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Gold has officially overtaken Treasury securities (US government debt) as the top asset held by global central banks, according to a report by the European Central Bank (ECB). Ben Norton explains how dedollarization is continuing, gradually and steadily. The U.S. …
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — The Big Ten has won the past three national titles in football and is 4-0 against the SEC over the past three seasons in head-to-head College Football Playoff matchups, but SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Wednesday …
2026 will be the year when US dollar dilution—the quiet erosion of its global dominance as countries trade and pay in alternatives—starts to build momentum. The more Washington uses the dollar as a weapon, the more the world builds ways …
European Central Bank chief Lagarde argues that the EU has a rare chance to challenge US dollar dominance. In a speech at European Parliament yesterday she urged to speed up Draghi’s reforms and complete the single market. Further integration would …
Here’s what it comes down to. The Murdochs and Trump’s people are moving in to own TikTok. Elon Musk already has Twitter. Zuckerberg does whatever helps him the most, no matter who is in charge. Bari Weiss is lined up …
China’s dedollarization efforts have grown much faster than anticipated. The dollar is still dominant today – but fading faster than many realize. Here’s what that means for the prices we pay every day… By Peter Reagan During the Cold War, …
Apparently diversification is just owning more of the same thing. It's official: The top 10% largest US stocks now reflect a record 76% of the US equity market. This has officially surpassed the previous record set before the Great Depression …
GOOGLE $GOOGL IS NOW PROCESSING 634 TRILLION A.I. INFERENCE TOKENS. THIS IS UP AROUND 9X FROM JUST 3 QUARTERS AGO. GOOGLE LEADING THE A.I. REVOLUTION!! pic.twitter.com/fscy0G2TlO — Just a Dude Who Invests (@DudeWhoInvests) June 28, 2025 Google AI inference tokens …
Japan is at the heart of the global rise in long-term yields. To be honest, I'm surprised the rise has been allowed to be as rapid as it has. At 240% debt to GDP, Japan really can't allow long-term yields …
Trump is already winning his trade war with China. “Behind the global economic chaos provoked by president Trump’s tariff tsunami, there are growing indications of a strategic purpose. It is now conceivable that plunging into, and then retreating from, a …
Let's break down what just happened: • X is valued at $33 billion• xAI is valued at $80 billion• Deal excludes $12 billion in X's debt The final transaction is an all-stock deal. But here's what's most surprising: pic.twitter.com/5HpcxJ14Cv — …
Gen Z Is The Most Conservative Generation In Decades Because They’re A Victim Of The Left’s Failures. Obama was elected president in 2008 and served for eight years of their lives. The Obama administration was the furthest left in American …
China’s tech sector is quietly building its own solutions to one of its biggest challenges, replacing the advanced chipmaking tools that it currently sources from U.S. and European companies. SiCarrier Technologies, a Chinese chip equipment firm closely linked to Huawei, …
China is playing the long game, and America is still fumbling. The release of Ernie X1 and Ernie 4.5 by Baidu is a stark reminder that Beijing isn’t just competing; it’s coming for the crown. These are not mere innovations—they’re …
by Michael At this moment, we are witnessing an epic struggle for dominance between the United States and China. A technological arms race is raging, and the Chinese are beginning to pull ahead. I realize that this may be difficult for …
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI upstart that dethroned ChatGPT as the most-downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store, has temporarily closed registrations, citing “large-scale malicious attacks” on its services. For now, access is restricted to Chinese customers, raising eyebrows and speculation. …
Amazon, $AMZN, next year will control nearly a quarter of US search ad dollars — a figure that will grow to 27% in 2026, per eMarketer. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) October 18, 2024
Nvidia NVDA 2.43% looked set to pare back some of its recent losses on Monday, but analysts at Citi are warning that the artificial-intelligence-fueled winning streak that powered the chip maker to a trillion-dollar valuation is coming to an end. …
"We are one bad payroll away from cracking monopolistic/oligopolistic dominance." – BofA Hartnett pic.twitter.com/VEx0g30OgC — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) July 27, 2024 US Consumers Are Increasingly ‘Tapped Out’ Credit Card Delinquencies Reach Grim Milestone As Inflation Continues To Crush Americans Credit …
🚨 Godfather of MMT is now conceding to fiscal dominance ⚠️ It's hilarious bc Modern Monetary Theory says gov borrowing and spending has no negative effects. BUT now that rates are higher and gov has to borrow to pay UST …
The global economy stands at a crossroads as the dominance of the US dollar faces existential threats due to unsustainable trade imbalances and rising debt. Renowned economists warn of an inevitable and disruptive adjustment, prompting crucial questions about the direction …
The rise of drone technology, particularly in the hands of China’s DJI, signifies a seismic shift in the landscape of modern warfare. With DJI manufacturing more small drones than every other company combined, it’s clear that China is positioning itself …
Private Home Ownership Is At EXTREME RISK In America New Reports Show Economists Have Been Lying To All Of Us About The Rate Financial Firms Have Been Buying Up Single Family Homes They said only 18-23% of homes were being …
View post on imgur.com The US could soon surpass China as the world leader in rare earth minerals after more than 2.34 billion metric tons were discovered in Wyoming. American Rare Earths Inc announced that the reserves near Wheatland …
Amid an acute housing shortage, soaring prices, and sky-high rents, a groundbreaking 28% of single-family homes in the United States were snapped up by investors in 2022. The surge in investment has led to growing concerns about affordability, prompting the …
As Thanksgiving approaches, the financial markets reflect a robust performance, with the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) marking an 8.8% increase for the month and a remarkable 20.3% gain for the year. The Nasdaq 100 ($QQQ) outshines, boasting an impressive 47.1% …
BRICS gains increased significance in the global commodities landscape as they collectively contribute to 42% of global oil production, 68% of global coal production, and 38% of global natural gas production. In 2024, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) …
Central banks are stuck, and the way governments handle money is causing trouble. Many people who suggest where to invest don’t have much gold in their plans right now. But, history shows that big money sources are starting to change …
by Michael Is the global dominance of the U.S. dollar in danger? In recent weeks, there has been lots of speculation about the introduction of a new BRICS currency that would be backed by gold. In this article, my goal …
