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Russia has proposed that BRICS member countries create their own precious metals exchange in a move that could upend the long-established international pricing mechanisms for gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals. The news comes on the heels of Wednesday’s declaration adopted by the leaders of the BRICS countries supporting an increase in the exchange …
Russia, currently holding the chairmanship of the BRICS group, has proposed the creation of an alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This move is aimed at countering political pressure from Western nations and establishing a financial system that better serves the interests of BRICS countries. The BRICS group, initially composed of Brazil, Russia, India, …
With savings rates at near-record lows, you have the perfect storm. ⛈️ https://t.co/3h3h5vXzaP pic.twitter.com/ng2y457iqa — The Great Martis (@great_martis) October 8, 2024 They’ve maxed out their balances. There’s no more pretend money to spend. Credit Card Spending Tanked in August; The American Consumer Tapped Out? How close are Americans to hitting their credit card limits? …
🇸🇦 🇺🇸 Saudi Arabia's 50-year-old petrodollar agreement with the United States has expired, with no new agreement in place. Saudi Arabia will now sell oil in multiple currencies, including the Chinese RMB, Euros, Yen, and Yuan, instead of exclusively in US dollars. pic.twitter.com/MxdUn8t2ZP — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) June 12, 2024 Saudi Arabia’s minister of industry …
by Michael The UN wants much more control over global affairs, and “the Pact for the Future” which is scheduled to be adopted during “the Summit of the Future” that will be held on September 22nd and 23rd will go a long way toward making that a reality. But even though “the Summit of the …
NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he would establish a government efficiency commission headed by billionaire supporter Elon Musk if he wins the Nov. 5 election, during a wide-ranging speech in which he laid out his economic vision for the country. Speaking at the New York Economic …
Remember Kamala Harris demanded Twitter suspend Trump (they did once she took power). pic.twitter.com/pyqCYwtSgM — @amuse (@amuse) August 30, 2024 https://twitter.com/MarieIsabellaB/status/1829482400671314162
In the U.S., only two companies are permitted to manufacture specialized formulas that meet the very specific needs of premature newborn babies. According to the Wall Street Journal, “These formulas are administered by doctors in the neonatal intensive care units because breast milk alone often doesn’t contain sufficient nutrients to sustain infants with low birth …
by Hairy-Store-8489 2000s there were so many search engines but who won: Google. Why did they win they secured a deal to make Google a default on Apple devices. Apple didn’t spend building and marketing their search engine, they instead made billions from the real estate in everyone’s pockets. I think they should repeat this, …
Democratic lawmakers came to an agreement Friday to reduce the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit by $17.3 billion through a combination of spending cuts, delays and deferrals, a deal reached behind closed doors Republican lawmakers quickly labeled as “gimmicky.” “This most recent deal that he’s touting is all reliant on budget gimmicks, cause shifts and deferrals, which, …
via Mike Shedlock California Progressives seek a right ‘Right to Disconnect’ from corporate communications during nonworking hours. Right to Disconnect Please note that a California proposal would guarantee a Legal Right to Disconnect. The Assembly bill would grant employees a legal right to ignore an employer’s communications during “nonworking hours” except for emergencies or work scheduling. …
via Mike Shedlock: Let’s discuss the latest BRICS silliness starting with the definition of BRICS. BRICS++ Economic Trading Block The term BRIC stand for Brazil, Russia, India, and China, a group of countries that have little in common other than seeing an alternative to the US dollar for international trade. The group added an “S” for …
By Martin Armstrong COMMENT: It is apparent that you are advising Argentinian President Javier Milei on economic theories. You said at the WEC that we would eventually see local currencies. If you are not informing him directly, they attended the WEC. He even warned about irresponsible provinces resulting in inflation. That is what you explained. DA …
Breaking: Friends of Israel (Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Jordan) opened a new passage to deliver goods to Israel, replacing the Red Sea. 🚨🇮🇱 Breaking: Friends of Israel (Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Jordan) opened a new passage to deliver goods to Israel, replacing the Red Sea.🥰 pic.twitter.com/QKBgvfMDRC — Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) December 16, 2023 …
MIAMI – Parents from one Southwest Miami-Dade school are outraged after artificial intelligence technology was used to put their daughters’ faces on naked bodies. Two boys are suspended at Pinecrest Cove Preparatory Academy, accused of creating nude photos of classmates using artificial intelligence. “Even just my little girl alone, you know like much of the rest of the …
Bloomberg: Azerbaijan Warns of War Risks From Weapons Supply to Armenia Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday warned France and India against providing Armenia with weapons he deems a threat, saying such supplies could trigger a new war in the region. Azerbaijan “will have to react to protect its people” should Armenia start receiving “serious …
by TonyLiberty “Job security” is an illusion created by corporations — A company’s only concern is how much money the company can make. Companies are not “families”, they’re businesses, and their goal is to make as much money as possible. If they can make more money by laying you off, they will. One of the …
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This is a big deal…. pic.twitter.com/nfNGEacof3 — Lara Logan (@laralogan) October 6, 2023 h/t Fairly F**ked
The top 1% was linked to more than of 17% of emissions, despite many celebrities and pols posing as loud voices against fossil fuels. New research published in PLOS Climate this week found that, of greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted in the United States, 40% of it comes from the 10% of richest households in the …
Russia just accused the ruling families of the DNC and Big Pharma of creating covid in Ukraine, and using it to take over the world. “Thus, as in 2019, the US has begun preparing for a new pandemic by searching for virus mutations. We do not rule out that the United States will use of …
Standing in what appears to be a modern newsroom, the business correspondent breaks down the earnings report from Disney, highlights subscriber growth at its streaming services, and revenue at its theme parks. Rattling off stats and figures as images of Mickey Mouse and Disney+ fill the screen, a user might not think twice about the …
Former Fox News (FOXA.O) host Tucker Carlson and former White House adviser Neil Patel are looking to raise funds to start a new media company that could potentially be anchored on Twitter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. BREAKING: Tucker Carlson to create a new media company, Wall Street Journal reports https://t.co/dzpCkKdDXu — Overton …
by Michael I am about to share something with you that is truly remarkable. The paths of three eclipses will combine to form a giant “Aleph” over America, and hardly anyone knows about this. Of course the Aleph is the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet. The second letter in the Hebrew alphabet is Bet. …
Clever way to dance around the rules Stoltenberg: We will create a NATO-Ukraine council, expecting Ukraine to eventually become a member of the alliance The council will become "a crisis management and decision-making platform". “ All its participants will speak on an equal footing and share common problems ,”… pic.twitter.com/k9RYR6ChHX — Sprinter Press (@SprinterPress) July …
by Dismal-Jellyfish Source: https://www.sec.gov/news/speech/gensler-prepared-remarks-iac-06222023 Highlights: The use of predictive data analytics, however, also can lead to potential conflicts. Conflicts may arise to the extent that advisers or brokers are optimizing for their own interests as well as others. I have asked the staff to make recommendations to the Commission for potential rulemaking on these matters, …
“The larger the US balance of payments deficit is, the more it spends militarily and politically around the world, the more foreign central banks end up financing the domestic budget deficit so that the US Treasury doesn’t have to borrow from US investors – it doesn’t have to create money itself… Well, that means that …
OH BOY! The possibilities are now endless!!! In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created synthetic human embryos from stem cells, without using sperm or eggs. The advance was described by Prof. Magdalena Żernicka-Goetz, of the University of Cambridge and the California Institute of Technology, during an address at the annual meeting of the International Society …
