Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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Trump Advisor Calls Rising Credit Card Debt “Good News” May 07, 2026

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Top Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett sparked backlash after praising soaring credit card spending as a sign of economic strength. Critics argue it’s not prosperity — it’s Americans going deeper into debt just to cover essentials like gas and food, while interest rates and balances keep climbing.

$920M Oil Bet Placed Before Iran Headline — Coincidence? May 07, 2026

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A massive $920 million crude oil short was placed just 70 minutes before reports surfaced that the U.S. and Iran were nearing a deal to end the conflict. The timing sparked major insider trading questions, with comparisons to Back to the Future’s Biff Tannen and classic Wall Street scandals. This commentary argues regulators can easily trace suspicious trades — but asks whether powerful insiders are simply untouchable.

America’s Debt Crisis Is the Black Knight Syndrome May 06, 2026

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Using the famous Monty Python “Black Knight” scene, Chris compares America’s exploding national debt to a slow-motion collapse everyone keeps ignoring. From shrinking buying power to trillion-dollar interest payments, it argues Washington is pretending everything is fine while the economic damage keeps piling up.

“Just Declare Victory and End It” — The Iran Debate Explained May 06, 2026

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A fiery breakdown of rising tensions with Iran, soaring oil fears, and America’s endless-war fatigue. The commentary questions media narratives, warns of the economic fallout from escalating conflict, and argues that the U.S. should take a deal, declare victory, and avoid another costly Middle East disaster.

Why I Got “Banned” From Mainstream TV May 06, 2026

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A longtime Wall Street commentator claims major networks stopped inviting him on because he refused to follow scripts, challenge-free narratives, and pre-approved talking points. Chris breaks down how TV producers vet guests, why mainstream media ratings are collapsing, and why independent voices like podcasts are replacing traditional cable news.

One Year Later… The Tariff Numbers Are In May 06, 2026

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