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Cory’s Chart Corner
In both directions. h/t @LanceRoberts
This is really pretty incredible.
US household holdings of equities and mutual funds reached a record 278% of disposable personal income in the second quarter of 2026, up from just 29% in 1982, amplifying the stock market’s influence on consumer spending and economic activity.
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Rampant self-dealing and financial conflicts undermining the rule of law
This is not capitalism or a meritocracy it is how democracy is undone and civil wars born to force change. Rachel Maddow explains how Donald Trump’s Special Adviser on Regulator Reform oversaw a part of the market that ultimately benefited … Continue reading
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Many Canadians spending too much on housing
Good graphic below with some troubling data. CMHC suggests that housing should not constitute more than 30% of a household’s monthly income. Spending much more on shelter, leaves little room for other necessities like saving for retirement and children’s education. … Continue reading
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Casino cash and the Wall Street billionaires running America
There is no question that Wall Street has been running fiscal and monetary policy for decades, regardless of which party or President has been in power. Some of the more recent big picture connections are discussed in this clip. One … Continue reading
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