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As gold rebounds past $4,000, the lone bearish forecast quickly collapses under its own logic. Meanwhile, silver gains new strategic importance on Washington’s “critical minerals” list. Here’s why gold and silver are poised to shine even brighter… By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals and the …
There was major news from China in the AI race this week: 1. Huawei introduced a new AI chip to compete with Nvidia. 2. The Chinese government instructed Chinese companies to stop buying certain Nvidia AI chips. Taken together, the message is clear: China is not desperate for our chips. It is producing its own, …
by Mike Shedlock Daniel Lacalle says the US has the advantage and talks should be easy. Fast Track Talk Background Last week Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs on the EU starting June. On Sunday evening, Trump rolled back until July 9, a 50 percent tariff after a request from European Commission President Ursula von der …
Trump- Not looking for deal with EU, we wont be taken advantage of. — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) May 23, 2025 BREAKING: President Trump comments on the new EU tariffs and says "I'm not looking for a deal, it's set at 50%." Trump says "they'll just built plants in the US." — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May …
Yup. Here is the government is picking winners and losers again. We should all be treated the same. And don’t forget we all end up paying for their “no tax on tips” via taxes and higher interest rates. So you essentially get screwed twice unless you’re a bartender https://t.co/SKquBPl7Zq — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) May 14, …
Chinese researchers have found an innovative way to use SpaceX Starlink satellite constellations to detect aircraft, like stealth fighters, passively. According to Chinese media, this was achieved by effectively detecting the “shadow” of an object between the detector and the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the satellites. The team behind the discovery reportedly used a DJI …
In response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced rate cuts, Adam Brandon, FreedomWorks president, commented: “Yesterday, the Biden administration continued their attacks on the private sector option for seniors on Medicare, Medicare Advantage. This is the second cut in two years. This latest round of cuts will cost seniors an extra $33 per …
Wow, too bad she was greedy and got caught. If she would have kept her mouth shut about the glitch, she could have had free gas for life. She told others about it, that is how she got caught. via wifr: A Nebraska woman was arrested after allegedly using a pump glitch to get over …
Map of 2024 based on CNN projections Obviously take this with a grain of salt, but if this is indicative of reality and holds until November, this year will be interesting pic.twitter.com/IEsIGTaVrX — Jesse Hughes ✝️🇺🇸 (@JesseHughes) January 6, 2024 CNN has come out with its first electoral map of the campaign season and the …
Dems want many new imported Dems (after amnesty). But even without amnesty Dems are using illegal aliens as pawns for re-drawing congressional districts for additional Dem congressional representatives in the House. Obama (who is Biden’s puppetmaster) said he would “fundamentally transform America.” Patriot Thomas Massey has proposed a constitutional amendment to clearly exclude illegal aliens. …
While premiums and benefits have improved for beneficiaries, the financial mechanisms behind these plans raise concerns. Medicare Advantage companies, funded by the federal government, are incentivized to manage policyholders’ risks, potentially leading to overspending and profit-driven practices. The push for Advantage plans during open enrollment is linked to commission structures favoring brokers, contributing to a …
Poor baby. I paid my student loans, you pay yours. I’m not inclined to pay mine and then pay your too. h/t Mitchisboss