bad time to make a major purchase, spending is slowing—bad news for businesses already holding back on investments. This hesitation is showing up in BC real estate sales as well. In February, home sales in BC fell 9.7% year-over-year, with average prices down 2.4%. The total sales volume hit just $4.8 billion, an 11.8% decline compared to last year. This is a major shift from the red-hot market we saw in 2021 and 2022, proving that even with rate cuts, buyers remain cautious.Lastly, we take a deep dive into the growing wealth divide. Despite economic uncertainty, household net worth in Canada surged 1.4% in Q4 2024, adding $236.3 billion in wealth and bringing the total to $17.5 trillion. Over the past year, wealth climbed by 7.3%, even after adjusting for inflation. But here's the catch: the top 20% of households now control 68% of all financial assets, a share that continues to grow. With interest rates coming down, asset holders will benefit the most, widening the wealth gap even further. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

We're sharing our episode a few days early this week and it contains two segments. Jay Ward Hunger Strike First up, a recent interview with James “Jay” Ward. Jay was featured in a show about a year ago: he went into prison at 15 years old in Ohio and has been in for 19 years at this point. He participated in the 2018 Nationwide Prisoner Strike as well as other self-advocacy protests since and is trying to raise funds with his outside supporters to pay for a lawyer to help him win his release as his mandatory minimum date comes up next year. When this was recorded, Jay was 11 days into a hunger strike demanding a return of his personal items and a transfer to a space where he won't be targeted for violence by gangs, alongside a couple of other requests listed in his letter at the end of this post. You can hear how tired he is from subsisting only on water for the last week and a half, struggling to keep focus and concentrate on the conversation throughout our chat. You can find his gofundme for updates and ways to donate.  If you want to support his hunger strike, his supporters are requesting people call between 9am and 5pm central time (Mon-Fri) the following numbers to voice concern for the safety and conditions of James Ward A517461 on hunger strike : Mansfield Correctional Institution at 419-525-4455 and ask to talk to Warden Harold May the Central ODRC office at 614-387-0588 At the bottom of our show notes you can find Jay's public announcement of his circumstances and requests. You can also email your concerns to drc.manci@odrc.state.ohio.us as well as to the ODRC Director Annette Chambers-Smith (via annette.chambers-smith@odrc.state.ohio.us ). Jay is wanting people to reach out to contact him via his mailing address (below) or JPay.com (using the info in his mailing address): James Ward A517461 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Mail Processing Center (OMPC) 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road Youngstown, Ohio 44505 Antifascist Voices in Europe Then you'll hear an interview conducted by our comrades at crna luknja in Ljubljana, Slovenia with antifascists countering neonazi demonstrations in Budapest, Hungary, and Sofia, Bulgaria. This was featured in the latest episode of B(A)D News from the A-Radio Network, a monthly podcast from a network that we affiliate with and worth checking out for “angry voices from around the world”. Finally, you'll hear Sean Swain's promise for a brighter, goldener era for the USA (and subsequently the world) Announcements Malik Muhammad Phone Zap There's a phone zap currently on to move 2020 "Palestinian pansexual Muslim... anarchist antifascist, anti-racist abolitionist" prisoner Malik Muhammad out of solitary confinement at Snake River Correctional in Oregon. Call Snake River Correctional with the following demands weekdays between 9am and 5pm pacific time: Return Malik to general inmate population; Restore communications rights and mail; Return all books and possessions immediately; End the persecution now! Master Control: 541-881-5018 Superintendent: 541-881-5002 Inspector: 541-881-5081 Chaplains: 541-881-4624, 541-881-4625, 541-881-4626, 541-881-4686 General Line: 541-881-5000 Please write to Malik and let him know you stand with him! Malik Muhammad #23935744 Snake River Correctional Institution 777 Stanton Blvd Ontario, OR 97914-8335 *Note*: Please include page numbers and return addresses on each page because the prison typically does not give inmates the envelopes. Update on Fund Raising and supporting TFSR A quick update to the patreon request we made in recent episodes: We're back where we were a month ago, covering the basic costs. Big thanks to those who stepped up to help! We have other costs beyond that (printing and mailing our small contribution to prisoner zines per month, replenishing our stickers, equipment upgrades) that we could also use support in if you have a few bucks a month. We have that patreon with it's early audio releases and other thank-yous, or anonymized payments via liberapay that can be one-time or recurring. We also have a big cartel store with some merch and can take payments via venmo and paypal. These are linked at https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/donate If you appreciate the work we do but don't have the extra money, the best way to contribute is to get involved in face to face organizing where you are, integrating movements against oppression and capitalism into your life and brings others along with you since we can't get there without each other. If you want to support the podcast without money, you can spread word about the podcast by getting in touch, offering up graphic skills, helping us proof our transcripts, talking about us to friends, incorporating our zines or episodes into a discussion group, sending zines to prisoners, rating us on google and apple podcasts or spreading word on social media. We also take audio submissions and if you're interested in getting involved, the production and interviews don't get us paid but they open up avenues to talk to authors about their ideas as well as raise awareness and involvement in social struggles and pick up the skills along the way. And if you live in a place with a community radio station, public radio station or college radio station and want to hear us on the airwaves, get a few friends together and reach out to suggest our free, weekly radio show and hopefully some of the ideas will filter out to your neighbors. More info at our Radio tab. Thanks for listening! Statement from Jay on his conditions This is Jay's letter to the head of the Ohio DRC: Dear Annette chambers-smith This is James Ward from ManCI. The last time I wrote to you I had explained a lot to you that has been going on here concerning my safety. And after that letter the administration got mad at me for going to you because they have not been trying to do anything to really ensure my safety here at Mansfield. And I'm writing you again because I don't know who else to go to with my recent situation and concerns, because nobody has been helpful. And currently, my safety is back at risk. About 7 months ago right before the admin got the letter I sent you, UMC Henry got me placed in unit 4B (the faith based block here), mainly for my safety concerns. Every block that I've been put in since I been here, I've became a victim to gangs and have also got a hit put on me, which UMC Henry and the rest other admin doesn't want to believe although they seen and heard proof. So it makes it to where I have to go on PC invest, suicide watch or hunger strike to ensure my safety. But I honestly don't like being in the hole unless I legitimately did something wrong. So my current situation is that I am on hunger strike to ensure my safety, but also for other reasons that I will explain. When I got put in 4B, its an inmate that the unit refers to as frank (4B/128 bottom) and they basically let him control the operation of the block. How? He's been in that block for a long time and manages the faith base programs, etc. But due to the reputation he has built up with the unit staff, Sgt Knowlton and others believes everything he tells them. So when I first got moved over their, I was honestly selling food to people that didn't have any. But frank went to the unit and told them that I was selling drugs to try and get me moved out of the block. The unit called me over and talked to me about it and I stopped selling food for awhile. I was do in everything I was required to do and haven't got no ticket. Recently, I was trying to organize a group meal for people that really didn't have much. And an inmate named Green wanted to be involved. But when I told Green that a prisoner support group was going to do a fundraiser to raise the money for the meal he backed out. He then went to inmate frank and told frank that I was trying to scam people and get them outside cases. Franks celly told me that frank said this and was going to put a stop to what I was doing. Next thing you know I'm on the list to move out of the block ( I was sent to 2B). I then sent a kite to Sgt. Knowlton and basically asked him why I got moved and also told him things that frank and others are doing in that block, but he disregarded everything I told him and only told me "you were doing too much, use your imagination". So I then kited UMC Henry and told him what happened and he said he'd look into it. But before Henry could let me know anything, my Cally told me that someone wanted him to take the hit on me. I then went on suicide watch to ensure my safety. Because PC invest has not gotten me anything and they put you in a cell with someone else that can have their family look you up. That's what people do here (sneak thru your stuff to find your ID number and have their family look you up). And I also started my hunger strike because I know that the admin won't do anything to help me. Recently, henry talked to me and said that he will investigate what happened in 4B, but that a hunger strike isn't how I will get moved back. But for me to go to a regular block while he investigates. And I get it that a hunger strike is not the way to get moved back, but I refuse to go to a regular block where my safety will be at risk. Henry wanting me to go to a regular block while he investigates is like saying go get jumped on while I look into this. 4C is the only block here that I will be safe in, because its the intake block (all of the new people that don't know anything about e hit on me goes to that block), but Henry will not put me there. During the time that I was on PC invest before I got moved to 4B, I found out that property of mine came up missing from the TPU vault. While I was in TPU I was writing complaints on LT. Brooks and Sgt. Risner for not allowing me to do my 2.4. The end result was that the active AIIS at the time (B. Lower) and the IIS D. Blankenship falsified a modified response to my complaint to make it seem like I was lying and that they found the items in my cell. But 2 days before Lower came to search my cell, I was called to the inspectors office concerning my lost property because someone in your office wanted to know what property was I talking about in my complaint. So I told them everything and that a theft report was filed. But the theft report was not put on onbase yet, so lower had to contact the block officer that wrote it (officer Comstock). So they called me back up to the inspectors office and offered to reimburse me with $42+ on my commissary and a few items from contraband. So I told them I'd think about it. They called me back up the next day and I told them I didn't want it because they wouldn't replace everything I was missing. So the next day after that is when lower came to search my cell. And when he left he told me that I should have taken the deal. After that, IIS Blankenship wrote 13 false statements in her modified response, which is a criminal offence that I can prove with the paperwork that I have. And now they have lower walking around as a Lt. Blankenship was already caught falsifying state documents in Darryl Smith' lawsuit. I been 5 years R.I.B ticket free. 3 of those years was when I was in level 4. I been here 2 years with no real trouble. The first year when I went up for my security review it was said that I needed time to adjust. This past year when I went up, the admin recommended level decrease. But then I find out that I didn't get my level dropped, because an incident that took place 8 years ago and isn't true. The BOC said that my level decrease was denied because I tried to kill a staff. I've never been a threat to anybody since I been locked up. And the time that they referred to is when I had just got put in a regular cell on suicide watch. They didn't have a crisis cell to use. So the cuff port had to stay open. And I had joked with the officer saying that I found a razor, so without really knowing if I had one he sprayed me in the face with OC. So they removed me from the cell to clean it, but they never found a razor. And I told them not to put that officer back on my watch cuz he sprayed me for no reason, and I was honestly mad. But they put him back on my watch. So to try and get him off my watch, in a fast motion I acted like I was reaching out to grab him. He was too far from the door for me to grab or anything, but he wrote me up saying that I tried to cut him with a razor. And they never allowed me to go to my R.I.B or SMP hearing. But that happened 8 years ago. And majority of that time since then I have continuously show a dramatic change in my behavior with no R.I.B tickets. I believe the only reason my level decrease was denied is because UMC Henry contacted someone in your office to find something that they can use against me to hold me here. Because I have wrote complaints against Henry and wrote that letter to you. And he knows how much I been wanting to leave this prison, but he won't transfer me even though my safety is continuously at risk here. Lastly! I have chronic damage in both of my shoulders that causes them to be able to dislocate if I'm not paying attention to how I use my arms, mainly only when it comes to having my arms outstretched or if I have to climb something. The last time I was placed on the top bunk, my left shoulder dislocated when I was trying to climb up. I feel backwards and busted my head open on a dresser, then on the floor. And that is in my medical record from when I was at W.C.I. And since then, I have had many other dislocations that is in my medical record. I was given bottom rack restriction each time, but I never really needed it since I been at level 4. Since I been here I been trying to get it back but medical tells me its not required for my injuries. They gave it to me for 3 months and that was it. If my shoulder dislocates while trying to climb onto the top bunk and I bust my head open again, then I can sue the medical department for negligence and deliberate indifference because I have told them about my chronic dislocations and they choose not to do anything about it. All I ask for: 1) My property to be replaced 2) My bottom bunk restriction 3) My level decreased so I can leave ManCI 4) If I can't get 3, then I ask to be placed in 4C for the remaining time that I'm at ManCI These are reasonable request and within reason.

APAC stocks traded mixed following the choppy performance stateside where the focus was centred on tariff rhetoric and Ukraine ceasefire talks.US President Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium took effect with no exemptions; cancelled 50% tariff on Canada.Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate and interim 30-day ceasefire.European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 1.2% after the cash market closed with losses of 1.4% on Tuesday.FX markets are broadly contained, DXY lingers around 103.50, EUR/USD is holding just above the 1.09 mark, JPY marginally lags.Looking ahead, highlights include ECB Wage Tracker, US CPI, BoC & NBP Policy Announcements, OPEC MOMR, RBA's Jones, ECB's Lagarde, Villeroy, Escrivá, Nagel, Lane & BoC's Macklem, Supply from UK, Germany & US, Earnings from Adobe, Brenntag, Puma, Rheinmetall, Porsche & Inditex.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are in the green as sentiment in the complex improves; US futures are also higher with the NQ slightly outperforming.USD is a little firmer ahead of US CPI data, JPY lags peers.Bonds are bearish overall amid supply, inflation updates & German fiscal developments.Oil and base metals firmer, gold trades sideways ahead of US CPI.Looking ahead, US CPI, BoC & NBP Policy Announcements, OPEC MOMR, US 25% tariff on all imports of steel and aluminium come into effect, Speakers including RBA's Jones, ECB's Centeno, Nagel, Lane & BoC's Macklem, Supply from the US, Earnings from Adobe.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Today, we bring you an episode from our friends at the Investing Unscripted Podcast. This episode is titled "Back to Basics." We hope you give it a listen. FOLLOW THE INVESTING UNSCRIPTED PODCAST WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mbqwY9bh2JeNAOi7rBDRoApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-unscripted/id1638200302YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted------------------------------------------------------------Jason and Jeff discuss the importance of revisiting the fundamentals of investing as we enter the new year. They highlight why it's crucial to know your financial goals, understand what you own, and make informed decisions about buying and selling stocks.01:34 Back to Basics: Investing Fundamentals02:06 Listener Engagement and Feedback04:38 The Importance of Financial Goals08:05 Understanding Your Investments18:19 Goals vs. Incentives in Investing37:14 Personal Investing Journey and Mistakes40:43 Market Trends and Stock Performance44:06 Basics of Buying and Selling Stocks47:45 Challenges and Decisions in Stock Investing52:50 The Art of Selling StocksCompanies mentioned: AAPL, BOC, CRWD, MELI, NVDA, ZS*********************************To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted*******************************Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted*All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule).Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures (https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account) to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.

On this weeks RIPEcast our good friend from New York @_defkon with a live set on the Mog stage from Breakfast of Champions '25. Link to mix in comments From Defkon - Playing the 25th Anniversary of Breakfast of Champions was an absolute honor. The Space Cowboys have been a huge inspiration in my journey as a DJ, so getting the chance to represent Brooklyn at BOC this year was a dream come true. Sharing the stage with legends like Sporty-O & Thug Shells —who both came out to perform with me—made it even more special. Knowing I was playing for a veteran crowd that's heard and danced to some of the best breaks out there, I knew I had to bring my A-game. I think I accurately delivered my sound, keeping the energy high and the dance floor moving until the very end. Closing out the legendary MOG Stage alongside my mentors was an unforgettable experience. Huge thanks to DJ Deckard, Rumblemunk, and the entire Space Cowboys crew for welcoming me with open arms and making me feel at home!

This week on the RIPEcast, Space Cowboys welcome back Smoove to the Bay Area. Aloha Funkateers Back in Y2K era San Francisco, there was a trend amongst the uber cool restaurants where - as part of the dining room ambience - you would often find a DJ mixing live during dinner service. It was here, spinning vinyl all night propped up at the end of the bar, in this bastion of late 20th century California fusion cuisine I found my entrance into the fantastical wonderland that is the Bay Area DJ community. And it was here where I first encountered the Space Cowboys. The subsequent years featured a significant increase of the color orange into my wardrobe, Halloween undergrounds, a Unimog, breakbeats (so. Many. Breakz!) renegades in Golden Gate Park, that thing in the desert, decompression/recompression, Love parades, rhinestones, Martha, NewsBreakz, heartbreakz. And yes, a New Year's Day sunrise party. It was a glorious time to be alive So I think it's fitting my first time back at BOC in *this many* years was the 25th anniversary. I was hella psyched to be on this years line up because, if I'm being perfectly honest, I have missed you all. Spinning this set was a true joy and it was an honor to be back with the original crew. -Smoove

APAC stocks began the week mixed after last Friday's sell-off on Wall St and amid holiday-quietened trade with Japanese markets closed for the Emperor's Birthday, while participants also reflected on the results from Sunday's German election.DAX futures rallied by 1%, Bund futures marginally softened, EUR/USD outperformed and reclaimed the 1.0500 handle as Germany's CDU/CSU won the election on Sunday with a Grand coalition possible; far-right AfD came second.US President Trump said on Friday that he spoke with Chinese President Xi on fentanyl. US President Trump's team is reportedly pushing Mexico towards tariffs on Chinese imports, according to Bloomberg.Ukrainian President Zelensky said the issue of elections is a step to apply pressure on Ukraine and he is willing to quit the presidency if it means peace in Ukraine which he said could be exchanged for NATO membership.European equity futures indicate a higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.7% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.3% on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include German Ifo Expectations, US National Activity Index, Speakers including BoE's Lombardelli, Pill, Ramsden, Dhingra & BoC's Gravelle, Supply from the EU & US, Earnings from Domino's Pizza, Him & Hers, Riot Platforms, Tempus AI, Cleveland Cliffs & Zoom.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses mostly firmer with clear outperformance in the DAX 40 after CDU/CSU wins the German election; US futures gain.EUR firmer post-German election, but off best levels, USD mixed vs. peers.Two-way action in Bunds as Merz secures the Chancellery but a blocking minority exists, Gilts await BoE speak.Crude flat, precious metals mixed, and base metals mostly lower amid tariff woes.Looking ahead, US National Activity Index, Speakers including BoE's Ramsden, Dhingra & BoC's Gravelle, Supply from the US, Earnings from Domino's Pizza, Him & Hers, Riot Platforms, Tempus AI, Cleveland Cliffs & Zoom.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are mostly higher after paring initial pressure following dire French PMIs; US futures are modestly mixed.DXY attempts to recoup lost ground, EUR weighed on by PMIs, JPY hit by Ueda remarks.BoJ Governor Ueda said if markets make abnormal moves, the BoJ stands ready to respond nimbly, such as through market operations, to smooth market moves.Bunds bolstered by soft PMI metrics; Commodities are pressured by the firmer Dollar.Looking ahead, US Flash PMIs, Canadian Retail Sales, Speakers include ECB's Lane, BoC's Macklem & Fed's Kugler & Jefferson.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded mostly higher albeit with mixed price action seen following the subdued handover from Wall St where stocks declined amid geopolitical uncertainty, disappointing data and weak Walmart guidance, while participants in the region digested earnings releases and central bank commentary.Fed's Kugler (voter) said she believes the Fed should hold the policy rate in place for some time and noted there is currently a lot of uncertainty about the potential effect of President Trump's tariffs.Japanese CPI printed mostly above expectations; BoJ Governor Ueda said if markets make abnormal moves, the BoJ stands ready to respond nimbly, such as through market operations, to smooth market moves.US President Trump's administration gave Ukraine an "improved" draft for a minerals agreement between the countries after Ukrainian President Zelensky infuriated US President Trump by rejecting his initial offer, while sources on both sides now say a deal is now looking more likely, according to Axios.European equity futures indicate a flat cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures U/C after the cash market closed flat on Thursday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ, UK & US Flash PMIs, UK & Canada Retail Sales, Speakers including ECB's Lane, BoC's Macklem & Fed's Kugler & Jefferson, Earnings from Air Liquide, Standard Chartered & Poste Italiane.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Arizona has spring training...if you love the MLB, you should consider working with Lindsey Loughran in Arizona. What is your AT Story? Lindsey Loughrin got injured in high school and had ACL surgery.  She got to meet the Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer through the injury. Lindsey created a job shadowing program that became the current student athletic training aide program. She attended a small college in Missouri to double major in theater and AT. Lindsey Moved back to Chicago to study for the BOC.  then she got a lot of experience at Northwestern University in Chicago Blessed to receive a GA position at Northern Arizona University she moved down to Arizona She worked with a high school for 7-8 years in Illinois, but when job changes were occurring she looked to get back to Arizona. The incoming Arizona AT Association president was mentored by a NATA HOF member who told me to get involved. Linsey started with the Governmental Affairs Committee, then secretary and VP.  Now she is the incoming President What is a unique aspect of Athletic Training in your state? Working with native American or tribal populations. What is a big challenge for Athletic Trainers in Arizona? 2 years ago we opened our license and have included dry needling for certified people. The next challenge is preparing for new licensure   You're recruiting ATs to work in Arizona…what is your sales pitch? We have a lot of diversity and some great masters programs: secondary school clinical outreaches, university, industrial professional sports We are in a stage of growth Landscape Lots of diversity in environments We are a good bunch of ATs, we help each other grow and stay connected. Contact Us: Lindsey Jeremy

It's been a banner year for banks. Even the worst performer among the big players is still up 40% year-to-date.  Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel joins Ricky Mulvey for a look back at some of the biggest headlines in the financial sector from the past year. They also discuss: - Green shoots for the 2025 IPO market. - Alex Chriss's first full year at PayPal. - Two promising payments processors. Companies discussed: GS, BAC, MS, JPM, PYPL, BOC, FOUR, TOST, SQ, SOFI Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Matt Frankel Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices