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… Read More »My Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2025
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… Read More »Black Friday Starts NOW – 🚀 Fraywire+ Just Got a Whole Lot Better
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… Read More »The Republican Party Is Cooked
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… Read More »The Trades vs. the Tech Nerds: How America Abandoned the People Who Build It
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… Read More »Markets Hold Their Breath as Shutdown Drags On
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… Read More »The Next Stage of the Trade War: The Stuff Inside Your Phone
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… Read More »Watchlist Wednesday: Oversold Tech, Quantum Hype, and AI Defense Plays
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… Read More »No Kings, No Crisis: America’s Emotional Economy
Trump’s tariff gambit shows that volatility isn’t collateral damage — it’s foreign policy. Tariffs Are No Longer Temporary Trump’s latest 100 % tariff threat wasn’t improvisation — it was the next step in a year-long escalation. China’s decision to restrict rare-earth exports cornered Washington politically, and Trump responded in the only way his administration knows… Read More »The Market as a Weapon
Why Markets Don’t Care (Yet) 🧭 Overview Washington may be closed for business, but Wall Street barely noticed. The government shutdown—now entering its second week—has done little to dent investor confidence. Stocks hover near record highs, tech megacaps lead gains, and volatility remains historically low. It’s a striking divergence between political paralysis and market calm,… Read More »Shutdown Without Shock: The Market That Stopped Caring