Several Asian economies including Taiwan Indonesia and India are reportedly facing dollar funding pressure linked to oil driven cash demand

Several countries across Asia are confirming they experienced major dollar funding losses last month amidst a cash crunch on surging demand for money to buy oil. Officials in Taiwan, Indonesia, India and in other places have had to scramble to contain the monetary pressure, causing several of them to expend significant reserves just to keep …

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Patient driven distrust linked to misinformation is shaping new blood donation preferences in the post covid system

Post-COVID-19 Blood Supply Challenges: Requests for Blood from Unvaccinated Donors The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to the US blood supply. Blood collection activities were significantly impacted, and donor participation decreased due to social distancing measures and cancellation of voluntary blood drives in response to stay-at-home orders issued by local, state, and federal governments, leading …

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Yield curves keep steepening globally, particularly driven by 30-year yields. Gold battles $3,450 wall, eyes $4,300

US 2s vs 30s gap widest since 2022. Yield curves keep steepening globally, particularly driven by 30-year yields. In the US, the gap between 2-year and 30-year bond yields has reached the widest since January 2022. pic.twitter.com/elg9pKFavG — Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) August 28, 2025 Japan's 30yr is now up almost 1ppt YTDUS 30yr +12bps pic.twitter.com/5rIOLSCFK8 …

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HOT! U.S. adds 147,000 jobs in June with unemployment at 4.1% driven by gains in state jobs and health care while federal payrolls shrink

Labor market stays warm signs of slowdown below the surface… BLS HOT HOT HOT!: Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in state government and health care. Federal government continued to… — Sold …

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Bannon blasts Netanyahu for staging urgency over Iran, says regime change push is a repeat of Iraq and driven by political survival

BANNON: My issue isn’t whether Iran has a nuke. My issue is that Netanyahu, for his own political dilemma, created a false sense of urgency. He pushed the salesman upsell—we have to have regime change. This is the Iraq War all over again. It’s phony and obvious. pic.twitter.com/D83jFgXBzs — Grace Chong, MBI (@gc22gc) June 21, …

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Bond rally driven by supply cuts not strength. If inflation picks up, global rate expectations shift, or deficits rise, yields can reverse quickly.

Japan just blinked. Late last night, Japan’s Ministry of Finance said they are considering cutting back on how many super long bonds they sell. On the surface, this may sound like a dry technical tweak, but make no mistake, it sent waves through global bond markets. Here is why this matters. Fewer bonds issued means …

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FOX Baltimore: “Exclusive footage captures a deadly car crash involving a stolen vehicle driven by juveniles, with three suspects

Exclusive footage captures a deadly car crash involving a stolen vehicle driven by juveniles, with three suspects still on the run. FOX45’s Vincent Hill has the latest details. Tune in at 10 P.M. https://t.co/FmzVCRkie3 pic.twitter.com/fuGl7n6wAu — FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) May 11, 2025 The Maryland governor was warned repeatedly about these juveniles being immediately released by …

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Goldman eyes $3,700 base $4,500 extreme gold run driven by fear and inflows. The U.S. Dollar is imploding in Asia.

Goldman Sachs is holding firm on its bullish GOLD outlook, with a base case of $3,700/oz by year-end and $4,000 by mid-2026. If a recession hits, they expect ETF inflows could push prices up to $3,880 by year-end. In extreme tail scenarios—like rising concern over Fed… — Wall St Engine (@wallstengine) May 5, 2025 All …

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Markets manipulated to create panic; selloff is politically driven, not economic

The selloff we’re seeing in the markets these past few days? It’s not Trump’s doing, it’s the negotiators at work. The attempt to manipulate sentiment and create market panic is palpable. Investors are being played by those behind the scenes who are using the market to force political pressure, all in an effort to extract …

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This is an oversold rally & not a data driven one – one of the worst UMich reports on record – stagflationista galore.

Despite a nearly 3% rise and a big green candle, sellers dominated, as shown by the delta. This is an oversold rally & not a data driven one – one of the worst UMich reports on record – stagflationista galore. Technicals were at COVID crash bad and now resetting. pic.twitter.com/5NNqBljqSs — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) March …

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The demand for uranium is reaching new heights, driven by the insatiable energy needs of AI giants like Amazon and Microsoft.

These tech behemoths are turning to nuclear fuel as the solution to power their data centers, a move that signals a major shift towards nuclear energy. With AI driving an exponential increase in electricity demand, nuclear power emerges as a stable, scalable source of energy, fueling a future where AI innovation and energy production are …

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We’re headed towards one of the largest bubble bursts in the history of this country. Trump warns of a 1929-style crisis.

Because while the economy looks solid, it's built on debt, inflation, and overvalued assets. Add in rising interest rates and global instability, and the conditions are ripe for a sharp correction, even in a seemingly strong market. — Rooted_In_Reality (@realonesknow87) December 30, 2024 Trump Just said we are heading to a 1929 scenario in the …

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The media has driven people crazy with TDS

The media has driven people crazy with TDS https://t.co/aJonNiIO49 — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) November 13, 2024 I REMEMBER WHEN HIGHER EDUCATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A CIVILIZING INFLUENCE: Loyola student calls Trump-supporting peer a ‘Nazi,’ seems to call for violent assaults against him.

Fake News on the Economy Is Driven by Fake Money

by Stefan Gleason The mainstream financial media is hailing Friday’s surprise “blowout” jobs report. According to the Labor Department, employers added 254,000 jobs in September, much more than had been forecasted. President Joe Biden joined Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in taking a victory lap for the supposedly strong economy. Among those unimpressed by the …

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Bitcoin’s current valuation appears inflated, driven by ETF and halving anticipation, but facing realities of shifting market dynamics.

Amidst the fervor surrounding Bitcoin’s price surge, fueled by expectations surrounding ETFs and halving events, critical analysis suggests that the current valuation may be detached from underlying fundamentals. As speculation outpaces historical patterns, concerns arise regarding the sustainability of this momentum, especially in light of emerging factors such as liquidity dynamics and inflationary pressures. With …

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Costco sees surging gold sales, estimated at $100-200 million monthly, driven by aggressive pricing and customer trust.

Last December, wholesale retailer Costco announced that they had sold over $100 million worth of gold in Q3 2023. Now, Wells Fargo estimates that Costco “may now be running at” $100 million to $200 million per month in gold sales. “Our work suggests there has been significant interest given COST’s aggressive pricing and high level …

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Corporate power struggle driven by Disney going woke.

It’s official: Disney shareholders shot down activist investor Nelson Peltz’s effort to win seats on the Mouse House’s board of directors. Investors voted to reelect all 12 of the company-backed board members, including CEO Bob Iger, ending the most expensive corporate proxy fight in history. The voting results for Disney board candidates were announced Wednesday …

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A vehicle has driven through an emergency room in Austin, Texas, mass casualties.

A vehicle has driven through an emergency room at a medical center, with multiple injuries reported 📌#Austin | #Texas Currently, numerous law enforcement and other emergency personnel are on the scene in Austin, Texas, after a vehicle had driven through inside the emergency room at the St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. EMS officials estimate …

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Do You Really Think Corporations Are Driven By Profit-Making?

by Chris Black This is the feminist director of the next Star Wars film saying that her goal is to “make men uncomfortable”: Here’s the feminist director of the next Star Wars film saying that her goal is to “make men uncomfortable.” This movie is destined to be Disney’s biggest flop yet. pic.twitter.com/KaihbiA7Oj — Matt …

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Liz Cheney’s defeat reveals an uneasy alliance between liberals and controversial factions, driven by anti-Trump sentiments.

Liz Cheney’s resounding loss, initially elected due to her lineage, contrasts sharply with media portrayal. The fervor stems from her anti-Trump stance, revealing an uneasy alliance between liberals and controversial factions like the US Security State, neocons, the Cheney family, and the Lincoln Project. The push against Trump seems to have fostered unexpected alliances, raising …

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Is recent gold rally driven by central banks?

Some people questioned in their replies that investors are dumping gold. Well, what about learning reading charts? pic.twitter.com/1ggz0BPlBh — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) December 3, 2023 Just one thing matters: in November, central banks added $350BN in liquidity, the third largest increase since March pic.twitter.com/xjThXLOQam — zerohedge (@zerohedge) December 4, 2023 🥇#Gold has broken from …

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Suicides in U.S. hit historic high in 2022, driven by increase among older adults

It must be hard for older people to watch the country they once loved deteriorating economically and socially. Political polarization contributes to feeling of despair and turns people away from each other rather than towards. The pandemic also really isolated people and increased depression in people. via YAHOO: Rising rates of suicide among older adults …

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A potential monthly close at an all-time high in gold marks a pivotal moment, driven by central banks and traditional portfolios

The current moment is crucial for the precious metals industry, and a monthly close at an all-time high could signal the start of a new secular move in gold. This potential shift is anticipated to be driven by central banks, which still hold 80% of sovereign debt relative to their balance sheet assets, and traditional …

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Soaring inflation, reaching 5% annually, has driven prices up by 17% since President Joe Biden took office, resulting in an average American family’s wealth diminishing by $7,300

New inflation numbers are running hot, at 5% on an annual basis. That means prices are up 17% since Joe Biden was installed, making the average American family $7,300 poorer. And analysts are predicting high inflation for years to come. Toss in Biden's green agenda and… https://t.co/qXMifIUTYb — FXHedge (@Fxhedgers) October 20, 2023 $XAU Gold …

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Most people are broke and they can’t borrow… US household debt reached a record $17.1 trillion despite of rising credit rejections, driven by a desire to combat inflation.

Despite credit rejections rising, debt levels are skyrocketing. Total US household debt just hit a record $17.1 trillion and is expected to rise again this quarter. People are using debt to "fight" inflation. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) September 11, 2023 At a time when …

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Nvidia reports 88% jump in revenue and tops estimates, driven by demand for AI chips

Nvidia reports 88% jump in revenue and tops estimates, driven by demand for AI chips https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/23/nvidia-nvda-earnings-report-q2-2024.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard Nvidia reported second-quarter earnings that beat elevated expectations for earnings and revenue, and provided guidance for the current quarter that was significantly higher than expected. Shares rose 9% in extended trading. Earnings: $2.70 a share, adjusted, versus $2.09 per share …

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