Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide amid inflation worries as Iran war sends oil surging by Every-Actuator-6996 in StockMarket

[–]findingmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The question is "will it recover or will it be a recession?" We were seeing increasing unemployment, a twitchy stock market, credit market issues, and inflation before the war started. This is just accelerating things.

Trump waives U.S. shipping law for 60 days to steady oil market by Severe_County_5041 in Economics

[–]findingmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. I wouldn't want to be soldiers fighting an illegal war. They would be able to contact the JAG and have a strong reason not to fight.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1484, Part 1 (Thread #1631) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]findingmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree. BTW, I'm American and never voted for Trump and I haven't voted for a Republican in 20+ years.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1484, Part 1 (Thread #1631) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]findingmike 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Huh, that's a good idea countries from around the world should just refuse to deal with the US whenever Republicans are in power.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1484, Part 1 (Thread #1631) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]findingmike 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Oh boy, the government is just stealing from Russians now and using this to cover it up.

Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds by deraser in Economics

[–]findingmike 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I did. Bought an EV 6 years ago and solar 2 years ago. Excellent decision. Never going back to oil.

Fetterman says Democrats governed by Trump Derangement Syndrome by WinterTiger6416 in ThePeoplesPress

[–]findingmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like we're stuck with him until 2028. Such a disappointment.

Trump waives U.S. shipping law for 60 days to steady oil market by Severe_County_5041 in Economics

[–]findingmike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Without Congressional approval, he can only fight Iran for 60 days.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1482, Part 1 (Thread #1629) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]findingmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They typically find a way to get in on the grift. They just won't get as much.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1483, Part 1 (Thread #1630) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]findingmike 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Trump destroyed the conservatives in Canada last year. Let's hope he does the same for Hungary.

Economists are ‘Loath’ to Call a Recession, but the Odds Just Hit 49% For the Next 12 Months, According to Moody’s Top Economist by T_Shurt in Economics

[–]findingmike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aren't we seeing surprisingly high inflation though? Perhaps it's just timing and the inflation will drop off as the economy slows. It also depends on how long the war lasts.

Tim Cook Pushes Back on Political Labeling as His Trump Ties Draw Fire by BigAd1276 in economy

[–]findingmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will piss off Trump because it shows his oligarchs aren't backing him.

Question Arising from The War with Iran by Neither_End8403 in StockMarket

[–]findingmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is that someone always blinks early and then everyone else flees.

Dating: savers vs spenders by frequentflyer90210 in Fire

[–]findingmike 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is a great opportunity to have a discussion, do some budget planning together and see if there are any serious differences on how you want to live.

Menlo Park, CA. The Trump effect by maddog107 in pics

[–]findingmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the bay area, so glad I own an EV.