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
This week’s market news, signals, and platform updates you may have missed. MARKET & MACRO Government shutdown rattles sentimentLawmakers failed to pass a budget, triggering a shutdown. Glideslope’s Market Mood Index shows sentiment crashing toward fear-driven pessimism — even as the S&P 500 holds steady.📊 See the chart below Military recruitment risingNew training standards, highlighted… Read More »Shutdown Shakes Sentiment, Market Mood Crashes
In just over a year, the U.S. has witnessed a string of high-profile incidents: Federal facilities, political figures, and even campus events are turning into flashpoints. Independent datasets (CSIS, ACLED) show politically motivated violence persists in the U.S., with the mix of ideologies shifting over time. In the full Fraywire+ Political Violence Brief: The Brief:… Read More »From Assassination Attempts to ICE Attacks: Political Violence Is Back in the Headlines
Most of Instagram is garbage. Scrolling through endless memes, ads, and random slop feels like is junk food for your brain. I wanted something different — something more informative, interactive, and straightforward. So with the help of some AI and coding, I built a new feature on Fraywire called… The Wire. What It Is The… Read More »90% of Instagram Is Garbage
