, September 21, 2026

The Noise

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Sardonic takes on the headlines. Every CNBC article, stripped of the hype and served straight β€” no spin, just what actually happened.

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  Sep 11, 2026

Investors Weigh CPI Data Like It's a F*cking Vegetable

Treasury yields remained near multiyear highs as investors weighed the impact of the latest consumer price report for August....

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  Sep 11, 2026

Bessent Plays Guess Who With Compliance Departments

U.S. Treasury SecretaryΒ Scott Bessent said a large bank would be sanctioned next week....

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  Sep 11, 2026

Phones Now Cost More Than Your Portfolio

The days of the sub-$100 smartphone may be numbered, including in China....

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  Sep 11, 2026

Diesel Hits $6, Retail Traders Google "What Is Diesel"

U.S. diesel prices hit their highest level ever as fuel supply disruption stemming from the Ukraine and Iran wars lifts transportation costs....

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  Sep 11, 2026

Anthropic and OpenAI Discover Their Robots Might Not Like Them

AI researchers are warning that faster AI self-improvement could eventually make advanced systems harder for humans to control....

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  Sep 11, 2026

IEA Announces Oil Markets Tighter Than Your Stop Loss

The energy agency warned shrinking inventories and strained refineries could further tighten markets....

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