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Image | The Fat Pipe May 29, 2026: Deal! No Deal!, and “””Markets”””
The Fat Pipe May 29, 2026: Deal! No Deal!, and “””Markets”””
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by Chris Martenson

We are well and truly through the looking glass. Will reality finally win out, or will the abstractionists brute force their vision into being?
The Fat Pipe May 29, 2026: Deal! No Deal!, and “””Markets”””
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

We are well and truly through the looking glass. Will reality finally win out, or will the abstractionists brute force their vision into being?
Image | Consumer Sentiment Crashes to New Lows as Stocks Hit Record Highs – Dollar and Treasuries Hold Steady
Consumer Sentiment Crashes to New Lows as Stocks Hit Record Highs – Dollar and Treasuries Hold Steady
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by davefairtex

US consumer sentiment hit a new low as housing starts declined, yet equities climbed to fresh record highs amid mixed signals.
Consumer Sentiment Crashes to New Lows as Stocks Hit Record Highs – Dollar and Treasuries Hold Steady
 PREVIEW by davefairtex

US consumer sentiment hit a new low as housing starts declined, yet equities climbed to fresh record highs amid mixed signals.
Image | The Fat Pipe May 22, 2026: Fake ‘Deals,’ Oil Priced Too Low, More Exploding Refineries, The Carry Trade Bursts, Inflation(!), and Grab BAg
The Fat Pipe May 22, 2026: Fake ‘Deals,’ Oil Priced Too Low, More Exploding Refineries, The Carry Trade Bursts, Inflation(!), and Grab BAg
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by Chris Martenson

There’s no stopping the inflation that has been unleashed.

The Fat Pipe May 22, 2026: Fake ‘Deals,’ Oil Priced Too Low, More Exploding Refineries, The Carry Trade Bursts, Inflation(!), and Grab BAg
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

There’s no stopping the inflation that has been unleashed.

Image | Episode #22 of The Wake-Up Call: Oil and AI – Time for Some Soul Searching
Episode #22 of The Wake-Up Call: Oil and AI – Time for Some Soul Searching
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by Chris Martenson

We have to talk about the Iran war still. And then also AI. Maybe they’re not entirely unrelated because both represent something of an existential issue for our system, each of us individually, for our children, for our nation, and for the future.
Episode #22 of The Wake-Up Call: Oil and AI – Time for Some Soul Searching
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

We have to talk about the Iran war still. And then also AI. Maybe they’re not entirely unrelated because both represent something of an existential issue for our system, each of us individually, for our children, for our nation, and for the future.
Image | The Fat Pipe May 18th, 2026: No War This Weekend, “”Markets,”” Brutal Oil Math, Bond Distress, and Ugly Drone Realities
The Fat Pipe May 18th, 2026: No War This Weekend, “”Markets,”” Brutal Oil Math, Bond Distress, and Ugly Drone Realities
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by Chris Martenson

Good news; there wasn’t a resumption of war this weekend. Bad news, there’s lots of chatter now about more war. Meanwhile, oil and inflationary realities are rapidly mounting for Trump, the US and the world.
The Fat Pipe May 18th, 2026: No War This Weekend, “”Markets,”” Brutal Oil Math, Bond Distress, and Ugly Drone Realities
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

Good news; there wasn’t a resumption of war this weekend. Bad news, there’s lots of chatter now about more war. Meanwhile, oil and inflationary realities are rapidly mounting for Trump, the US and the world.
Image | PPI Screams Higher, Metals Reverse, Dollar Rallies as 10-Year Plunges
PPI Screams Higher, Metals Reverse, Dollar Rallies as 10-Year Plunges
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by davefairtex

Producer prices surge 2.66% to a new all-time high, sparking a sharp metals reversal, strong dollar rally, and brutal 10-year bond selloff.
PPI Screams Higher, Metals Reverse, Dollar Rallies as 10-Year Plunges
 PREVIEW by davefairtex

Producer prices surge 2.66% to a new all-time high, sparking a sharp metals reversal, strong dollar rally, and brutal 10-year bond selloff.
Image | The Fat Pipe May 15th, 2026: The China Lull, Renewed Military Strikes?, Bonds and Inflation, What The Heck Data Centers?
The Fat Pipe May 15th, 2026: The China Lull, Renewed Military Strikes?, Bonds and Inflation, What The Heck Data Centers?
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by Chris Martenson

Between the largest energy shock in the world, and the breakneck speed of installing energy gobbling data centers at breakneck speed, it’s time to take our preparations to the next level.
The Fat Pipe May 15th, 2026: The China Lull, Renewed Military Strikes?, Bonds and Inflation, What The Heck Data Centers?
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

Between the largest energy shock in the world, and the breakneck speed of installing energy gobbling data centers at breakneck speed, it’s time to take our preparations to the next level.
Image | Episode #21 of The Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Overreact
Episode #21 of The Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Overreact
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by Chris Martenson

I’ve been preparing for a long time. I have a very fast adjustment reaction and I’m much further down the path than 99 % of the people out there. And despite that, at times, I still find myself feeling like this is overwhelming.
Episode #21 of The Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Overreact
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

I’ve been preparing for a long time. I have a very fast adjustment reaction and I’m much further down the path than 99 % of the people out there. And despite that, at times, I still find myself feeling like this is overwhelming.
Image | The Fat Pipe May 11th, 2026: “Unacceptable!,” Oil Is Priced Too Low, Breaking the US Consumer, “This Time Is Different,” Plant a Garden! and Grab Bag
The Fat Pipe May 11th, 2026: “Unacceptable!,” Oil Is Priced Too Low, Breaking the US Consumer, “This Time Is Different,” Plant a Garden! and Grab Bag
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

Most of my country is sleepwalking straight into disaster. But these days ignorance is a choice. The information is there is you are willing to view and absorb it. Let’s dive in.
The Fat Pipe May 11th, 2026: “Unacceptable!,” Oil Is Priced Too Low, Breaking the US Consumer, “This Time Is Different,” Plant a Garden! and Grab Bag
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

Most of my country is sleepwalking straight into disaster. But these days ignorance is a choice. The information is there is you are willing to view and absorb it. Let’s dive in.
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