Moby Richard
@moby-richard.bsky.social
I am a white whale following the news from the bottom of the Pacific. Tracking quantifiable effects of the Trump administration. I believe in free trade and saving the whales.
Bitcoin crashes through 80k to new lows since October peak. Almost to “Liberation Day” lows and to Saylor’s 76k avg entry on MSTR’s massive holdings
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Bitcoin crashes through 80k to new lows since October peak. Almost to “Liberation Day” lows and to Saylor’s 76k avg entry on MSTR’s massive holdings
Almost 600 measles cases already in 2026
January 30, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Almost 600 measles cases already in 2026
Wholesale eggs have bounced off that ridiculous low back to longterm avg. Some big bird flu cases being reported but still much less than last winter
January 30, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Wholesale eggs have bounced off that ridiculous low back to longterm avg. Some big bird flu cases being reported but still much less than last winter
New low of 39 flat for Trump’s approval rating in the FiftyPlusOne avg
January 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM
New low of 39 flat for Trump’s approval rating in the FiftyPlusOne avg
Crypto crashing again. Bitcoin under $85k
January 30, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Crypto crashing again. Bitcoin under $85k
Tesla sales in Europe down 38% (!) so far this year, compared to a 2025 which was already down from before
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January 29, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Tesla sales in Europe down 38% (!) so far this year, compared to a 2025 which was already down from before
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Bad times for the US dollar
January 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Bad times for the US dollar
And I think that’s a new low for FiftyPlusOne’s avg
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 AM
And I think that’s a new low for FiftyPlusOne’s avg
Trump’s approval rating has re-tied its record low in Nate’s average
January 27, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Trump’s approval rating has re-tied its record low in Nate’s average
Already 400 measles cases in US in 2026, which is already the 4th-worst year since 2000. Spreading even faster than last year.
January 23, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Already 400 measles cases in US in 2026, which is already the 4th-worst year since 2000. Spreading even faster than last year.
January 23, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Stocks drop 2% and give up gains for the year.
Bitcoin back under 90k.
Treasury bonds up.
This is what will constrain him.
Bitcoin back under 90k.
Treasury bonds up.
This is what will constrain him.
January 20, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Stocks drop 2% and give up gains for the year.
Bitcoin back under 90k.
Treasury bonds up.
This is what will constrain him.
Bitcoin back under 90k.
Treasury bonds up.
This is what will constrain him.
Hotel occupancy was down last week
January 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Hotel occupancy was down last week
AI bubble watch: searches for ChatGPT peaked in September
January 15, 2026 at 1:41 AM
AI bubble watch: searches for ChatGPT peaked in September
With 171 cases, US *already* has more in 2026 than 18 of the 25 years since 2000
January 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
With 171 cases, US *already* has more in 2026 than 18 of the 25 years since 2000
Strong start to the year for Team Measles
January 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Strong start to the year for Team Measles
Norway was the only EU country Tesla didn’t drop in 2025 due to an EV tax break that has now expired
So far in 2026 BYD has sold 135 and Tesla has sold….. 8
So far in 2026 BYD has sold 135 and Tesla has sold….. 8
January 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Norway was the only EU country Tesla didn’t drop in 2025 due to an EV tax break that has now expired
So far in 2026 BYD has sold 135 and Tesla has sold….. 8
So far in 2026 BYD has sold 135 and Tesla has sold….. 8
Ok egg prices are just getting ridiculous now
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Ok egg prices are just getting ridiculous now
MSTR closes out the year with a new low, down 50%, as Bitcoin finishes the year in red.
January 1, 2026 at 12:28 AM
MSTR closes out the year with a new low, down 50%, as Bitcoin finishes the year in red.
Restock overreaction? Egg prices drop to levels not seen in five years
December 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Restock overreaction? Egg prices drop to levels not seen in five years
US measles cases cross 2,000 for the year, highest in decades, as latest outbreak accelerates
December 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
US measles cases cross 2,000 for the year, highest in decades, as latest outbreak accelerates
MAGA is crediting deportations for 4 months of declining rents, but the source shows a seasonal pattern - rent declines for 4 months every fall
(ApartmentList.com)
(ApartmentList.com)
December 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
MAGA is crediting deportations for 4 months of declining rents, but the source shows a seasonal pattern - rent declines for 4 months every fall
(ApartmentList.com)
(ApartmentList.com)
Used car prices coming down from highs earlier this year
December 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Used car prices coming down from highs earlier this year
Trump stock DJT pushing back near new lows
December 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Trump stock DJT pushing back near new lows
Wholesale egg prices declining again. Bird flu season not severe enough to constrain supply
December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Wholesale egg prices declining again. Bird flu season not severe enough to constrain supply