, June 19, 2026

The Noise

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Sardonic takes on the headlines. No chart left unread.

  Jun 11, 2026

USDA Secretary Discovers Messaging Consistency Is Hard

The U.S. agriculture secretary is downplaying the threat posed by the spreading screwworm now compared with her more dire remarks last year....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Fed Chair Discovers Inflation Kink, Markets Confused

The president said Wednesday he is happy with inflation at 4.2%. That will be welcome news for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Trump Tweet Adds 47 Basis Points of Copium to Citi Bag Holders

Jane Fraser-led Citi fell 1%, less than the rest of the market and some other major banks, after Trump lauded its turnaround in a social media post....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Markets Price In Peace Based On Guy Who Banned TikTok Twice

Analysts still assume that, despite the continued conflict, a deal will eventually be reached that ends the war and reopens the Strait of Hormuz....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Colleges Charge $100K to Teach Students Nothing Useful

The cost of attendance at a growing number of colleges is now more than six figures a year, according to data from The Princeton Review....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Chase Announces New Ways to Disappoint You in 2026

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is getting a big update. Here's what you need to know about the good and the bad changes happening soon....

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