Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski

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Chris skewers Donald Trump’s conflicting tweets about the stock market, highlighting a January 2024 tweet claiming credit for market gains due to strong polls, versus an April 2025 tweet blaming Biden for a historic market swoon despite Trump’s presidency. Markowski calls out the absurdity, mocking Fox and Newsmax for bending over backwards to defend Trump. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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Chris tackles the collapsing U.S. birth rate, echoing Elon Musk’s warnings and linking it to skyrocketing costs of living—housing, childcare (30.7% of income in Massachusetts), and education. He dismisses Trump’s “baby bonus” as a gimmick, arguing only lower costs via less government interference (e.g., student loans, property taxes) can reverse the trend. Markowski ties this to his Q1 GDP contraction (0.3% drop, tariff-drive...

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Chris addresses the sharp decline in U.S. tourism, citing a nearly 10% year-over-year drop in international visitors. He notes Canadians and Mexicans are opting for destinations like Mexico, while Europe sees significant declines, and Asia barely holds steady. Key hotspots like Las Vegas and Miami struggle, with easy restaurant reservations signaling trouble. Markowski ties this to Trump’s tariffs and policies, echoing his Q1 GDP cont...

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Chris rips Fox Business host Charles Payne for attacking Amazon’s reported plan to display tariff costs, accusing him of abandoning capitalism for Trump loyalty. Markowski defends Amazon’s transparency, mocks Payne’s “commie” rhetoric on Jeff Bezos’ wealth, and warns of tariff-driven economic damage, citing port standstills and UAW propaganda. He ties this to his Q1 GDP contraction analysis (0.3% drop, 41.3% import surge), predicting recession risks. www.wat...

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Chris dissects the U.S. economy’s 0.3% Q1 2025 GDP contraction, driven by a 41.3% import surge to dodge Trump’s tariffs. He predicts a technical recession if Q2 growth falters, citing weak job growth (62,000 jobs, per ADP) and business paralysis. Markowski notes tempered signals from Navarro and Lutnick, hinting at tariff walkbacks, but warns of volatility and inflation (3.5% core PCE) complicating Fed rate cuts. He urges truth...

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Chris breaks down how government interference and real estate lobbying have completely distorted the insurance market, turning it into welfare for the wealthy. From California’s wildfire chaos to Florida’s coastal real estate bubble, Chris explains why pricing risk properly matters — and why taxpayers should never be forced to subsidize million-dollar homes in disaster-prone areas. If you can’t afford the real cost of living som...

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Chris breaks down Europe's latest energy disaster, where reliance on renewables led to widespread blackouts across Spain, Portugal, France, and Greece. He skewers the "atmospheric anomaly" excuse, exposes Germany's failed green energy investments, and warns why America must learn from Europe's mistakes by ramping up real power production — fast. Nuclear, gas, and common sense must lead the way if the U.S. wants to stay comp...

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Chris dives into the absurdity of today's political climate where telling the truth is treated as a hostile act. He dissects Amazon’s tariff controversy, blasts the confusion surrounding auto tariffs, and critiques the tangled mess of U.S. trade policies. From hidden taxes to retroactive reimbursements, Chris explains why complexity is killing business—and why real economic revival requires simplicity, deregulation, and honesty. www.watchd...

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Chris answers listener mail about his recent critiques of Trump's first 100 days, clarifying that while he supports many of Trump's goals—like securing the border and avoiding new wars—he warns that tariffs are hurting small businesses, farmers, and the broader economy. He debunks the idea that tariffs can replace income taxes, explains why political capital matters, and urges a smarter, more strategic approach to restor...

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Chris sounds the alarm on hidden import taxes now hitting online shoppers. Citing personal examples from popular sites like Shein and Temu, he warns that consumers are getting blindsided by hefty import charges tacked on after checkout. A $63 order can balloon to nearly $150 once the fees hit. Markowski urges everyone to double-check their online orders—especially when buying from overseas—to avoid getting whacked at the las...