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Michael Burry Warns: Fragile Banking Amid Falling Trade Deficit

12/15/2025

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Investor Michael Burry warned the U.S. banking system is fragile due to the Fed's Treasury bill purchases.
The U.S. trade deficit fell to $52.8 billion, the lowest since June 2020, linked to tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Federal Reserve reappointed all regional Reserve Bank presidents to shield itself from political influence.
Economist Justin Wolfers criticized Trump's rhetoric on rising prices as unrealistic.

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Investor Michael Burry warned the U.S. banking system is fragile due to the Fed's Treasury bill purchases.
The U.S. trade deficit fell to $52.8 billion, the lowest since June 2020, linked to tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Federal Reserve reappointed all regional Reserve Bank presidents to shield itself from political influence.
Economist Justin Wolfers criticized Trump's rhetoric on rising prices as unrealistic.