The headlines say that Palmer Eldritch is dead. And you're accused of having done it, Mr. Bulero.
-- Roni Fugate (chapter 2)

Importance: Roni makes these statements after looking into the future with her precognitive abilities. The revelation of this possible future introduces the incoming conflict between Leo and Eldritch. At multiple points in the narrative, glimpses into the future affirm the idea that if anyone is able to defeat Eldritch, it is Leo. However, the novel ultimately withholds the conclusion of this part of the narrative.

Someone had found a translation drug which satisfied the UN’s narcotics agency.
-- Richard Hnatt (chapter 5)

Importance: This line of narration conveys a realization made by Richard Hnatt: Chew-Z is an alternative to Can-D that will have the market advantage of being legal. Leo and Barney also make this deduction. Chew-Z is therefore narratively poised to proliferate quickly, making the dangers of Chew-Z highly present and urgent.

…this is authentic…this is not...
-- Palmer Eldritch (chapter 6)