Loren Fox
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Director of Research at FUSE Research Network, a provider of business intelligence and consulting for investment management firms. Finance, history, politics, ideas, bad jokes. He/him. @lorenfox7 on X
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“.. Some CEOs aren’t even willing to guess anymore about when the US consumer will start to see some relief.”
“.. We don’t see that yet,” said Pentair’s CEO, “and we have no evidence that that’s going to happen.”
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“.. We don’t see that yet,” said Pentair’s CEO, “and we have no evidence that that’s going to happen.”
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February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
“.. Some CEOs aren’t even willing to guess anymore about when the US consumer will start to see some relief.”
“.. We don’t see that yet,” said Pentair’s CEO, “and we have no evidence that that’s going to happen.”
@blsuth.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
“.. We don’t see that yet,” said Pentair’s CEO, “and we have no evidence that that’s going to happen.”
@blsuth.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
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Barely a few hours after President Donald Trump named him as the next nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh was revealed to be in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case files.
Trump's Fed chair pick named in Epstein files just hours after his nomination
Barely a few hours after President Donald Trump named him as the next nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh was revealed to be in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case files.According to The New Republic, "Warsh’s name appears to be on an emailed list of guests to 'St. Barth’s Christm...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Barely a few hours after President Donald Trump named him as the next nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh was revealed to be in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case files.
The new Pew poll shows Trump's popularity is dropping. But rather than lean into defiance and enforcing justice, my stupid Democratic Party focuses on averting a shutdown and complaining about grocery prices without presenting solutions.
January 30, 2026 at 11:22 PM
The new Pew poll shows Trump's popularity is dropping. But rather than lean into defiance and enforcing justice, my stupid Democratic Party focuses on averting a shutdown and complaining about grocery prices without presenting solutions.
Maybe I'm naive but the partisan split here is even more dramatic than I would have expected -- especially given that high prices for housing, healthcare, fuel, and many foods continue to frustrate people of all parties.
January 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Maybe I'm naive but the partisan split here is even more dramatic than I would have expected -- especially given that high prices for housing, healthcare, fuel, and many foods continue to frustrate people of all parties.
Would Trump be less interested in Greenland if someone showed him a world map using the Gall-Peters projection instead of the Mercatur projection?
January 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Would Trump be less interested in Greenland if someone showed him a world map using the Gall-Peters projection instead of the Mercatur projection?
Why is Trump pursuing an illogical takeover of Greenland?
1. Trump is not logical or well-informed
2. Trump thinks 'great' presidents expand US territory
3. Trump is testing his power by insisting on something illogical and controversial
4. All of the above
1. Trump is not logical or well-informed
2. Trump thinks 'great' presidents expand US territory
3. Trump is testing his power by insisting on something illogical and controversial
4. All of the above
January 14, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Why is Trump pursuing an illogical takeover of Greenland?
1. Trump is not logical or well-informed
2. Trump thinks 'great' presidents expand US territory
3. Trump is testing his power by insisting on something illogical and controversial
4. All of the above
1. Trump is not logical or well-informed
2. Trump thinks 'great' presidents expand US territory
3. Trump is testing his power by insisting on something illogical and controversial
4. All of the above
Wow, the FOMC hasn't been this divided since Taylor Swift dropped her last album
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Wow, the FOMC hasn't been this divided since Taylor Swift dropped her last album
A spineless and acquiescent GOP-led Congress is certainly a problem.
But the bigger problem in America today is the radical Supreme Court, constructed over the past 35 years by ultra-conservatives who prioritize political ideology over democracy.
But the bigger problem in America today is the radical Supreme Court, constructed over the past 35 years by ultra-conservatives who prioritize political ideology over democracy.
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A spineless and acquiescent GOP-led Congress is certainly a problem.
But the bigger problem in America today is the radical Supreme Court, constructed over the past 35 years by ultra-conservatives who prioritize political ideology over democracy.
But the bigger problem in America today is the radical Supreme Court, constructed over the past 35 years by ultra-conservatives who prioritize political ideology over democracy.
According to America Wrapped, I was disappointed in my country 341 different ways this year
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
According to America Wrapped, I was disappointed in my country 341 different ways this year
My new fear is that Joyce Carol Oates will take any notice of me
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
My new fear is that Joyce Carol Oates will take any notice of me
Thanksgiving is a ways off, but in anticipation of the President-pardons-a-turkey tradition, the White House has already begun searching for a turkey that committed financial fraud
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thanksgiving is a ways off, but in anticipation of the President-pardons-a-turkey tradition, the White House has already begun searching for a turkey that committed financial fraud
Business idea: “PodCubed,” a podcast about the category of podcasts that are about podcasting. Seeking investors.
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Business idea: “PodCubed,” a podcast about the category of podcasts that are about podcasting. Seeking investors.
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History repeats itself first as tragedy, then as farce.
November 8, 2025 at 5:38 AM
History repeats itself first as tragedy, then as farce.
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heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
Live shot of Bill Ackman
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Live shot of Bill Ackman
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'New York at Night.' (c1912) Charles Hoffbauer's paintings of New York were inspired after seeing photographs of the city in a bookshop window on the Corso in Rome a year before this work was painted. He became an American citizen in 1939.
October 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
'New York at Night.' (c1912) Charles Hoffbauer's paintings of New York were inspired after seeing photographs of the city in a bookshop window on the Corso in Rome a year before this work was painted. He became an American citizen in 1939.
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A timeline cleanse. Two hummingbirds taking shelter from the rain inside a rose.
Good night Bluesky.🥰
Good night Bluesky.🥰
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM
A timeline cleanse. Two hummingbirds taking shelter from the rain inside a rose.
Good night Bluesky.🥰
Good night Bluesky.🥰
The Connecticut River, seen from South Hadley, MA
October 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Connecticut River, seen from South Hadley, MA
Positive news: New research from the Harvard Kennedy School found that the No Kings protests were likely “the most geographically widespread in US history”—reaching deep into Trump country.
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The Resistance Reaches into Trump Country – Ash Center
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October 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Positive news: New research from the Harvard Kennedy School found that the No Kings protests were likely “the most geographically widespread in US history”—reaching deep into Trump country.
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This is a terrific and wise interview with the leading firm designing magic tricks for film… and much more. Oh, and the interviewer is Steve Martin.
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Movies Come to This Place for Magic - Journal - Metrograph
The secret history of Deceptive Practices.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This is a terrific and wise interview with the leading firm designing magic tricks for film… and much more. Oh, and the interviewer is Steve Martin.
metrograph.com/magazine-1-d...
metrograph.com/magazine-1-d...
At least 40% chance Graham Platner's loss in the primary due to his Nazi tattoo leads him to complain about cancel culture, appear with Bari Weiss, and switch parties
October 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
At least 40% chance Graham Platner's loss in the primary due to his Nazi tattoo leads him to complain about cancel culture, appear with Bari Weiss, and switch parties
October 2025: OpenAI adds porn
January 2026: OpenAI adds porn and crypto trading
March 2026: OpenAI adds porn, crypto trading, sports betting and money laundering...
...but it still won't integrate two spreadsheets where one header says 'John Doe' and one says 'John DOE'
January 2026: OpenAI adds porn and crypto trading
March 2026: OpenAI adds porn, crypto trading, sports betting and money laundering...
...but it still won't integrate two spreadsheets where one header says 'John Doe' and one says 'John DOE'
October 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
October 2025: OpenAI adds porn
January 2026: OpenAI adds porn and crypto trading
March 2026: OpenAI adds porn, crypto trading, sports betting and money laundering...
...but it still won't integrate two spreadsheets where one header says 'John Doe' and one says 'John DOE'
January 2026: OpenAI adds porn and crypto trading
March 2026: OpenAI adds porn, crypto trading, sports betting and money laundering...
...but it still won't integrate two spreadsheets where one header says 'John Doe' and one says 'John DOE'
It'll take a few months for us to learn how DJT plans to personally profit from this. Silver dollar merch? Selling NFTs tied to these coins?
🇺🇸👀 US Treasury plans to issue a coin featuring Trump for America's 250th anniversary, - Fox News.
The US Treasury Department is considering issuing a new $1 coin featuring Donald Trump.
The US Treasury Department is considering issuing a new $1 coin featuring Donald Trump.
October 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It'll take a few months for us to learn how DJT plans to personally profit from this. Silver dollar merch? Selling NFTs tied to these coins?