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Japan holds firm in trade standoff while Trump delays tariffs after pushback and Tokyo refuses auto concessions

Japan is not blinking. Trade talks with the United States have dragged into July with no deal in sight, and Tokyo is holding its line. President Trump has labeled the Japanese “the spoiled ones,” frustrated by their refusal to concede on rice imports and auto tariffs. The original July 9 deadline for new tariffs has …

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China’s bottom half holds twice the wealth of America’s. Denmark’s lower-income population holds four times more.

It is literally 4x in the case of Denmark, thank god for the labor movement pic.twitter.com/MDagjTdBK5 — Henry (@HeSBK) June 10, 2025 China’s wealth distribution is shifting, and the numbers tell a story that few expected. The bottom half of China’s population now holds twice as much wealth as the bottom half of Americans. Denmark’s …

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Japan’s debt market faces a turning point. BOJ holds 52% of government bonds while Finance Minister Kato pushes for domestic ownership. Will investors step in?

Japan’s debt crisis is growing. The Bank of Japan now holds 52% of its government bonds, a massive stake that has reshaped the financial system. This isn’t just policy—it’s a structural shift that has squeezed private investors out of the market, creating risks for long-term stability. Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato is now pushing for greater …

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Insured deposits hit $10.5 trillion, FDIC fund holds only $140.9 billion, a penny of coverage per dollar insured

Total Insured Deposits: $10.5 TRILLIONFDIC Insurance Fund: $140.9 BILLION That’s just over a PENNY for every DOLLAR they "insure." Yields are rising, bank losses are growing, and what comes next could be much worse. Don’t assume "your money" is safe. pic.twitter.com/jbj4Jj4A9K — Taylor Kenney (@taylorkenneyitm) May 30, 2025

Bearish bounce fools traders again, 200-day wall holds strong, put-call ratio spikes to 1.61 on $SPY options, traders brace for sudden 2% plunge risk…

The market we have now is a bearish phase within a secular uptrend. A sustained uptrend typically doesn’t return until the event that triggered the downturn becomes irrelevant. However, if that event is about to be resolved, the market can skyrocket, breaking above the 200-day… — optionGeek (@StockShark16) April 15, 2025 $SPY options open interest …

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House holds hearing on right to self defense.

The U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, under the leadership of Chairman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), held a committee hearing focused on the right of law-abiding Americans to protect themselves. It’s a critical moment for Second Amendment rights as President Donald Trump campaigned on restoring community safety and vowing to protect the Constitutional rights …

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Gold in euros holds firm at €2,600 support, setting stage for a potential surge. China’s gold accounts could drive further accumulation in global markets.

The rally in $GOLD is unstoppable and has initiated the next surge, which may drive prices toward the $3,000 zone. The double bottom formation indicates positive momentum, which is likely to push prices higher. pic.twitter.com/2h3SWRHfYA — Gold Predictors (@GoldPredictors) January 22, 2025 With the new China banks’ #Gold accumulate product (Gold accounts at Chinese banks …

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Fed’s Favorite Inflation Indicator Holds At 7-Month High

The Fed’s favorite (until it starts rising) inflation indicator – Core PCE – printed cooler than expected for November (+0.1% MoM vs +0.2% MoM exp) which held it steady at +2.8% YoY (below the expected 2.9%) – tied for the highest since April… Source: Bloomberg However, Headline PCE rose to +2.4% from +2.3% – its …

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REPORT: State Department Holds “Cry Session” Following Trump’s Dominant Election Victory

‘Managing Stress During Change’: Biden-Harris State Department Holds Therapy Session After Trump Win The Biden-Harris State Department organized an in-house therapy session for employees early Friday following Donald Trump’s election victory, four sources with knowledge of the meeting told the Washington Free Beacon. “Managing stress during change,” read an internal State Department email sent across the …

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US National Security Advisor Holds Rare Meeting With Senior Military Official in China

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday met with a senior Chinese military official in a bid to manage tensions brewing between China and U.S. treaty allies in the region. Sullivan met with General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), which is China’s top military body helmed by the Chinese …

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Putin Holds Emergency Address. Reveals Plan on Stopping Ukrainian Invasion into Russia

🚨🚨Putin has just held an emergency address to the Russian nation🚨🚨 He revealed his plan on how the Russian military will stop the Ukrainian incursion across its borders. pic.twitter.com/xlia9AY96I — Bricktop_NAFO (@Bricktop_NAFO) August 17, 2024 Ukraine Destroys Key Bridge In Kursk Region Using US-Supplied HIMARS https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ukraine-destroys-key-bridge-kursk-region-using-us-supplied-himars Kursk, day 12 BREAKING ‼️ KORENEVO UNDER UKRAINIAN CONTROL …

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