If the job interview is "Will you do my bidding?" the answer isn't central bank independence. It's central bank karaoke: the chair just sings the president's tune.

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Private credit is like plumbing behind the drywall — the water still flows, but you lose the gauges. You might not notice the slow leak until the ceiling stains appear. That's the trade-off worth understanding.

Wall Street is basically my mum with a report card: expected a D, got a C, called it progress.

"If your local bakery loses one of its ovens, the whole neighborhood ends up having to get by with less bread." That's the whole game. Markets can calm fast; physical production can't.

A 60-year low in sentiment is a big deal because the baseline is already tough: this survey has lived through recessions, inflation, wars, and financial crises. And yet this is worse.⁣ ⁣ Read the full analysis on Substack: https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/consumer-sentiment-hits-a-record

A gas tax holiday talks about 18.4¢ while ignoring the $1.50 problem. That's politics, not policy. And half of it likely goes straight to oil company profits. Congress knows this. Some just hope you don't.

Sen. Warren: "Did Donald Trump lose the 2020 election?" Handsome Kevin: "ummm... errr... " His response raises real questions about whether Warsh is independent of the President and if he has the courage to tell hard truths.

Higher oil prices are like your worst group project partner: they show up late, make everything more expensive, and then leave the central bank to clean up the mess.

"Every time the president leans into belligerence... the stock market falls." Markets can’t vote, but they can mark down the price of risk.

🚨 ICYMI: Kentucky’s Senate primary showed the growing power of Trump’s endorsement inside the GOP. Andy Barr won decisively after Trump endorsed him and a major rival exited the race for an ambassadorship role. The seat Mitch McConnell held since 1984 is now heading to a Trump loyalist.

I was away from home so I didn't post, have a certified ARCA Classic.

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93% of Frontline NHS staff Report Abuse! If you’ve been targeted, don't stand alone. ✊ https://www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/violence-against-nhs-workers-pt-1 #NHS #WorkplaceSafety #WorkersRights #WEU #Violence #FrontlineWorkers #TradeUnion

📌A Mexican performer stages a Zapateado Veracruzano, a traditional rhythmic footwork dance from the Mexican state of Veracruz, on top of an Israeli flag in a public act of protest. 📌The dance is defined by percussive foot stamping, where the dancer uses their steps as an instrument, creating rhythm

Drought stress affects trees in numerous ways, but one of the most interesting is how it limits trees’ ability to photosynthesize. Here’s a simplification of that one part of how drought affects trees! #trees #tree #plant #plants #nature #science #woods #forest #forests #drought #ecology #water

allow me to elaborate: Saber SINGLEHANDEDLY made me like 3 types of women in Fate/Zero alone: 1. lady knights ✅️ 2. women in suits ✅️ 3. women who ride motorbikes ✅️ she later had some moments in Fate/Stay Night UBW that done turned my heart into a puddle, especially including this tiny clip:

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Labour guy on the bbc saying that there is broad consensus to rally round Kier Starmer! Honey wake up and see he’s wrapped in barbed wire and stop going in for the cuddle. The call is coming from inside the house.

Sen. Kennedy asks if Europe should give Ukraine the $300B in frozen Russian assets and whether America should sell weapons to Taiwan. Yes. Democracies cannot survive by hesitating while authoritarian regimes invade neighbors, threaten allies, and test the limits of our resolve. Vote Democrat.💙

Everything is on fire, yet they stand strong and keep believing in victory. Endless gratitude to the defenders of Ukraine 💙💛

Clutch Queens: Caitlin Clark Had PRESIDENT LEVEL Security 😳 Caitlin Clark wasn’t even playing basketball… and she STILL became the biggest attraction at the Indy 500. Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/KqgHL... #CC22 #CaitlinClark #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

#abortion #trump #gop#MAGA #birthday What could possibly go wrong with banning abortions a case .

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You know your humour is broken, when this makes you life it's an old old one, but I am crying laughing at this god sake 😆😆😂😂

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🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hero of the stupid in action.🤣🤣🤣🤣

The government’s public consultation on hunting is a pivotal moment for animal welfare, and we’re here in today in Westminster making sure the government can see the strength of feeling from people who want change.

“We don’t know who’s winning, but Europeans are collectively losing.” Bernard Benhamou urges Europe to ‘protect, develop, fund’ its own AI ecosystems and R+D to keep up with competing infrastructures. More on #F24Debate ➡️ https://go.france24.com/TTKC

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Most UK parties support net zero, but anti-net-zero voices dominate the debate. As Harry Shackleton says, we must reclaim the narrative and show that clean power is an opportunity for Britain. #NetZero #UKEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

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Having felled the Chinese Panda, this woman is now facing down a typically understated American fella.

What A Great Saturday at The Pueblo Gem Show

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If you see this, QTP with a sword⚔️🗡️

#MAGA #BuyersRemorse #DV1 #ProudBlue You're watching the 'Leopards Ate My Face' party realize that the policies they voted for... actually apply to them too The "I didn't think it would happen to ME" energy is at an all-time high. But our welcome is not free, litmus test time

#indiegame #indiedev #godot have been working on different functionalities of the game.

I love Syke Blue but I would have spoke alot earlier! #AEW #WrestleSky

Sigh......

Ken Paxton has taken to calling you ‘Talafreako’ If Paxton is worried about freaks, he should stop giving Epstein-style sweetheart deals to pedophiles. This is the guy who just released Adam Hoffman from jail, an admitted child rapist

With Abortion Rights Scotland in Edinburgh today. Showing support for free, safe, legal, local abortion services, free from harassment, provided and delivered by the NHS in Scotland.

Collectibles & Videogames Part 253 Shinobi Art of Vengeance (PlayStation 5, 2025) Grid Studio DualSense Controller Frame (202?) #fyp #POV #Gaming #Collectibles #GamingRoom #Sega #Sony #PlayStation #Shinobi #GridStudio #Samsung #Divoom #Paladone

Collectibles & Videogames Part 239 Resident Evil Requiem (PlayStation 5, 2026) Funko Pop! Leon S. Kennedy (2016) #fyp #POV #Gaming #Collectibles #GamingRoom #Sony #PlayStation #Capcom #ResidentEvil #LeonSKennedy #Funko #Samsung #Divoom #Paladone

Wrapping up a set of wings for our next bodysuit commission!🪽

#FiverFriday is a great idea. Move these young defenders further towards their goal of a vehicle. They have places to go and things to do!

This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence incl. consultations on digital childhoods, modernising elections, investment in research infrastructure, & more. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...

No one should be shot for exercising their rights. Renee Good and Alex Pretti, U.S. citizens killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, should be alive today. As Police Chief O’Hara says, “people have had enough.” We need accountability NOW. Sign our petition to hold ICE accountable. Link in reply.

Trump pushes bizarre fiction about Taiwan and chips

The Rule of Law in Free Fall – Steve Hendrix with the "Global Minute" #SteveHendrix #ForeignPolicy #Democracy #Justice #Law #GlobalMinute #Constitution #Leadership

Not the start to the season the 1s and 2s wanted but an excellent win for the 3s. 50s for Micky Ruddle, Sam Davies and Connor Simon and a barnstorming debut 6-fer for Curtis Mayfield

Exploring Kami is a reward in itself. Where are your favorite scenic locations in Cairn? (We’re working on the travel brochures😉)

The return of blond #Mingi for Singles magazine AaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAaa #ateez #dailymingi

With @jackslackmma.bsky.social talking about Phil Davis' hammerlock finish of Tim Boetsch but not remember the exact opponent, figured I'd show it off. Davis was a very frustrating fighter to watch, but I loved his ground work so much.

It is a nasty boot, tho! 🤭

#motivationalmonday

Thousands are protesting against Jared & Ivanka Kushner resort in #Albania They don't want the #TrumpResort which will wreck havoc with their country & cause environmental damage on their coastline That is not the future they envision for their country I don't blame them!

Manipulación y distorsión de hombres machistas dios, o quien sea, nos libre de tipos como éste. Viva el feminismo!! Así joven, ya parece un viejo verde

let’s bring in the rest of the band