Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Wednesday Watch

Around X:

  • @Business  
  • @ZeroHedge    
  • @CNBC
  • @MarioNawful  
  • BOYCOTT STARBUCKS ERUPTS AFTER CHARLIE KIRK NAME BAN. A viral video shows Starbucks’ computer system refusing to print “Charlie Kirk” on cup stickers, flagging it as “political.” An employee confirmed the system is programmed to block his name entirely. The clip ignited outrage, with BoycottStarbucks trending as thousands accused the company of targeting Kirk even after his assassination. Supporters are now ordering his favorite Starbucks drink in his honor, turning the boycott into both a protest and a tribute. Critics say the move exposes Starbucks’ double standard, pointing out the company openly embraced left-wing causes in the past.
  • TRUMP: NETANYAHU DID NOT ALERT ME TO ISRAEL STRIKE. Reporter: "Did Netanyahu speak to you directly to alert you Israel was going to be striking Hamas in Qatar?" Trump: "No he didn't." Reporter: "How did you learn about it?" Trump: "Same way you did." (video)
  • ISRAELI LEADER: WE'LL PUT RESTRICTION ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA AND U.S. SHOULD DO THE SAME. Leader of Israel’s opposition Democratic Party, Yair Golan: "The next thing I will do, we will do, is to put restriction on the social media in a way that not allowed to make brutal propaganda. Because this is a worldwide problem. And it should be initiated by the U.S. The place where all the big firms is settled. Facebook and X and all the rest. This is a major problem for democracy all over the globe. And we need to treat it, seriously." (video)
  • BILL ACKMAN FIRES BACK AT CANDACE OWENS OVER CHARLIE KIRK CLAIMS. Bill Ackman is denying Candace Owens’ claim that he staged an “intervention” to pressure Charlie Kirk on Israel: “This afternoon Candace slandered me by accusing me of ‘staging an intervention’ with Charlie Kirk in which ‘threats were made’… I have never threatened Charlie Kirk, Turning Point or anyone associated with him. I have never blackmailed anyone, let alone Charlie.” (pic)
  • @disclosetv
  • @newstart_2024
  • @WallStreetApes
  • @DerrickEvans4WV
  • KENNEDY: "Who, if anyone, did Epstein traffic these young women to?" PATEL: "There is no credible information, none ... that he trafficked to other individuals." Then why is Ghislaine Maxwell in prison? (video)
  • @ShadowofEzra
  • @BGatesIsAPsycho
  • @RealPatrickWebb
  • @HustleBitch_
  • @MAHA_Action
  • @AFpost
  • @NicHulscher
  • @catturd2
  • @WallStreetMav
  • @DowdEdward
  • @EmeraldRobinson
  • @MattWalshBlog
  • @Red_Pill_US
  • @wideawake_media
Night Trading 
  • Asian equity indices are -.5% to +.25% on average. 
  • Asia Ex-Japan Investment Grade CDS Index 60.5 +.5 basis point.
  • China Sovereign CDS 35.75 -.75 basis point.
  • China Iron Ore Spot 105.8 USD/Metric Tonne -.4%. 
  • Swiss Franc/Offshore Chinese Renminbi Cross 9.03 -.1%.
  • Bloomberg Emerging Markets Currency Index 36.64 -.08%.
  • Bloomberg Global Risk-On/Risk Off Index 82.0 +.8%.
  • US 10-Year Yield 4.03% +1.0 basis point.
  • Volatility Index(VIX) futures 18.3 -.7%.
  • Euro Stoxx 50 futures +.37%. 
  • S&P 500 futures +.07%. 
  • NASDAQ 100 futures +.09%.
Morning Preview Links

BOTTOM LINE: Asian indices are mostly lower, weighed down by technology and financial shares in the region. I expect US stocks to open modestly higher and to weaken into the afternoon, finishing mixed.  The Portfolio is 75% net long heading into the day.

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