Roy Antoun is the founder and creator of Breaking Metrics, Glideslope AI, and Fraywire. He is a civil engineer, programmer, and investor.
2025 isn’t even over yet, but the shape of the year is already clear.There are years where events happen, and there are years where the foundation itself moves.This was one of the latter. Below are the five moments that didn’t just make headlines — they shifted the country’s trajectory economically, politically, and culturally. 1. Trump’s
2025 is OVER and You Missed Out: How Are You Preparing for Next Year? December is the best time to step back and evaluate the choices you made this year. When the noise dies down, you finally get the clarity to assess where you are, what went well, what went wrong, and what needs to
A year-end reflection from Breaking Metrics As we roll into December, I’ve been thinking a lot about what 2025 actually taught me — not the headlines, not the noise, but the lessons that stuck. This year was volatile, humbling, and strangely clarifying. And if you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know I
Hey everyone — quick but major update. I’ve completely overhauled how Fraywire+ Memberships work. No more Substack-linked signups – no messy redirects. Everything now happens directly on Fraywire. Sign up, manage your account, update your billing, or cancel anytime — all powered by Stripe (trusted, secure, and dead simple). And to kick this off the
Let’s stop pretending Republicans give a shit about the country – and everyone under 40 knows it. For 25 years, what exactly has the Republican Party done for young men besides complain about progressive agendas and play the victim every time a left-leaning Congress pushes taxes higher? They haven’t delivered. And they sure as hell haven’t
The U.S. is betting its future on AI and data centers while ignoring a trillion-dollar physical collapse beneath its feet. A Warning from the Sky When a 34-year-old UPS cargo plane crashes in a fireball, it should not be seen as a freak accident — but as a preview of what’s to come. The incident
Rising bearish sentiment signals growing unease across markets and Main Street alike. Overview The ongoing government shutdown is increasingly impacting public sentiment and economic forecasts. Recent polling indicates a growing concern among Americans regarding the shutdown’s effects on the economy, with President Trump and both political parties receiving negative ratings for their handling of the
Overview China expanded export controls on rare-earth materials and technologies, including permanent magnets, and extended restrictions to parts, components, and assemblies. These resources are foundational to AI datacenters, quantum hardware, EV drivetrains, and defense systems. In response, the U.S. has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports unless restrictions are reversed. China weaponized
Markets are sending mixed signals this week as tech leadership starts to rotate and speculative sentiment runs hot. These are the five stocks on our radar — not recommendations, but key names worth watching for how they react to news, momentum, and market tone. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not
Politics as performance, markets as adults in the room 🎭 The Weekend of Symbolism Across the country, the “No Kings” protests turned out hundreds of thousands of participants. Placards, chants, and hashtags framed it as a last stand against authoritarianism — despite no evidence that any institutional power shift is occurring. It was less revolution
