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ToxMarz

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35. Why do the markets react to his social media posts

Thu May 7, 2026, 08:02 PM

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Used to be they would react when they saw verifiable quantifiable results. The markets are acting corruptly too, especially with the known track record of what they are reacting too. A social media post from the President might make them tick down slightly or stabilize until they had more evidence to rely on, but not these major swings.

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On AlJazeera right now malaise Thursday #1

So sick of this shit from this FalloutShelter Thursday #2

They need to be run OUT of the Oval. calimary Thursday #11

...And LOCKED UP in Prison!!! nt NEOH Thursday #33

Ditto. Someone just kindly let me know when the nukes are headed my direction.... hlthe2b Thursday #18

I'm with you. FalloutShelter Thursday #21

We magicarpet Thursday #30

My Mom played her a lot growing up so she has a fond place for me too... hlthe2b Thursday #31

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Well, Iran did attack the UAE a few days ago, mwmisses4289 Thursday #42

And more before that. ananda Thursday #43

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Fucking psychopath UpInArms Thursday #5

...Channeling Orrex... NEOH Thursday #34

Actually I don't trust fake news, the current US administration and Iran................. Lovie777 Thursday #6

No independent confirmation seems odd. pat_k Thursday #7

Trump does cease fires every bit as well as he does everything else. 11 Bravo Thursday #8

Reuters justaprogressive Thursday #9

US destroyers targeted by Iranian Navy?? wnylib Thursday #10

How can that be? "Every Ship Is Blown To Pieces": Trump Says Iran Navy Is Gone Wiz Imp Thursday #12

Translation: AverageOldGuy Thursday #19

I'm sure there were some big splashes too. Nt BootinUp Thursday #41

They probably should have said Navy within quotes EX500rider Thursday #44

They must be pretty effective "speed boats" to damage 3 US destroyers. wnylib Thursday #48

Who said the destroyers received any damage? EX500rider Friday #49

Iran says they inflicted some damage to the US ships. wnylib Friday #51

Us Central Command said they were un-damaged I trust them EX500rider Friday #53

This message was self-deleted by its author maxsolomon Thursday #13

Didn't Rubio just say yesterday that the war was over? Wiz Imp Thursday #14

Rubio looked about as presidential as Trump at that press conference. OGBuzz Thursday #27

right?? Skittles Thursday #39

And the lunacy continues BeneteauBum Thursday #15

So, how are those peace negotiations going? Wednesdays Thursday #16

Seems the criminal at the Resolute Desk is gonna keep escalating in hopes things get so bad Europe will jump in Attilatheblond Thursday #36

Probably aimed at any Iranian naval ships, boats, missiles at this port AverageOldGuy Thursday #17

Look at google earth RoseTrellis Friday #50

Jeezus! Impeach this menace. Joinfortmill Thursday #20

Washington Post few minutes ago AverageOldGuy Thursday #22

Not to worry. Somebody made a couple'a hundred million on a front-run oil and stock trade. 3Hotdogs Thursday #23

Qeshm and Bandar Abbas are not oil-exporting ports maxsolomon Thursday #24

Translation..... paleotn Thursday #25

Trump is obviously short stocks and long oil now WSHazel Thursday #26

This manipulation echoes in gold and silver too! /nt bucolic_frolic Thursday #28

That psychotic sob is determined to start WWIII. LoisB Thursday #29

He knows his time is short, intends to take us all with him Attilatheblond Thursday #37

I believe that. LoisB Thursday #47

God damn it. Scrivener7 Thursday #32

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Bigger fool theory. harumph Friday #52

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Was it an illegal order? kentuck Thursday #40

When US Naval vessels are escorting vessels in international waters EX500rider Thursday #45

Iran is attacking UAE again SamuelTheThird Thursday #46